Senior Director, Financial in London

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Grant Thornton's Restructuring Team supports companies and their stakeholders to navigate periods of stress and distress with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions. We lead with curiosity - asking better questions and bringing fresh thinking to uncover proactive insights. Our clients feel supported and understood, not just advised. We bring deep sector expertise and broad perspective to every challenge, whether it’s financial or operational stress.

Our team advises both creditors and companies - offering turnaround support, restructuring options, contingency planning and independent business reviews. We also deliver formal insolvency appointments and act as expert witnesses when needed. We work with a wide range of clients, from international listed groups to mid-market owner-managed businesses, across sectors like real estate, construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, automotive and consumer finance.

You’ll be joining a diverse and growing team that is passionate about understanding what matters most to our clients. Being part of a national team based in London presents an opportunity to work across the UK as well as further afield and you’ll be supported to develop your career. The restructuring landscape is constantly evolving, so we don’t just react—we ask better questions, challenge assumptions and help clients move forward with confidence.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, and we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Director:

• You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of case work with minimal partner involvement.
• Leading the preparation and delivery of pitches for new assignments, proposing relevant, commercial and innovative solutions to client issues.
• You will take the role of lead contact for multiple client relationships, develop opportunities to win new work and identify and support the development of new products and services.
• You will have experience in leading and delivering financial restructuring engagements, including creditor side advisory mandates, business reviews, turnarounds, winddowns, contingency planning and formal insolvency.
• Act as an effective mentor to team members, enabling them to reach their full potential.
• You will take responsibility for compliance, applying best practice, risk management, budgets and billing, providing a timely and profitable service in accordance with the highest professional standards.
• Show interest in departmental management issues and take on responsibility for discreet projects, balancing conflicting demands.
• High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with complex/sophisticated situations involving senior level stakeholders.
• Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready documents and presentation development.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:

• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant restructuring / distressed experience in a professional service or consulting firm environment.
• Significant experience of managing projects, including Creditor side advisory mandates, Company side turnaround, independent business reviews, short-term cash flow reviews, accelerated sales processes, contingency planning and execution and insolvency appointments.
• You’ll have a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent). Insolvency qualifications would also be beneficial but are not essential.
• You’ll already have a developed network of contacts and will be generating work referrals either directly or indirectly.
• You’ll take responsibility for developing and implementing marketing initiatives and supporting the Partner team in business development activity.

Knowing we’re right for you

Creating an inclusive environment to grow, based on trust and flexibility, has been at the heart of our firm’s strategy for many years. Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton empowers all of us to be our authentic selves. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job.

We’re looking for people 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.