Fund manager Perpetual has named a leader of its restructuring program as its new chief financial officer.

Gillian Larkins will replace outgoing CFO Roger Burrows on January 7.

She joined Perpetual in October from Westpac to be Perpetual’s group executive of its transformation office, overseeing the fund manager’s restructure aimed at cutting costs and simplifying the business.

Ms Larkins’ knowledge of the restructure will prove beneficial in her new role as CFO, chief executive Geoff Lloyd said.