Director - Restructuring Advisory

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

FRP Advisory is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director in the Restructuring Advisory practice in our London office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in restructuring advisory services, with extensive experience in a professional services environment. The role will primarily focus on distressed advisory work, such as contingency planning engagements, options analysis, cash flow reviews, and monitoring and critical cash management. The role will also require knowledge and experience of UK insolvency processes and, where required, an ability to take a lead role on insolvency appointments. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to managing complex restructuring situations and providing exceptional client service. The role will be hands on, the candidate will need to be confident report writer and financial analyst as well as being accomplished at managing and developing less experienced team members. The candidate should be prepared to input into the growth strategy of the Restructuring Advisory practice, including contributing to publications, marketing collateral, and business development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restructuring advisory projects from inception to completion.
• Where required, perform a senior role on insolvency engagements with a focus on strategy and operations.
• Build and sustain excellent relationships with clients, establishing both a rapport and trust and assume ownership of client relationships.
• Be a first point of client contact.
• Focus on pre-appointment advice, with involvement in formal restructuring processes as required.
• Experience of delivering both mid-market and larger scale assignments, with ability to quickly understand complex group structures and situations, prioritising key issues and delivering insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct financial analysis and report writing for partner review.
• Review work of junior team members, providing guidance and close supervision in more complex areas or where team is less experienced.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations to clients.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Support the senior Restructuring Advisory team in business development to enhance FRP’s profile in restructuring advisory matters.
• Lead on preparation and support on delivery of pitches and presentations to potential clients.
• Support Restructuring Advisory directors in targeting and retaining key clients and work providers.
• Actively cultivate a wide network of professionals and corporates from which to generate leads and client work.
• Act as a representative of the firm and department at events.
• Identify new project opportunities and support partners to deliver the Restructuring Advisory team strategy.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the junior restructuring advisory team in London.
• Collaborate with other FRP pillars and offices to leverage expertise and resources.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in restructuring advisory.
• Experience with CVAs, Restructuring Plans or Scheme of Arrangements.
• CII qualification is preferred, but not a requirement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Aligned to FRP’s values.

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice.
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence.
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes.
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face.

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.