Overview
Grant Thornton UK provides audit, tax and advisory services that drive ambitious growth and positive change. We empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity and genuine partnership, and we offer our people opportunity, an inclusive culture and work-life balance.
With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we are on an ambitious journey to transform the industry and redefine careers while delivering value to clients.
The Role
Grant Thornton UK’s CFO Solutions practice helps ambitious businesses transform their finance functions — making them faster, smarter and more strategically relevant. We work with CFOs, FDs and their teams across sectors to drive enterprise value through finance transformation. We are growing our team and are looking for an exceptional Director to develop and lead our FP&A and EPM capability. This high-profile role sits at the intersection of finance strategy, process improvement and technology, working with senior clients to shape the future of our practice.
The Opportunity
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 FP&A expertise with hands-on EPM technology implementation to drive 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.
What You Will Do
Client Delivery
- Lead end-to-end FP&A transformation programmes from current-state diagnostics 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, timelines and budgets are met
Business Development
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline through client relationships, 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
Practice Development
- 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, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning
- Represent Grant Thornton at external events to grow our profile in the FP&A transformation market
- Collaborate across Grant Thornton service lines to deliver integrated solutions including technology, people and process expertise
Knowing You’re Right for Us
We have ambitious growth targets and seek people who bring ambition, drive and adaptability. We value curiosity and collaboration to ensure we deliver high-quality services. Joining us as a Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is 8+ years in FP&A, finance transformation or management consulting. It would be ideal if you have some of the following skills, and we’ll help you develop where needed.
Essential
- Significant FP&A, finance transformation or management consulting experience (typically 8+ years) with a track record of leading complex programmes
- Hands-on EPM implementation experience with OneStream, Prophix, Board or comparable
- Deep understanding of FP&A processes: planning cycles, budgeting/forecasting, management reporting, consolidated P&L, KPI frameworks
- Ability to design future-state FP&A operating models across process, data, technology and people
- Experience presenting to senior client levels (CFOs/FDs) and building trust with stakeholders
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent) preferred, though not mandatory for the right candidate
- Strong commercial acumen to scope engagements, manage budgets and identify revenue opportunities
Highly Desirable
- OneStream implementation experience (certification advantageous)
- 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 such as SAP, Oracle, D365; data visualization like Power BI, Tableau; data warehouse concepts)
- Sector depth in Financial Services, Consumer, TMT, Infrastructure or Public Sector
- Experience building or scaling a consulting practice area or service line
Knowing We’re Right for You
Grant Thornton’s culture is inclusive and supports all our people to flourish. We value the unique strengths you bring and how they help the team perform at their best. Our values guide daily behaviours and decisions as we work to do the right thing.
Our values and purpose align with a culture that is purposefully driven, curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.
In addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:
- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
- Flexible bank holidays to celebrate important days
- Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
- Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships and financial advice
And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.
How We Work
We have a trust-based way of working, with flexibility in where, how and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients while maintaining work-life balance. We’re open to flexible working options for all roles.
We’re looking for people who can contribute, bring fresh ideas and go beyond expectations to drive the business forward. It’s how it should be.
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