Managing Director - CFO Advisory
December 19, 2021
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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.
About Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Our Corporate Finance and Restructuring practice, a trusted partner to companies, boards of directors, investors, lenders and creditors around the world, is focused on delivering restructuring and business transformation solutions. Committed to our clients' success, our professionals address the full spectrum of financial, operational and transactional risks and opportunities. Among our core strengths is providing expertise in guiding companies through the value creation lifecycle. Our targeted offerings include restructuring, insolvency, litigation support, interim management, capital market advisory, post-acquisition integration, valuation, tax advisory as well as financial management and performance improvement solutions. Our clients demand our industry expertise, which includes emphasis in the energy, healthcare, real estate, retail and consumer products, and telecom, media and technology sectors. Our Corporate Finance & Restructuring services are delivered through a global network of 41 offices in 15 countries situated in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
About Business Transformation:
With a global team of over 600 professionals, our Business Transformation practice provides our clients holistic and seamless solutions across the value chain - supporting transactions, driving revenue growth, driving down operating and supply chain costs, optimizing people and transforming finance and processes.
At FTI, we lead with our industry expertise, working side-by-side with management, boards of directors and investors to help align business activities to a critical few priorities, striking a balance between short-term and long-term goals.
Being a public corporation and consulting firm, we are free from audit-based conflicts and restrictions, allowing us to provide a full suite of services to our clients.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
This role will be a critical team member to help lead and execute client engagements. This role also carries business development responsibilities in addition to client work.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
• Supporting the Senior Managing Directors (SMD) and Managing Directors (MD) in continuing to build and grow the practice. 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 practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and case studies
• Leading engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight
• Providing independent perspective with respect to financial organizations, processes, technology and people
• Participating in the writing of thought leadership pieces relevant to CFOs and the OCFO practice
• Willingness to travel as necessary - up to 80%
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Qualified candidates will view themselves as having superior leadership and technical skills, excellent project management and communication skills, as well as a sense of urgency and drive to help FTI service its clients
• Results Orientation: Strong track record of delivery with strong reputation as a reliable consultant with a CFO advisory background, and an ability to meet clients' needs with great attention to detail.
• Strategic Orientation: Candidates must have highly developed business acumen as their primary orientation and be readily able to engage in broader business issues.
• Communication Focused: Ability to quickly synthesize complex financial and operational concepts and issues and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights for clients and peers both inside and outside the finance organization.
• Influencing and Partnering: A change agent who is able to point to a strong track record of delivery in organizations where they led similarly business advisory engagement teams and has an engaging, energizing and collaborative personal style.
• Personal Motivation: An ambitious and entrepreneurial character that thrives in fast-paced environments and has a hands-on attitude with an ability to transform ideas into reality through execution.
• Ability to develop creative approaches and the solutions necessary to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations. Very action focused, flexible and responsive.
• Experience in data analytics and using data to provide fact-based recommendations and insights.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and strong influencing skills.
• Positive role model who will serve as a trainer, teacher and coach to junior team members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate or Masters' degree in a Business related major or Economics.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in financial consulting and advisory, in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders, or in execution or leadership roles in an industry finance, accounting or FP&A function
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and strong ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight
• Ability to clearly articulate past experiences and relate to them to current issues facing clients in the marketplace
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certification or MBA is preferred but not required
• Experience with business intelligence or data analytics tools is preferred but not required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
• Ability to travel up to 80%
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
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FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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.
About Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Our Corporate Finance and Restructuring practice, a trusted partner to companies, boards of directors, investors, lenders and creditors around the world, is focused on delivering restructuring and business transformation solutions. Committed to our clients' success, our professionals address the full spectrum of financial, operational and transactional risks and opportunities. Among our core strengths is providing expertise in guiding companies through the value creation lifecycle. Our targeted offerings include restructuring, insolvency, litigation support, interim management, capital market advisory, post-acquisition integration, valuation, tax advisory as well as financial management and performance improvement solutions. Our clients demand our industry expertise, which includes emphasis in the energy, healthcare, real estate, retail and consumer products, and telecom, media and technology sectors. Our Corporate Finance & Restructuring services are delivered through a global network of 41 offices in 15 countries situated in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
About Business Transformation:
With a global team of over 600 professionals, our Business Transformation practice provides our clients holistic and seamless solutions across the value chain - supporting transactions, driving revenue growth, driving down operating and supply chain costs, optimizing people and transforming finance and processes.
At FTI, we lead with our industry expertise, working side-by-side with management, boards of directors and investors to help align business activities to a critical few priorities, striking a balance between short-term and long-term goals.
Being a public corporation and consulting firm, we are free from audit-based conflicts and restrictions, allowing us to provide a full suite of services to our clients.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
This role will be a critical team member to help lead and execute client engagements. This role also carries business development responsibilities in addition to client work.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
• Supporting the Senior Managing Directors (SMD) and Managing Directors (MD) in continuing to build and grow the practice. 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 practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and case studies
• Leading engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight
• Providing independent perspective with respect to financial organizations, processes, technology and people
• Participating in the writing of thought leadership pieces relevant to CFOs and the OCFO practice
• Willingness to travel as necessary - up to 80%
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Qualified candidates will view themselves as having superior leadership and technical skills, excellent project management and communication skills, as well as a sense of urgency and drive to help FTI service its clients
• Results Orientation: Strong track record of delivery with strong reputation as a reliable consultant with a CFO advisory background, and an ability to meet clients' needs with great attention to detail.
• Strategic Orientation: Candidates must have highly developed business acumen as their primary orientation and be readily able to engage in broader business issues.
• Communication Focused: Ability to quickly synthesize complex financial and operational concepts and issues and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights for clients and peers both inside and outside the finance organization.
• Influencing and Partnering: A change agent who is able to point to a strong track record of delivery in organizations where they led similarly business advisory engagement teams and has an engaging, energizing and collaborative personal style.
• Personal Motivation: An ambitious and entrepreneurial character that thrives in fast-paced environments and has a hands-on attitude with an ability to transform ideas into reality through execution.
• Ability to develop creative approaches and the solutions necessary to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations. Very action focused, flexible and responsive.
• Experience in data analytics and using data to provide fact-based recommendations and insights.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and strong influencing skills.
• Positive role model who will serve as a trainer, teacher and coach to junior team members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate or Masters' degree in a Business related major or Economics.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in financial consulting and advisory, in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders, or in execution or leadership roles in an industry finance, accounting or FP&A function
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and strong ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight
• Ability to clearly articulate past experiences and relate to them to current issues facing clients in the marketplace
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certification or MBA is preferred but not required
• Experience with business intelligence or data analytics tools is preferred but not required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
• Ability to travel up to 80%
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
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