Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsHighly commercial role, key to delivering superb deal flowVaried position covering leadership , Business Development and deal executionAbout Our ClientThis opportunity is with a large organisation within the professional services sector, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in accounting and finance. The company provides a collaborative environment and offers opportunities for professional growth.Job DescriptionThe Role As a Director in the Finance CoE, you will play a senior leadership role in shaping, delivering, and growing our finance-focused deal advisory propositions. You will lead complex, high‑pressure, multi‑workstream engagements, working directly with CFOs and finance leadership teams on both the buy-side and sell-side to design, plan, and execute finance workstreams within transaction environments. You will be accountable for leading engagement teams, serving as a trusted advisor to clients, applying our methodology and best practices, and overseeing the deliverables, quality and commercial success of projects. You will also lead business development for key pursuits/ sectors/ accounts, proposition building, and the growth of our people and culture.Roles & Responsibilities Client Delivery & Leadership * Lead end‑to‑end finance support across the deal lifecycle, often as part of a wider deal teams, shaping our support and ensuring delivery excellence. * Serve as a key advisor to CFOs and senior finance stakeholders in different sectors, providing challenge, insight, and practical direction during high‑pressure deal environments* Collaborate with multi‑workstream delivery teams often across multiple geographies, ensuring coordination, quality assurance, and value across finance workstreams.* Lead and review separation/ integration planning, operating model design, and deal‑driven finance change outcomes.* Build strong relationships with clients across sectors, as well as other advisory firms involved in deals (e.g. legal, banking, technology).People Leadership* Provide leadership, coaching, and development for senior managers and below team members, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative and supportive team culture.* Drive capability development within the Finance CoE, helping colleagues grow expertise across deal execution, finance operations, core processes and consulting skills* Promote the values of inclusion, agility, and personal development reflected in the firm's 'Our Deal' and 'The Academy' commitments.The Successful ApplicantThe Person Skills, Qualifications & Experience Essential Experience* Substantial experience working in a leading consulting firm, Big 4, private equity or strategy / corporate development team with a focus on the finance function in industry* The candidate must have previous experience in consulting as well as industry. The latter needing to be in an operational capacity as 'Line Management'* Experience of leading mid-sized and large deal execution projects with a focus on CFO-relevant issues* Strong academic track record* Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with C-level stakeholders* Demonstrable ability to independently generate sales opportunities, commercialise relationships with senior executives and maintain strong client relationships* Acting as the source of new business development initiatives and taking these from idea, through design and execution all the way to clients* Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen* Demonstrable ability to lead teams in high‑pressure, ambiguous, and fast‑paced deal environments.* Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities* Structured thinking skills combined with creativity* Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and value implications facing their business in a deal context* Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executedFinance in Deals Experience * Proven track record leading complex/large‑scale finance integrations, separations, carve‑outs, joint venture setup projects * Initiating marketing and sales efforts, proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments, preferably in the finance deals space* Evidence of designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economicso This should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, e.g. Integration/ separation planning and execution, transitional service agreements * Deep understanding of issues and decisions in M&A deals which affect financial controls, governance and reporting on both buy-side and sell-side, from pre-deal to post deal and exit* Deep understanding of leading practice in finance functions, operating model design, and the impact of digital/disruptive technologies on finance* Deep understanding of core finance processes (Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash), with strong understanding of finance function structures, controls, systems, and performance metrics.Preferred Qualifications* Professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent).Core Competencies * Outstanding client relationship skills, executive presence, and communication capability (oral and written).* Exceptional problem solving, analytical thinking, and structured report writing.* Ability to inspire teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver confidently under pressure.What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £130,000 to £150,000 per annumAnnual cash car allowance of £6,500.Bonus scheme to reward performance.Comprehensive pension plan.Private medical insurance (single cover) and life assurance.This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role in the professional services industry. If you are ready to make an impact as a Director - Finance Centre of Excellence, apply now to embark on this exciting career journey.ContactStephen HowesQuote job refJN-032026-6980865Job summaryFunctionCFO & Financial ManagementSubsectorCFO & Financial Management SubsectorIndustryProfessional Services & ConsultancyLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameStephen HowesJob referenceJN-032026-6980865
