Finance Transformation Director

Director – FP&A & EPM, Grant Thornton – UK

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end FP&A transformation programmes from diagnosis to implementation.
• Own EPM technology workstreams involving solution design, vendor engagement, configuration, testing, and change management.
• Advise clients on EPM platform selection (OneStream, Prophix, Board International, 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 for clients.
• Manage delivery across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget commitments are met.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through relationships, referrals, and outbound activity.
• Author compelling proposals and lead pitches to CFO‑level stakeholders.
• Develop and sustain relationships with EPM vendors as part of the Digital Alliances programme.
• Contribute to the development of FP&A and EPM service offerings, including methodologies, tools, accelerators, and thought leadership.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning.
• Represent Grant Thornton at external events, roundtables, and industry forums.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions to clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FP&A, finance transformation, or management consulting.
• Experience leading complex programmes.
• Hands‑on EPM implementation (OneStream, Prophix, Board International, or comparable).
• Deep understanding of FP&A processes (planning cycles, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidated P&L, KPI frameworks).
• Track record designing future‑state FP&A operating models covering process, data, technology, and people.
• Comfortable presenting to senior client leaders such as CFOs, FDs, and Private Equity stakeholders.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent) preferred but not mandatory if other criteria are met.
• Strong commercial acumen: scoping engagements, managing budgets, and identifying revenue opportunities.

Highly Desirable

• 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 (SAP, Oracle, D365), data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau), and 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays.
• Pension, life assurance, private medical, additional holiday purchasing, and health benefits.
• Shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice access, and more.