The Consultancy Group are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Director to lead strategic finance initiatives for an Advisory business, supporting private equity clients and their portfolio companies. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in finance process design, transformation, and integration across diverse business models.
Salary:
£130, % Bonus
Key Responsibilities:
* Document and evaluate existing finance processes across portfolio companies.
* Identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Future State Design
* Architect end-to-end finance processes aligned with business strategy and operational needs.
* Collaborate with finance teams to embed new processes and drive adoption.
* Rapidly assess optimal finance team size and structure based on limited inputs (e.g., revenue, business model, invoicing structure, office footprint).
* Develop scalable team models for growth, M&A, or cost-out scenarios.
* Estimate finance function overheads and system operating costs.
* Provide benchmarks and ROI analysis for transformation initiatives.
* Lead or support sell-side separation planning, including TSA design and execution.
* Drive cost-out programs and operational efficiency initiatives.
* Manage finance function integrations post-acquisition or merger.
Required Experience:
* Proven track record in finance transformation within consulting (Big 4), or PE-backed environments.
* Strong understanding of private equity operating models and value creation levers.
* Experience working with limited data to form actionable insights and recommendations.
* Demonstrated success in designing and implementing finance processes across multiple business types.
* Deep knowledge of finance systems, cost structures, and team dynamics.
* Exposure to sell-side and buy-side transactions