Finyx and Woodhurst join forces to expand consulting capabilities

Finyx has announced a strategic partnership with Woodhurst Consulting, marking a significant step in strengthening their combined ability to deliver end-to-end transformation services across financial services and the public sector.

The move brings together Finyx’s nearly two decades of delivery experience with Woodhurst’s specialist expertise in strategy, operating model design and hands-on implementation. Woodhurst has built a strong reputation for guiding banks, building societies and specialist lenders through complex modernisation programmes, with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes at pace.

Finyx, which employs more than 100 consultants across offices in Belfast, London and York, has long positioned itself as a delivery-focused partner working across government, law enforcement and financial services. The partnership reflects growing client demand for consulting firms that can not only advise but also execute large-scale transformation programmes.

The combined business aims to bridge what both firms describe as a persistent gap in the market, between advisory-led consultancies that lack delivery depth and large global firms where clients can feel underserved. By joining forces, Finyx and Woodhurst intend to offer a model that combines scale with a more personalised, outcome-driven approach.

Integration between the two organisations will be gradual, following a phased roadmap. Synchronisation efforts are planned for 2026, with deeper integration in 2027 and full optimisation targeted by 2028. During this period, both firms will continue to focus on existing client commitments while expanding their joint capabilities.

Phil Stewart, CEO of Finyx, described the partnership as a natural alignment.

“Woodhurst is a natural fit, with strong alignment in both what we do and how we do it,” he said. “We share a client-first approach to transformation, working alongside organisations to deliver meaningful outcomes rather than simply advising from the sidelines.”

Stewart added that early collaboration between the firms has already demonstrated value across areas such as data, delivery and regional capability, with further opportunities emerging in artificial intelligence and digital skills.

Woodhurst’s co-founders – Ben Nadel, Josh Rix and Luke Casey – also emphasised cultural alignment as a key driver of the deal.

In a joint statement, they said the partnership would enable Woodhurst to accelerate its growth ambitions while maintaining its focus on client outcomes.

“With Finyx’s national presence, delivery experience and complementary strengths across AI, digital and data, we are well positioned to become the partner of choice for our clients,” they said.

Over time, clients of both firms are expected to benefit from a broader suite of services, delivered under a unified approach that prioritises measurable results, close collaboration and long-term value creation.