Managing Director, Strategy and Transformation

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

FTI Consulting is seeking a Managing Director to join its Strategy & Transformation team and support a major transformation of the company. The team works directly with the CEO, Executive Committee, and senior leaders on corporate strategy, organic growth, M&A and business development, process improvement, and client-service and go-to-market practices. The role offers opportunities for growth within the corporate team or in business-segment leadership roles.

The Managing Director leads multiple projects from start to finish, provides strategic and financial expertise, and mentors project teams and other staff. The role involves analyzing market trends, competitors, financial performance, and operating metrics; translating strategies into actionable plans; developing business scenarios and financial models; supporting budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance measurement; and presenting data-driven recommendations to senior management. The position also develops trusted relationships with senior leaders, drives high-quality project delivery, and travels to other FTI offices as needed, approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Ability to travel to FTI offices as needed.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position will not sponsor work visas.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to structure, analyze, and develop options for complex issues using a hypothesis-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a range of personalities.
• Experience analyzing financial statements, operations, and management reporting processes and systems.
• Experience performing variance and trend financial analysis.
• Ability to work in a team under tight deadlines while delivering quality output.
• Ability to prepare and deliver compelling, high-quality presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with common or conflicting interests.
• Project planning and management skills, executive-level communication and influence, resilience, attention to detail, dependability, ethical responsibility, and strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, self-awareness, openness to coaching and feedback, and passion for driving lasting change.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, such as an MBA.
• CFA or CPA designation.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with reporting and analytical requirements for publicly traded companies.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as TM1, Oracle, SAP, or Hyperion, and database, query, or reporting-writing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for multiple projects simultaneously, from beginning to end, supporting senior business leaders and other Strategy & Transformation initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and coach project teams, including other Managing Directors and junior staff.
• Develop strategy and solve complex problems using expertise in strategy and finance; structure approaches, identify potential solutions, and align people and resources to workstreams.
• Prioritize analyses, develop work plans, remove roadblocks, and manage workloads to ensure timely delivery of quality work.
• Conduct objective analysis and research on market trends, competitors, project and staff management, financial performance, operating metrics, and related topics.
• Translate strategies into actionable plans with clear owners, milestones, timing, and deliverables.
• Summarize findings, develop compelling presentations and storylines, and communicate recommendations to the Executive Committee and other senior management.
• Develop business scenarios and financial models based on economic, regulatory, and other trends, and communicate financial implications to senior management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by linking financial plans to business strategy, projecting revenue and expenses, and assessing risks and opportunities.
• Influence resource allocation through budgeting, forecasting, planning, variance analysis, and coordination with corporate and business-line functions.
• Assist in defining, tracking, and reporting financial and operational performance indicators.
• Translate business problems into relevant financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Apply knowledge of GAAP and public-company reporting requirements, including quarterly filings and investor relations.
• Proactively manage and restructure teams as needed to achieve optimal output.
• Build trusted-advisor relationships with Executive Committee members and senior management.
• Deliver high-quality work that drives firm impact and connects project efforts to broader business context and strategy.
• Travel to other FTI offices as needed, approximately 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Professional development programs, on-the-job learning, self-guided courses, and certifications.
• Dedicated coach providing regular coaching, guidance, and support for professional growth.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid leave.
• Family support benefits.
• Financial protection benefits.
• Wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive