Finance Transformation Director

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.

Grant Thornton UK's CFO Solutions practice helps ambitious businesses transform their finance functions — making them faster, smarter, and more strategically relevant to the organisations they serve. We work with CFOs, FDs, and their teams across a range of sectors to drive enterprise value through transformation of finance from a cost centre to drivers of competitive edge.

You will take a leading role in delivering complex, multi-workstream engagements that help clients transform how they plan, budget, forecast, and report. You will combine deep functional expertise in FP&A with hands-on experience of EPM technology implementation to drive genuine, measurable outcomes for clients.

This is not a back-office role. You will be visible with clients at CFO and Board level, shaping propositions, leading teams, and building Grant Thornton's profile as a trusted adviser in this space.

• Lead end-to-end FP&A transformation programmes: from current-state diagnostic through to target operating model design and implementation
• Own EPM technology workstreams — overseeing solution design, vendor engagement, configuration, testing, and change management
• Advise clients on EPM platform selection across vendors including OneStream, Prophix, Board International and Anaplan
• Design and implement improved planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes — including driver-based models, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning frameworks
• Translate complex finance and technology challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps that clients can own and execute
• Manage delivery across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget commitments are met

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through a combination of existing client relationships, network referrals, and targeted outbound activity
• Author compelling proposals and lead pitches to CFO-level stakeholders, demonstrating a differentiated point of view on FP&A and EPM
• Develop and maintain relationships with EPM vendors (OneStream, Prophix, Board) as part of GT's Digital Alliances programme

• Contribute to the development of GT's FP&A and EPM service offerings — including methodologies, tools, accelerators, and thought leadership
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of Managers and Consultants, creating a culture of quality and continuous learning
• Represent Grant Thornton at external events, roundtables, and industry forums to grow our profile in the FP&A transformation market
• Collaborate across Grant Thornton service lines to bring integrated solutions to clients, including technology, people, and process expertise

We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.

• 8+ years in FP&A, finance transformation, or management consulting

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in FP&A, finance transformation, or management consulting, with a track record of leading complex programmes
• Hands-on EPM implementation experience with one or more platforms: OneStream, Prophix, Board International or comparable
• Deep understanding of FP&A processes: planning cycles, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, consolidated P&L, KPI frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to design future-state FP&A operating models — covering process, data, technology, and people dimensions
• Experience working at senior client levels — comfortable presenting to and building trust with CFOs, FDs, and Private Equity stakeholders
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent) preferred, though not mandatory for the right candidate
• Strong commercial acumen — able to scope engagements, manage budgets, and identify revenue opportunities

• OneStream implementation experience (certification an advantage)
• Familiarity with EPM vendor ecosystems and partner/alliance models
• Experience in Private Equity-backed environments or preparing finance functions for exit or IPO
• Exposure to broader finance technology landscape: ERP (SAP, Oracle, D365), data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau), and data warehouse concepts
• Sector depth in one or more of: Financial Services, Consumer, TMT, Infrastructure, or Public Sector
• Experience building or scaling a consulting practice area or service line

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing.

In addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
• Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

Celebrating our inclusive culture:

• Stonewall LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer
• Working Families Top 10 Employer
• Employee Index Top 75 Employer
• Top 10 Muslim Employee Networks
• Disability Confident Leader
• Inclusive Employers
• The Prince's Responsible Business Network