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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualification & Requirements

Needed

• 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

• 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.)

Benefits

Total Wellbeing  

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, 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