Consulting Director

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. We are a fast‑growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

We are seeking an experienced Director – Risk & Governance (Control Advisory) to play a key role in growing our Risk & Governance practice. This is a strategic hire focused on building and delivering a market‑leading control advisory offering, supporting our ambition to significantly expand our advisory footprint across corporate clients, including FTSE 350 organisations. This role will sit within the Risk & Governance team and work closely with Business Transformation, Technology, and SOX specialists to deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Delivery

• Lead advisory engagements focused on control environment design, optimisation, and implementation
• Support clients in meeting regulatory requirements, including Corporate Governance Code obligations (e.g. Provision 29)
• Advise on GRC tool selection and implementation, leveraging relationships with leading providers
• Contribute to ERP implementations (e.g. SAP S/4HANA) from a controls and governance perspective
• Provide expertise in SOX control design and support assurance activities where required
• Deliver both large‑scale transformation programmes and targeted advisory engagements

Business Development

Drive growth in the corporate and FTSE 350 market, supporting expansion of the firm’s assurance and advisory footprint

Leverage existing client relationships and networks to generate new business opportunities

Develop and position control advisory services for:

• Large listed organisations
• AIM‑listed and private companies
• Businesses preparing for IPO or carve‑outs
• Collaborate with international teams (notably US and Europe) to deliver global client engagements

Collaboration & Integration

Act as a bridge between Risk & Governance and Business Transformation teams

• Risk Advisory (framework design and implementation)
• Technology Enablement (GRC tools and digital delivery)
• Business Transformation (end‑to‑end ERP programmes)
• SOX / Internal Audit teams (control design and assurance)
• Contribute to a "one‑stop‑shop" consulting offering for clients

Thought Leadership & Market Positioning

Develop thought leadership in Control Advisory and GRC tooling

• Control frameworks in digital transformations
• Governance in shared service centre models
• Enhance the firm’s reputation through client insights and innovation

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to build capability in control advisory
• Play a key role in scaling the Risk & Governance team nationally and internationally
• Support the development of new propositions and service offerings

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Extensive experience in risk, governance, and control advisory within a consulting environment

Strong expertise in:

• Internal control frameworks (SOX and non‑SOX)
• GRC tooling and digital governance solutions
• ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA) from a controls perspective
• Proven track record in leading complex client engagements
• Demonstrated ability in business development and revenue generation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple sectors (e.g. Life Sciences, Energy, Financial Services, Public Sector)
• Established network with clients and GRC technology providers
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or carve‑outs
• International delivery experience or collaboration with global teams
• Additional language skills

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That is why we are working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.