Opus Advisory Group has further strengthened its advisory and turnaround capabilities with the appointment of Heather Bamforth as Director. Heather brings more than 20 years of experience supporting businesses through periods of challenge, transition, and growth.
Based in Manchester, Heather joins Opus following a senior advisory role at KPMG, where she played a key role in re-establishing the firm’s restructuring and turnaround capability. Her career spans Big 4, top-10 and regional accountancy firms, with extensive experience across administrations, CVAs, accelerated M&A and complex stakeholder environments, as well as advisory-led turnaround work across a variety of industries and sectors.
Earlier in her career, Heather worked on several high-profile administrations, including several well-known retail and consumer brands. In recent years, however, her focus has shifted decisively towards early-stage advisory and value stabilisation, helping business owners to identify issues early, extend their cash runway, thereby enabling them to make informed decisions before formal processes become unavoidable.
At Opus, Heather will work closely with Partner Frank Ofonagoro within the firm’s advisory team, supporting owner-managed and mid-market businesses in Manchester and across the UK.
Commenting on her appointment, Heather Bamforth said: “What attracted me to Opus was the people, the culture and the clarity of purpose. Too often, businesses only access advice when their options have narrowed. I believe business owners deserve the opportunity and the time to fix problems before they become terminal. Opus’ advisory-led approach allows us to stabilise value, create breathing space and help clients make decisions based on facts, not fear.”
Frank Ofonagoro, Partner at Opus Business Advisory Group, added: “Heather brings a rare combination of deep technical experience and genuine empathy for business owners under pressure. Her background, network and mindset are an excellent fit for Opus, and for the clients we support every day.”
Tim Dolder, Managing Partner at Opus Business Advisory Group, said: “Heather’s appointment reinforces our commitment to early intervention and proactive advice. Her experience and perspective will significantly strengthen our ability to help businesses navigate uncertainty and find a path forward.”
Heather is also Chair of the North West Committee for the Institute for Turnaround (IFT), further strengthening Opus’ presence and influence within the UK’s advisory turnaround and restructuring community.
