Finance Transformation Director in Manchester

Responsibilities

• 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 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 Grant Thornton’s Digital Alliances programme.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s FP&A and EPM service offerings—methodologies, tools, accelerators and thought leadership.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team of Managers and Consultants, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning.
• Represent Grant Thornton at external events, roundtables and industry forums to enhance the firm’s profile in the FP&A transformation market.
• Collaborate across Grant Thornton service lines, delivering integrated solutions that combine technology, people and process expertise.

Minimum Criteria

Joining us as a Director, you should have 8+ years of experience in FP&A, finance transformation or management consulting.

Essential Qualifications

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) leading complex programmes in FP&A, finance transformation or management consulting.
• 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, but not mandatory for the right candidate.
• Strong commercial acumen—able to scope engagements, manage budgets and identify revenue opportunities.

Highly Desirable

• 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: Financial Services, Consumer, TMT, Infrastructure or Public Sector.
• Experience building or scaling a consulting practice area or service line.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Private medical coverage.
• Additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Access to discounts for shopping, gym memberships and financial advice.