Overview

Practical solutions for complex change

Today’s change agenda is broad, fast-moving and complex. Businesses are navigating economic pressures, regulatory shifts and digital disruption—often all at once. At Grant Thornton, we help clients manage this complexity with tailored consulting solutions that align transformation with business strategy.

Our team combines deep industry insight with cross-functional expertise to address the key drivers of successful change—leadership, stakeholder engagement and sustainable delivery. From strategic design to operational execution, we provide connected, hands-on support that delivers practical outcomes.

Whether you're scaling operations, enhancing compliance or delivering digital innovation, our Consulting team works as an extension of yours—focused on value, resilience and long-term success.

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Our solutions

CFO advisory

Modernise your finance function with advisory, automation and outsourcing solutions that free up time and improve performance.

HR and people solutions

Future-proof your workforce with expert HR, L&D and change solutions designed to support growth, culture and compliance.

Regulatory and policy solutions

Expert support to manage regulatory change, streamline reporting and reduce compliance risk across your organisation.

Sustainability solutions

Practical ESG strategies, reporting and risk solutions that help organisations build sustainable, resilient futures.

Digital solutions

Deliver digital transformation with strategies, systems and solutions that improve productivity, resilience and business value.

M&A solutions

Achieve successful transactions with buy-side, sell-side and integration support tailored to your business strategy.

Strategy and economic advisory

Evidence-based strategy and economic advisory services that help organisations navigate change, innovate and grow.

Workforce solutions

Flexible staffing and workforce planning solutions that help organisations stay agile, compliant and ready for growth.

CFO advisory

Modernise your finance function with advisory, automation and outsourcing solutions that free up time and improve performance.

Digital solutions

Deliver digital transformation with strategies, systems and solutions that improve productivity, resilience and business value.

HR and people solutions

Future-proof your workforce with expert HR, L&D and change solutions designed to support growth, culture and compliance.

M&A solutions

Achieve successful transactions with buy-side, sell-side and integration support tailored to your business strategy.

Regulatory and policy solutions

Expert support to manage regulatory change, streamline reporting and reduce compliance risk across your organisation.

Strategy and economic advisory

Evidence-based strategy and economic advisory services that help organisations navigate change, innovate and grow.

Sustainability solutions

Practical ESG strategies, reporting and risk solutions that help organisations build sustainable, resilient futures.

Workforce solutions

Flexible staffing and workforce planning solutions that help organisations stay agile, compliant and ready for growth.

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Why Grant Thornton

Our consulting services are tailored to meet the unique needs of your business, offering specialised expertise across key areas. We provide flexible solutions that adapt to support your organisation’s growth and success. Our services are underpinned by our Transformation Excellence Framework, which equips us to support you effectively at each stage of your journey.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

  • Industry relevance: Strategic advice grounded in deep sector knowledge
  • Sustainable transformation: Proven methods that deliver lasting impact
  • Tailored support: Practical, flexible solutions aligned to your business goals 
  • Integrated expertise: Access to cross-functional teams with global reach
  • End-to-end delivery: Support from strategy development through to implementation 

Find out how we can help you deliver real change. Get in touch with our Consulting team.

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Transformation excellence

Supporting successful transformation across consulting

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Underpins transformation across services
Our Transformation Excellence approach supports strategic, enterprise and regulatory change where transformation is a core focus.
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Guides delivery at every stage
We support clients through each phase of change, from planning and mobilisation to sustained implementation.
3.
Built to align with client goals
Transformation is always connected to client priorities—balancing ambition with commercial reality.
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Focus on people and outcomes
We emphasise leadership, stakeholder engagement and structured planning to ensure transformation succeeds.
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Strategic change

Align strategy with long-term growth

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Corporate and business planning
We shape strategic direction and align planning with evolving priorities for sustainable business growth.
2.
Target operating model design
We redesign operating models to support transformation and improve cross-functional performance.
3.
Business and tech strategy alignment
We ensure business and digital goals work together to accelerate value creation.
4.
Workforce and HR planning
We support HR strategy, workforce modelling and organisational restructuring to build resilience.
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Enterprise change

Unlock efficiency and performance

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Digital transformation delivery
We modernise systems and operations to enhance agility, productivity and customer experience.
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Finance and ERP transformation
We optimise finance functions and lead full ERP implementations with minimal disruption.
3.
Continuous improvement models
We introduce lean methodologies to streamline operations and embed a culture of progress.
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Performance measurement frameworks
We help track results through tailored metrics, dashboards and data visualisation tools.
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Regulatory programmes

Navigate regulatory change with confidence

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Regulatory change execution
We manage programmes that ensure timely, compliant delivery of complex regulatory changes.
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Governance and risk strategy
We help clients design oversight and control models that meet evolving regulatory demands.
3.
Compliance training and education
We build knowledge internally to support sustainable compliance post-implementation.
4.
Programme leadership and reporting
We lead large-scale regulatory initiatives with clear milestones, stakeholder updates and quality assurance.
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Enterprise Change Framework

A flexible model for delivering transformation

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Guides transformation from end-to-end
Our ECF is used to deliver strategic, operational and regulatory change programmes with clarity and control.
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Supports a wide range of change types
From digital transformation to compliance delivery, the framework is adaptable across industries and scopes.
3.
Tools that enhance delivery and oversight
Includes practical toolkits for managing risk, resources, governance and success tracking.
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Enables outcomes, not just outputs
ECF ensures transformation work is aligned, achievable and tied to meaningful business results.

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    Amanda Ward
    Amanda Ward
    Partner - Consulting
    Dublin
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    Brian O'Dwyer
    Brian O'Dwyer
    Partner – Consulting
    Dublin
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    Áine Logan
    Áine Logan
    Partner - Advisory
    Belfast
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    Shane O'Neill
    Shane O'Neill
    Partner - Consulting
    Dublin
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    Conor O'Dwyer
    Conor O'Dwyer
    Partner - Consulting
    Dublin
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    Kevin Coleman
    Kevin Coleman
    Partner - Advisory
    Dublin
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    Janice Daly
    Janice Daly
    Partner - Advisory
    Dublin
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    Sharon Scanlan
    Sharon Scanlan
    Partner - Advisory
    Cork
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    Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan
    Partner - Advisory
    Dublin
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      Industries we serve

      Asset management
      We streamline compliance, optimise operations, and navigate complexities — empowering you to focus on growth and outperform in a dynamic market.
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      Aviation
      Help your organisation take flight with expert solutions, including lease management services, financial modelling and sustainability advisory.
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      Banking
      Navigate regulatory challenges, enhance risk management, drive digital transformation, and achieve ESG compliance with expert banking solutions.
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      E-money and digital payments
      Drive growth in e-money and digital payments with tailored solutions. Meet compliance, safeguard operations, and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
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      Public sector
      Transform your organisation with expert support in governance, digital innovation, sustainability, and workforce strategy to deliver lasting impact.
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      Healthcare
      Transform healthcare with innovative solutions. Meet growing demands, optimise costs, and embrace digital transformation with expert support.
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      Insurance
      Expert support for insurance companies in compliance, ESG, technology, data analytics, and growth strategies to stay competitive in a changing market.
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      Life sciences
      We help life sciences companies harness data, optimise costs, and navigate global tax and regulatory challenges for growth and innovation.
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      Technology
      Optimise your businesses, navigate evolving regulation and grow sustainably in an ever-changing world.
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