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

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 & 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.)

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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: $109,000

Maximum Pay: $224,000

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.