Director – Business Advisory Services

The opportunity

This is a pivotal senior leadership role designed for a commercially astute accounting professional to shape the future of a growing advisory practice. As a Director, you will move beyond traditional compliance, spearheading an insight-led, technology-enabled service model that positions the firm as a strategic partner to its clients. You will hold full accountability for revenue, profitability, and team development, acting as a primary relationship owner for a diverse portfolio while mentoring the next generation of talent within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear strategic direction and maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor and an extension of the client’s internal team to support long-term business goals.
• Provide proactive strategic advice regarding risks, opportunities, and emerging financial issues.
• Oversee the efficient and profitable delivery of client engagements, ensuring consistent high quality.
• Collaborate across tax, corporate finance, and wider advisory service lines to provide integrated client solutions.
• Drive business development initiatives, including active networking and identifying new market opportunities.
• Champion the use of technology and data to enhance service delivery and client insights.
• Contribute to firm-wide thought leadership to enhance the brand’s reputation in the advisory space.
• Manage financial performance, focusing on client retention and sustainable growth.

About you

• Professionally qualified (CA, ACCA, or equivalent) with extensive experience in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in translating complex financial and operational data into actionable commercial insights.
• Strong technical background in business advisory, including scenario planning and investment decision support.
• Demonstrable track record in business development and a proactive approach to practice growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience or a keen interest in leveraging technology to improve accounting workflows and client outcomes.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

Why apply

• Impactful leadership role with the platform to define the strategy of an ambitious, forward-thinking firm.
• Clear path for professional growth and the opportunity to scale services alongside the firm’s expansion.
• Benefit from an entrepreneurial culture that values agility, creative ideas, and swift decision-making.
• Join a supportive environment where high standards are matched by a commitment to personal development.