Senior Consultant Office of CFO Advisory

FTI Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant in its Corporate Finance team within the Office of the CFO Advisory practice. You will support CEO/CFO client engagements, delivering advisory services on strategic financial opportunities and technology-enabled finance transformations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop financial models in Excel, and help drive practice development. The role requires 3+ years of post-graduate advisory experience and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant post graduate experience in financial consulting or advisory; or in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders in a finance, accounting or finance function.
• Experience as a consultant (internal or external) with demonstrated experience in FP&A, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, and/or Cash, Cost, and Capital.
• Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight.
• Ability to travel to client sites and FTI office(s) as needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge management and tools, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes.
• Perform high-quality client work and build client relationships for CFO advisory assignments.
• Assist with internal practice development and marketing, including materials, surveys, events and case studies.
• Help lead engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight.
• Mentor and coach junior team members as a positive role model.

Skills

Financial analysis

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

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

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance 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 segment, the Office of the CFO Advisory practice offers solutions to manage our client’s CFO inbox for a company and help maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today’s increasing opportunities.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Consultant will collaborate with various teams and help support and execute client engagements by:

• Developing knowledge management, including tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes.
• Performing high quality client work and developing client relationships for CFO advisory service assignments, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs.
• Assisting with internal practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and strategic case studies.
• Helping lead engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight.
• Serve as a positive role model to train, teach, and coach to junior team members.

How You’ll Grow

The performance expectation for our client’s finance function is at a new peak, and the demands placed on a CFO have never been greater. This is where you can step in and make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven, hands‑on project delivery experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients to help them plan, design, and execute key financial technologies to streamline their financial operations.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant post graduate experience in financial consulting or advisory; or in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders in a finance, accounting or finance function
• Experience as a consultant (internal or external) with demonstrated experience in 1 or more of the following areas: FP&A, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, and/or Cash, Cost, and Capital
• Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel to client sites and FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business intelligence tools and/or data analytics
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certification, or MBA

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.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $78,500

Maximum Pay: $163,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.