Corporate Restructuring Director

Corporate Restructuring Director – Birmingham Location: Birmingham (hybrid working available)Level: Director / Senior DirectorService line: Corporate Restructuring / Insolvency (Advisory + Formal appointments)Cherry Professional has partnered with a high-performing accountancy practice in Birmingham in order to recruit a Corporate Restructuring Director to help lead and grow its restructuring offering. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced restructuring professional who enjoys combining technical delivery, client leadership, and business development, with a clear route to PartnershipThe OpportunityYou’ll take a leading role in delivering a broad range of corporate restructuring assignments, working closely with Partners and the wider advisory/tax teams. The remit will be a mix of hands-on case delivery and market-facing growth, with autonomy to shape the service line and develop a strong Midlands profile.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Lead and deliver corporate restructuring workstreams including:\n
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  • Independent business reviews (IBRs), options reviews, stakeholder support and turnaround planning
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  • Contingency planning, cashflow/working capital advisory, short-term liquidity support
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  • Formal insolvency assignments (where licensed), including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, CVAs and advisory around distress scenarios
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• Act as a senior point of contact for directors, lenders, and key stakeholders
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• Manage, mentor and develop a team of restructuring professionals (and collaborate with other service lines)
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• Drive pipeline through referrals and new business activity across Birmingham and the wider Midlands (banks, PE, lawyers, corporates, advisers)
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• Support the Partners with proposals, pitching, fee negotiation and strategic growth initiatives
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What We’re Looking For\n

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• Strong track record in corporate restructuring (advisory and/or formal insolvency)
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• Proven ability to lead assignments, manage stakeholders and deliver commercially sound outcomes
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• Demonstrable business development capability (referral network, origination, or strong market presence)
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• JIEB qualified
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• Confident people leader with experience developing high-performing teams
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• UK driving licence and ability to travel locally as required
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What’s On Offer\n

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• Highly competitive salary + bonus (dependent on experience and portability of billings)
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• Hybrid working and flexible benefits package
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• Strong platform for progression (including a clear path to Partner where appropriate)
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• High-quality client base and a collaborative, multi-service accountancy environment
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Interested?If you’re a Corporate Restructuring professional considering a move in Birmingham, apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.