Director, Business Transformation | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.  

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.  

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.   

 Are you ready to make an impact? 

About The Role

The Business Transformation group within Corporate Finance is comprised of the following specialties: Go to Market Transformation, Retail & Consumer Services, Financial Services, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Energy & Industrials. Each of these sub-teams is focused on working alongside clients to drive revenue growth and optimize cost efficiencies and operations.  Our Directors are a crucial part of the team and support engagement teams (across all specialties) and clients on a day-to-day basis.  Tasks can range from delivering/ creating the analytics required to assess the clients’ current state, to supporting the creation and delivery of our solutions and plans to implement our recommendations.

Our team is made up of a range of highly experienced professionals with backgrounds in both industry and consultancy, and we deliver our services across industries and the globe. Some common service areas provided include, SG&A Cost Reduction, Business Plan Review, Direct Procurement Costing, Inventory Optimization, Customer and Channel Profitability, Customer Experience, Revenue Strategy, Marketing and Sales Effectiveness, and Labor and Operations Optimization.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic team, with unlimited opportunities for professional development and hands-on training and coaching from our experienced leadership team. The Business Transformation team also works with staff Directors on projects across industries, based upon staffing needs, capabilities required, and personal interest. In addition, there will be opportunities to contribute directly to the building of the team through business development initiatives and drafting Thought Leadership articles.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for management of day-to-day activities of project, including interaction/direct management of other team members, professionals from other firms involved in the engagement, and client personnel
• Apply business, operational, finance, and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines (e.g., financial modeling, comparable company analysis, review/analysis of projections, assessing business plans, claims, conducting operational due diligence, etc.)
• Perform analyses technically and analytically, thru a top-down hypotheses, to conclusion, to recommendation analytical framework that leads to development of actionable road maps and implementation plans
• Work in ambiguity to quickly be able to develop hypotheses and strategic observations to ground objectives and plans
• Use advanced analytical skills and tools – to synthesize, summarize and gain insights and conclusions from vast amounts of often unstructured data
• Maintain detailed working records reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks
• Work to ensure a quality product, as well as delivery of all work within established timeframes
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and quantitative exhibits for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope, findings and/or results of activities
• Research and organize information to facilitate effective data access and analysis

How You’ll Grow 

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.  

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed  

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, or another quantitative field
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship 
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• 5+ years of relevant experience with either a management consulting firm, a top-tier tech / consumer products company, a private equity firm, or an investment bank
• Excellent analytical skills, with proven experience in data cleansing, building models, distilling insights, and creating recommendations to resolve complex problems
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; particularly with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with various tools such as Power BI, Excel Macro / VBA, Think-Cell, and/or Tableau or other business analytics tools
• Strong project planning and time management; ability to work with limited supervision on assigned workstreams
• Demonstrated passion for driving change and ability to drive impact for clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaborative work style, problems solving and conceptual thinking skills
• Desire to act as mentors for more junior colleagues

Our Benefits    

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:    

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential   
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance  
• Generous paid time off   
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan 
• Potential for flexible work arrangements  
• Generous paid parental leave and flex return support   
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care   
• Employee wellness platform  
• Employee recognition programs  
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you  
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work  
• Professional development and certification programs  
• Free in-office snacks and drinks  
• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses 
• Upscale offices close to public transportation