Average Finance Consultant salary in the UK

Interim Finance transformation Consultant Contract/Hybrid-workingWho we areGrant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms.Joining us in Finance ConsultingGrant Thornton’s Finance Consulting team helps organisations build future-fit finance functions by identifying and addressing root causes that impact finance effectiveness. The team supports CFOs and finance teams to deliver operational excellence, business protection, value creation, and strong stakeholder management. Key offerings include finance function assessments and healthchecks, transformation, process improvement, target operating model design, data and enterprise performance management (EPM), business partnering, and IPO readiness. Their approach is tailored to help clients improve efficiency, scalability, and strategic impact across all sectors, with a focus on mid to upper market businesses.Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced interim Finance Transformation consultant, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments.Skills we are looking forStrong finance background with experience in finance transformation, TOM design, and function assessmentsProven delivery of analysis, process improvements, finance change management and end-to-end transformation programmesExperience with finance systems, ERP, and EPM tools, plus data-driven reporting improvements is beneficialAbility to partner with CFOs and senior stakeholders to drive value and business outcomesKnowledge of controls, governance, and scaling finance functions (IPO/readiness desirable)What’s in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.Doing what’s right ahead of what’s easyEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.How to join You’ll first apply through by sending your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks.We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the recruiter.

About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Securities Finance Consultant to work for our client within the Fintech sector. This is initially a 3 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. Our client is seeking a Senior Securities Finance Consultant to play a central role in delivering advisory, project leadership, business analysis, and implementation support, predominantly to KSA or Middle East Clients with our clients SFCM platform. The role involves supporting clients in setting up their SBL business from scratch. The successful candidate will combine strong SFCM product knowledge, securities finance expertise, and analytical capability to define current-state processes, design target operating models (TOMs), and support transformation initiatives (including Go-Live) across front-to-back operations.Responsibilities: Deliver advisory, project management, business analysis, and implementation support for SFCM, primarily for KSA clients.Support clients in establishing Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) businesses from inception.Assess current-state front-to-back processes and define target operating models (TOMs).Gather, document, and translate business requirements into SFCM functional solutions.Configure and support SFCM across trade lifecycle, collateral, and reporting.Support testing (SIT/UAT), Go-Live readiness, and post–Go-Live stabilization.Engage and manage senior client stakeholders across business, operations, and IT.Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery.About You6–10+ years of experience in Securities Financing (SBL, Repo, or Collateral Management).Project management and/or project delivery experienceStrong hands-on knowledge of SFCM or Equilend, Pirum (other industry SBL platforms) (required or highly preferred).Proven experience in consulting, business analysis, or system implementation roles.Solid understanding of front-to-back securities finance workflows.Experience supporting greenfield or market-setup initiatives is a strong advantage.Exposure to KSA or Middle East financial markets and regulations is desirable.Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management capabilities

I am working with a Leicester-based business undergoing a significant finance systems transformation. With major projects underway, including a cloud migration, General Ledger replatforming, and enhancements to FP&A reporting and planning capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Consultant for an initial 6-month contract. This is an opportunity to support key transformation initiatives, improve reporting, and drive greater efficiency across the finance function.This is a hybrid opportunity requiring 3 days per week on-site in Leicester, working closely with finance and technology stakeholders to drive systems improvements, support key transformation projects, and enhance reporting and operational efficiency across the finance function.Working closely with the Finance Systems Lead, you'll play a key role in maintaining momentum across a range of strategic initiatives while helping improve day-to-day finance operations through smarter systems, automation, and reporting enhancements.What You'll Be DoingSupporting critical finance transformation and change initiatives across the FP&A function.Driving improvements to reporting, data processes, and finance systems capabilities.Assisting with the ongoing migration of key finance platforms to the cloud, including supporting the replatforming of the General LedgerIdentifying and implementing BAU efficiency improvements and process automation opportunities.Working closely with finance, FP&A, and technology stakeholders to deliver system enhancements and change projects.Helping ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems across the finance function.What We're Looking ForStrong finance systems and change background with experience working within or alongside finance teams.Proven track record of delivering finance change and transformation projects.Experience implementing, upgrading, rolling out, or enhancing finance systems.Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning, and data management processes.Experience with IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics would be highly advantageous.Exposure to Workday Finance is highly desirable.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and quickly add value.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates