Senior Director, Restructuring & Insolvency

FTI Consulting LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting LLP is seeking a Senior Director to join our leading Restructuring team in Manchester. You will lead engagements, shape engagement scope, and manage client communication.

Build teams, deliver high-quality analyses and drive business development. The role requires strong financial modeling and leadership capabilities, with a track record of delivering complex restructuring projects in a consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive restructuring experience in a consulting firm is required.
• Degree-level numerate studies; professional accountancy qualifications are a plus.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage scopes and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engagements by structuring approach, scope and deliverables.
• Lead teams to meet timeframes and budgets; manage client communications.
• Develop and pitch proposals; coach junior team members and nurture networks.
• Collaborate on business development and practice development initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Team leadership

Networking

Education

Numerate degree

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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?

About The Role

Our Corporate Finance team focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency. Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Director to join our leading Restructuring team in Manchester.

What You’ll Do

• Delivering engagements by:
• Assisting in structuring the engagement approach, scope, and deliverables
• Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget
• Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them apprised of progress, initial observations, and issues
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to discuss with the Lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director
• Taking responsibility for producing and delivering a substantial element of the client deliverable
• Covering Senior Managing Director(s) in relevant situations
• Leading business development activities, including:
• Contributing to broader departmental initiatives such as key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events, or overall practice development
• Preparing and participating in formal pitches
• Coaching junior team members and seeking opportunities to become a counsellor
• Preparing for and participating in training activities
• Building and maintaining personal relationship networks

What You Will Need to Succeed

• A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events
• Strong knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Ability to lead teams and workstreams
• Proactive, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the ongoing and overall success of the Corporate Finance segment
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive and relevant Restructuring experience in a Consulting firm
• Educated to degree level in a numerate subject (or equivalent)
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer

FTI Consulting 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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential. To learn more about FTI Consulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.