About HKA
HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support, delivering solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun for public and private sector clients worldwide.
What to expect
- A collaborative, high‑performing culture with investment in growing the FACD practice and your leadership career.
- A visible strategic role in shaping and expanding the FACD capability across EMEA and globally.
- A platform to grow your expert career, leveraging HKA’s position as a world‑renowned expert witness firm.
- Access to cutting‑edge methodologies, world‑class experts and a truly global network.
The Opportunity
As a Director within our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) team, you will play a central leadership role in a practice recognised internationally for delivering market‑leading expert services, and lead the London team through a pivotal growth phase.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Engagement Delivery
- Independent leadership of complex or multiple dispute engagements, demonstrating recognised technical authority.
- Proactive management of commercial performance, including budgeting, productivity, profitability, cash collection and risk mitigation.
- Act as a “go‑to” specialist for colleagues seeking guidance in contentious valuations, forensic accounting or financial damages.
Commission & Quality Management
- Lead and oversee multiple commissions, allocating responsibilities and ensuring consistent delivery to HKA’s standards.
- Manage commercial outcomes, quality control and client satisfaction across all engagements.
Expert & Client Advisory
- Serve as a recognised expert in your discipline, advising clients and counsel on sophisticated matters.
- Manage and deepen key client and lawyer relationships, ensuring exceptional client experience and trusted‑adviser status.
People Leadership & Development
- Provide operational leadership to teams, contribute to recruitment decisions and mentor junior colleagues.
- Lead internal training development, identify capability gaps and shape technical development.
Business Development & Market Engagement
- Grow portfolio and drive business development across EMEA and globally, identify new opportunities and engage target firms.
- Prepare high‑quality proposals and bids.
- Act as a brand ambassador—networking, presenting, writing articles, participating in industry events and engaging on social media.
- Contribute to wider HKA initiatives and support key account management development.
Skills & Experience
- A university degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in accounting, finance, economics or a related quantitative field.
- Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or an advanced economics qualification.
- 9–12+ years PQE with significant experience in forensic accounting, contentious valuations and dispute‑related matters.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex and high‑value disputes.
- Strong technical expertise in valuation methodologies, financial analysis and forensic accounting principles.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including drafting expert reports.
- A proven ability to develop business, grow client relationships and represent the firm externally.
- Strong leadership credentials with a collaborative and inclusive style.
What We Offer
HKA provides an inclusive and collaborative culture, flexible working patterns (hours and location), and supports the development of your chosen career path.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.
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