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Director, Strategic Finance | Office of CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance

Los Angeles, CAHybridFull TimeChief / Executive$109,000–$224,000 /yrPosted 16 days ago

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Required skills

  • FP&A
  • Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Finance Transformation
  • Finance Technology
  • Cash, Cost, and Capital
  • Microsoft Excel
  • financial models

Nice to have

  • business intelligence tools
  • data analytics
  • CPA
  • CFA

Role summary

FTI Consulting seeks a Director, Strategic Finance for its Office of CFO Advisory team. This role involves leading client engagements, developing financial models, and advising on complex financial and operational issues. The position requires 5+ years of experience in financial consulting or advisory, with expertise in FP&A, Accounting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, or Cash/Cost/Capital management. Key responsibilities include client relationship management, project leadership, business development, and mentoring junior staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Experience with business intelligence tools and data analytics is preferred.

Who We Are


FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance organization, we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. 

Within the Corporate Finance segment, the Office of the CFO practice offers solutions to manage our client’s CFO inbox for a company and help maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today’s increasing opportunities.

What You’ll Do  

The Director will collaborate with various teams, manage junior staff, and direct projects and workstreams with limited oversight to execute client engagements by:

  • Developing knowledge management, including tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes. 

  • Performing high quality client work and developing client relationships for CFO advisory service assignments, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs.

  • Assisting with internal practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and strategic case studies. 

  • Lead engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight. 

  • Identify market opportunities to develop and present engagement proposals that drive new revenue and new clients for FTI

  • Participating in the writing of thought leadership pieces relevant to CAO’s and the OCFO practice

  • Taking a management role in helping coach, train, and mentor Jr. Staff

How You’ll Grow  

The performance expectation for our client’s finance function is at a new peak, and the demands placed on a CFO have never been greater. This is where you can step in and make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven, hands-on project delivery experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients to help them plan, design, and execute key financial technologies to streamline their financial operations.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related discipline 

  • 5+ years of experience in financial consulting or advisory; or in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders in a finance, accounting or FP&A function 

  • Experience as a consultant (internal or external) with demonstrated experience in 1 or more of the following areas: FP&A, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, and/or Cash, Cost, and Capital 

  • Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights

  • Expertise with Microsoft Excel and ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight

  • Ability to travel to client sites and FTI office(s) as needed

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with business intelligence tools and/or data analytics

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certification, or MBA

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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Compensation
Minimum Pay: $109,000
Maximum Pay: $224,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Supporting your total wellbeing is a year-round commitment at FTI. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, family support, and financial protection benefits.

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