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Director, Finance Transformation | Office of CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Director, Finance Transformation | Office of CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance & RestructuringFTI Consulting • New York, NY, US
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Director, Finance Transformation | Office of CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Director, Finance Transformation | Office of CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting • New York, NY, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. Are you ready to make an 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 challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

Within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment, the Office of the CFO practice offers solutions for companies looking to optimize their finance function process, organization and technology, helping maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today's increasing challenges.

What You'll Do

The Finance Transformation Director (or Senior Director) will lead teams on the ground to reduce complexity and cost within the Finance function, improve service levels and process digitalization / automation to enhance efficiency. This role will be heavily client-facing and the candidate will be expected to function as a team or workstream leader on finance transformation projects.

  • Lead end-to-end Finance Transformation projects across key areas including : Finance function assessments, finance function capability stand-up and optimization, operating model design, service delivery model program design and implementation (i.e. shared services, centers of excellence, outsourcing, and global business services), cost reduction programs, process optimization and automation, and working capital optimization.
  • Manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis including ownership of deliverables, proactive client communications and effective management of the FTI project team.
  • Provide independent, market-informed perspectives on finance and accounting organizations, emerging challenges, trends and leading practices -with particular emphasis on Intelligent Automation, machine learning, and agentic AI in finance.
  • Deliver high quality client work and lead presentation of client deliverables while anticipating client needs and driving proactive solutions.
  • Uncover opportunities for additional value creation for Finance and broader G&A functions (i.e. IT, HR, Operations).
  • Support FTI's senior leadership in enhancing existing and developing new tools, methodologies, playbooks, and automation and AI accelerators to scale the practice and the firm.
  • Proactively identify business development opportunities and participate in client pursuits.
  • Take a leadership role in helping coach, train, and mentor junior staff.

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 role positions the ideal candidate to deliver immediate, measurable impact by guiding a wide range of clients through the planning, design, and execution of transformative finance and accounting initiatives; increasingly powered by AI, automation, and real-time intelligence.

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

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience for Director. 8+ years for Senior Director
  • Proven project management and workstream leaderships; hands-on execution of finance transformation, AI-enabled process automation, and / or business process redesign initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrable expertise in process improvement, automation technologies and AI and / or service delivery model design and implementation
  • Deep knowledge in finance and accounting best practices, processes, systems and governance
  • Excellent teamwork, client-facing and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and / or an MBA
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Science or a related technical field
  • Experience in management consulting (Big 4, boutique, strategy, operations consulting firms)
  • Experience working with mergers and carve-outs
  • Ability to take ownership of project leadership, training, and staff development
  • Ability to handle multiple client stakeholders and multiple external teams with confidence
  • Aptitude for trouble-shooting and problem-solving, with demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and present solution paths to facilitate consensus
  • Capability to sell work to new clients and further develop existing client relationships
  • Experience with AI proofs-of-concept, vendor evaluations, or change management for automation initiatives in the finance function
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, etc.)
  • Total Wellbeing

    Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your familiesphysically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following :

  • Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
  • Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements
  • Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
  • Family care benefits, including back-up child / elder care
  • Employee wellness platform
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Paid time off for volunteering in your community
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
  • Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
  • Professional development and certification programs
  • Free in-office snacks and drinks
  • Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
  • FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
  • About FTI Consulting

    FTI Consulting, 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 awardwinning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com.

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