Director of Outsourcing

Our client is a multi-office accountancy and advisory firm providing a full range of services including accounts, tax, payroll, business advisory and financial planning. Known for its forward-thinking approach and strong client relationships, the firm works with a broad portfolio of SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses across the South East. Your new company A growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint an experienced Outsourcing Director to join its Guildford office. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with ambitious owner-managed businesses, provide strategic financial advice, and help shape the future direction of a modern, fast-growing practice. Your new role As Outsourcing Director, you will act as a trusted adviser to clients, supporting boards and business owners with strategic financial decision-making. You will lead outsourced finance engagements, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, provide commercial insight, and ensure robust financial governance and compliance.Key responsibilities include: • Acting as a senior strategic adviser to SME and owner-managed business clients • Leading board-level meetings and delivering meaningful financial insight • Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and performance reporting • Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and operational efficiency • Supporting clients through periods of growth, transformation and change • Working closely with specialist teams across tax, audit and payroll • Developing and mentoring finance teams, both internally and within client organisations What you'll need to succeed • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification • Previous experience operating at Director level within practice or outsourced finance • Strong background advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses • Commercially minded with the ability to influence strategic decision-making • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams • Previous exposure to growth businesses, scale-ups, or transformation projects would be advantageous. • Applications will also be considered from experienced and practice-trained Finance Directors seeking a move into professional practice and client advisory work. What you'll get in return • Salary from £75,000 depending on experience • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days' leave • Birthday leave • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Pension scheme • Cycle to Work scheme • Regular social events • Free flu jabs • Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm What you need to do now If you'd like a discreet conversation to understand the firm, culture and longer-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more details. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk