KordaMentha
Financial Services
ExecutiveDirector-PerformanceImprovement
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“Executive Director - Performance Improvement at KordaMentha. Skills: Performance improvement, Financial operations, Business development. Originate engagements. Lead engagements”
What You'll Achieve.
Value-creating action; Measurable improvements
Industry & Context.
Strategic problem-solving
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years experience, Winning client engagements, Leading client engagements, Board and C-suite level, Financial performance improvement, Operational performance improvement, Diagnosing business challenges, Solving business challenges, Managing engagement economics, Revenue growth experience, Profitability experience, Building high-performing teams, Mentoring high-performing teams, Retaining high-performing teams, Advanced analytical skills, Financial modelling skills, Strategic problem-solving skills, Stakeholder management capability
Nice to Have
Market presence, Established networks, Credibility
What You'll Do.
Originate engagements
Drive business development
Manage senior client relationships
Identify performance improvement opportunities
Advise Boards on financial strategy
Advise C-suite on financial strategy
Advise Boards on cash flow
Advise C-suite on cash flow
Advise Boards on cost structures
Advise C-suite on cost structures
Advise Boards on business model optimisation
Advise C-suite on business model optimisation
Diagnose underperformance drivers
Deliver profitability improvements
Deliver efficiency improvements
Own engagement economics
Ensure commercial discipline
Contribute to thought leadership
Strengthen firm's market position
Build high-performing teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Board level; C-suite level
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
Since 2002, KordaMentha has been entrusted with some of the region’s most complex and sensitive commercial situations. We are an advisory and investment firm at heart, helping corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value. Fiercely independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our diverse experience – from finance and real estate to law enforcement and the c-suite – enables us to make a difference for our clients across our service offerings in financial crime, forensic, performance improvement, real estate and restructuring. We provide bold and impactful solutions delivering growth, certainty, and value. There is strength in difference. And we are different. Join KordaMentha — Where Your Growth Is Our Priority We don’t just hire talent; we invest in it - with support that accelerates your success in every way Why Join Us? * Professional Development: Expert mentorship, tailored training via KordaMentha Business School, study support, and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors — build your brand, expand your network, and gain strategic insights from senior leaders * Flexibility: We champion work/life integration with options that fit your lifestyle. * Career Growth: Merit-based promotions, secondments, and opportunities to work alongside senior leaders on impactful projects. * Leave That Works for You: Buy extra leave, swap public holidays, and access volunteer, generous parental leave and career break options. * Culture & Connection: Social events, cultural celebrations, and our bi-ennial black-tie ball. * Family Support: Flexible parental leave, return-to-work support through our partner GracePapers, and resources for every stage of family life. * Health & Wellbeing: Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential and industry leading EAP for you and your family.
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