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About the Role
Grant Thornton UK's CFO Solutions practice assists ambitious businesses in transforming their finance functions, making them faster, smarter, and more strategically relevant. We are seeking an exceptional Director to develop and lead our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capability, a high-profile role at the intersection of finance strategy, process improvement, and technology.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end FP&A transformation programmes, from diagnostic to implementation.
- Own EPM technology workstreams, including solution design, vendor engagement, configuration, testing, and change management.
- Advise clients on EPM platform selection across vendors like OneStream, Prophix, Board International, and Anaplan.
- Design and implement improved planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Translate complex finance and technology challenges into actionable roadmaps.
- Manage delivery across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline through client relationships, referrals, and outbound activity.
- Author compelling proposals and lead pitches to CFO-level stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain relationships with EPM vendors.
- Contribute to the development of GT's FP&A and EPM service offerings.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team, 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.
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years in FP&A, finance transformation, or management consulting.
- Track record of leading complex programmes.
- 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.
- Experience working at senior client levels, presenting to and building trust with CFOs, FDs, and Private Equity stakeholders.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong commercial acumen, including scoping engagements, managing budgets, and identifying revenue opportunities.
- 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, data visualisation, and data warehouse concepts.
- Sector depth in one or more of: Financial Services, Consumer, TMT, Infrastructure, or Public Sector.
- Experience building or scaling a consulting practice area or service line.
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
- Finance transformation
- Management consulting
- EPM technology implementation
- OneStream
- Prophix
- Board International
- Anaplan
- Process improvement
- Technology implementation
- Client relationship management
- Proposal writing
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Business development
- Commercial acumen
- ERP systems
- Data visualisation
- Data warehousing
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Flexible working options
Experience Level
- Director
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent) preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary and reward package
- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
- Flexible bank holidays
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Private medical
- Additional holiday purchasing
- Health benefits
- Shopping discounts
- Gym memberships
- Financial advice
About the Company
- Grant Thornton provides audit, tax, and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership.
- With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, Grant Thornton is on an ambitious journey from great to exceptional.
- The culture at Grant Thornton is inclusive, creating environments where all people can flourish.
- Values are unwavering principles that shape daily behaviours and decisions, focusing on doing the right thing.
- Grant Thornton has a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people.