Senior Director, Restructuring & Insolvency in Manchester

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.

Our Corporate Finance team focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency.

We are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Director to join our leading Restructuring team in Manchester.

What You’ll Do

• Delivering engagements by assisting in structuring the engagement approach, scope, and deliverables.
• Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget.
• Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them apprised of progress, initial observations, and issues.
• Coaching and supporting junior team members.
• Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to discuss with the Lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director.
• Taking responsibility for producing and delivering a substantial element of the client deliverable.
• Covering Senior Managing Director(s) in relevant situations.
• Leading business development activities, including contributing to broader departmental initiatives such as key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events, or overall practice development.
• Preparing and participating in formal pitches.
• Coaching junior team members and seeking opportunities to become a counsellor.
• Preparing for and participating in training activities.
• Building and maintaining personal relationship networks.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. 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

• A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events.
• Strong knowledge of deal structuring and closing principles.
• Proactive, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the ongoing and overall success of the Corporate Finance segment.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes.

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive and relevant Restructuring experience in a Consulting firm.
• Educated to degree level in a numerate subject (or equivalent).
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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.