Senior Director - CF UK Restructuring

FTI Consulting LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing and wellness programs

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

FTI Consulting LLP is seeking a senior finance advisory professional to lead CFO-focused engagements, deliver strategic financial analyses, and drive business development across corporate finance and restructuring. You will manage client workstreams, mentor junior teams and contribute to thought leadership.

A strong background in ACCA/ACA/CIMA and advanced finance degrees is preferred, with extensive Excel modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in financial/ accounting consulting or FP&A leadership.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable recommendations.
• Experience leading client engagements and teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality client work and develop client relationships for CFO advisory service assignments.
• Project management and hands-on leadership of engagement work streams with limited oversight.
• Support Senior MDs in growing the practice.
• Develop knowledge management tools, reports, models, and processes.
• Assist with practice development and marketing materials and events.
• Participate in writing thought leadership for CFO and OCFO practices.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Data analytics

Presentation skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Advanced degree in Finance/Accounting (MBA, MS Finance, etc.)

Undergraduate degree in finance/economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment, our practice offers solutions to support CFO’s to help maximize the performance of the finance function and to position the CFO and their team for success in meeting increasing opportunities and expectations. This role will be a critical team member to help guide and execute client engagements, and also carries business development responsibilities in addition to client work.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high quality client work and develop client relationships for CFO advisory service assignments, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs.
• Project Management and ‘hands on’ leadership and direction of engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight to ensure high quality execution.
• Support Senior Managing Directors and Managing Directors in continuing to build and grow the practice.
• Develop knowledge management, including tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes.
• Assist with practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and case studies.
• Participate in writing thought leadership pieces relevant to CFOs and the OCFO practice.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Substantial experience leading and managing teams of junior resources to execute on client deliverables.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and strong ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives.
• Vast leadership and technical skills, excellent project management and communication skills, a ‘hands on’ approach, as well as a sense of urgency and drive to help FTI service its clients.
• Results Orientation: Strong track record of delivery with strong reputation as a reliable consultant with a CFO advisory background, and an ability to meet clients' needs with great attention to detail.
• Strategic Orientation: highly developed business acumen as primary orientation and be readily able to engage in broader business issues.
• Influencing and Partnering: A change agent who is able to point to a strong track record of delivery in organizations where they led similar business advisory engagement teams and has an engaging, energizing and collaborative personal style.
• Personal Motivation: An ambitious and entrepreneurial character that thrives in fast‑paced environments and has a hands‑on attitude with an ability to transform ideas into reality through execution.
• Team Player: Positive role model who looks to help team members, including coaching, instructing, mentoring and balancing work and personal commitments.
• Ability to develop creative approaches and the solutions necessary to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
• Very action focused, flexible and responsive.
• Experience in data analytics and using data to provide fact‑based recommendations.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and strong influencing skills.
• Expertise with creating PowerPoint presentations.

Basic Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA - or equivalent) or advanced degree in Finance / Accounting (MBA, MS Finance, etc.)
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or economics, or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience across: financial / accounting consulting and advisory; or in a corporate finance rotational program focused on developing financial leaders, and/or in execution; or leadership development roles in an industry finance, accounting, and/or FP&A function.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel with an in‑dept ability to develop and scale financial models
• Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights
• Ability to travel to client locations and FTI offices as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA qualification or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certifications are advantageous
• Experience with business intelligence or data analytics tools such as PowerQuery and PowerBI is preferred but not essential.
• Preferred prior experience in at least one of the two key offerings: Planning Performance & Management: development and build of reporting and forecasting tools to support annual budgeting, rolling forecast processes, long‑range planning and cash flow forecasting; development of operational KPIs, profitability analyses and dimensional P&L reporting; experience with integrated three statement models and capital allocation / strategic option evaluation; prior support of M&A strategies, due diligence processes, negotiations, and post‑close integrations with particular focus on the finance function. Accounting & Financial Reporting Advisory: controllership & monthly reporting; financial close process optimisation; key account reconciliations; accounting policies and procedures; the adoption of technical accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP etc.); and financial controls documentation.

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTIConsulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTIConsulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTIConsulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTIConsulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. FTIConsulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up. Learn more about the work we do and how we’re helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success. Learn more about our impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential. To learn more about FTIConsulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.