Senior Director | Forensic Accounting Advisory Services | Forensic & Litigation Consulting in United Kingdom, England, London presso FTI Consulting

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

The Forensic & Litigation Consulting practice offers one of the industry's most complete range of advisory services to clients across the world. Our service offerings include anti-money laundering compliance and investigations; Bribery and corruption investigations; forensic accounting; fraud and other financial crime investigations; governance, risk and regulatory advice; regulatory investigations and litigation support and transactional data analytics. 

Joining as a Senior Director in our Forensic Accounting team, you will be involved in complex and high-profile dispute and investigation cases. Working on behalf of law firms, corporations, governments and high net worth individuals you will be involved in teams with forensic, investigative, data analytic and litigation experience to provide our clients the best possible service.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of accounting disputes and investigations,  which will include preparing expert witness reports. These will generally involve interactions with other team members, client personnel and professionals from other firms involved in our engagements.  

Your primary responsibilities will include: 

• Supervises and performs day-to-day activities of projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in accounting advisory and forensic and litigation consulting engagements. 

• Performs accounting and financial analysis and assists clients with analysing and documenting complex investigative issues. 

• Organising information to facilitate effective data access and analysis. 

• Perform industry and company research utilising online tools and publicly available information, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel. 

• Applying accounting, financial and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines, such as detailed reviews of financial statements and underlying accounting records 

• Maintaining detailed working paper records of reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks. 

• Supervises more junior team member’s analyses. 

• Delivers a high quality product within established timeframes. 

• Preparing draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and/or results of activities. 

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

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent international accountancy qualification;

• Significant experience in forensic accounting and investigations

• Any degree discipline. 

Preferred Experience

• Substantial experience of diverse investigative and forensic accounting matters

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong forensic accounting skills 

• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations 

• Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications 

• Experience of drafting expert witness reports

• Experience of UK GAAP and IFRS, and consideration of compliance with International Standards on Auditing

• Experience of audit 

• Advanced skills in Excel 

• Risk Assessment and Internal Controls Skills  

• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis 

• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment 

• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs 

• Ability to travel 

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer  market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. 

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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.

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