Director – Corporate Turnaround / Stressed Situations

Job Title: Director – Corporate Turnaround / Stressed Situations

Sector: Professional Services

Location: Dublin

Salary: €140k - €160k DOE plus bonus and benefits

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded and growing Professional Services firm with a strong presence in the mid-market. As part of its continued expansion, the firm is strengthening its Corporate Turnaround capability and is seeking a senior Director to lead operational turnaround engagements across stressed businesses.

Why should you apply?

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity suited to a commercially astute turnaround specialist who thrives in complex and pressured environments. The role focuses on operational and performance-led transformation within stressed businesses.

You will be brought into situations where decisive action, strong stakeholder management and rapid execution are required. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of critical assignments, drive aggressive change programmes and deliver tangible results in short timeframes, while enhancing your profile within a respected and ambitious firm.

Who should apply?

This role will suit an experienced corporate turnaround professional with a track record of delivering operational restructuring and performance improvement in stressed environments. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a Corporate Turnaround Director, Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), or similar senior transformation role
• Strong background in operational restructuring rather than insolvency-led assignments
• Experience working as an advisor, interim executive or contractor in high-pressure environments
• Proven ability to design and execute aggressive change programmes within tight timelines
• Strong commercial judgement and confidence operating at Board and lender level

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting to the senior leadership team, this Director will lead discrete, high-pressure engagements across a portfolio of stressed businesses. Responsibilities will include:

• Turnaround Strategy – Rapid assessment of business performance and development of actionable turnaround plans
• Operational Restructuring – Leading cost reduction, process redesign and performance improvement initiatives
• Liquidity & Cash Management – Stabilising short-term cash flow and implementing robust financial controls
• Stakeholder Management – Engaging with Boards, lenders and investors to restore confidence and alignment
• Change Leadership – Driving aggressive transformation programmes with clear milestones and accountability
• Performance Monitoring – Establishing KPIs and governance frameworks to track recovery progress
• Interim Leadership – Acting in senior operational roles where required to stabilise and reposition the business
• Exit Readiness – Preparing businesses for refinancing, sale or return to sustainable growth

Interested in this position?

To apply please submit your CV to Lisa Tully who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.