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FTI Consulting · 1 month ago

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

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$109K/yr - $109K/yr

5+ years exp

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. They are seeking a Finance Transformation Director to lead teams in reducing complexity and cost within the Finance function while improving service levels and enhancing efficiency through process digitalization and automation.

Health CareInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Finance TransformationAI-enabled process automationProcess improvementProject managementFinanceAccounting best practicesService delivery model designClient relationship managementTrainingStakeholder managementTeam leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

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

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

Company

FTI Consulting

Glassdoor4.0

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories.

Founded in 2006

Danvers, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.thinkfirst.us

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