Director, CFO Advisory (Business Transformation)

This Director-level position sits within Stout's CFO Advisory practice, focusing on business transformation and operational performance improvement. The role spans working capital optimisation, SG&A cost reduction, margin enhancement, and post-acquisition value creation across a broad range of industries including manufacturing, consumer products, healthcare, and business services.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted adviser to CFOs and executive leadership teams, translating complex financial and operational data into practical recommendations. They will manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, mentor junior team members, and contribute to business development and practice growth. Familiarity with ERP platforms, business intelligence tools, and emerging AI and automation technologies is expected.

• Lead CFO Advisory engagements focused on financial and operational performance improvement, cost reduction, and sustainable value creation.
• Partner with CFOs, executive teams, and private equity sponsors to develop and execute finance transformation initiatives.
• Assess and improve working capital management, including inventory optimisation, accounts receivable and payable, and order-to-cash processes.
• Identify and implement SG&A cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities through organisational and process assessments.
• Support post-close value creation programmes, including synergy realisation and strategic transformation execution.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and performance metrics to support executive decision-making and measure outcomes.

• 10 or more years of relevant experience in finance transformation, management consulting, operational improvement, or transaction-related value creation.
• Demonstrated expertise in working capital optimisation, including cash conversion and order-to-cash process improvement.
• Proven ability to manage complex client engagements and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Experience presenting financial and operational recommendations to CFOs, C-suite executives, and private equity stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms, business intelligence tools, and emerging technologies used in finance transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Stout is an advisory firm providing investment banking, valuation, and financial advisory services. The firm works with middle-market and large organisations across a range of industries, with a particular focus on private equity-backed and transaction-oriented environments. Stout's CFO Advisory practice supports clients through finance transformation, performance improvement, and value creation programmes.