Financial Reporting Advisory Director

Overview

As Financial Reporting Advisory Director within CFO Solutions, you lead high‑quality financial reporting advisory work to help clients navigate complex standards and achieve strategic goals. You shape the service offering, mentor a specialist team, and drive growth through trusted client relationships and market-leading solutions. The role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise in international and local GAAP, and active business development. You’ll represent the firm at external events and internally build a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• work-life balance
• inclusive culture
• opportunity for secondments
• fundraising for local charities
• social impact initiatives

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the Financial Reporting offering and ensure market relevance
• Lead and develop a high-performing specialist team with focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Oversee resource planning and recruitment to maintain skilled delivery
• Act as senior technical advisor on IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, and Companies Act
• Lead complex client projects with sound outputs and risk management
• Build deep, long-term client relationships by understanding their business and priorities
• Develop market-facing propositions, thought leadership, and tools for growth
• Identify new business opportunities through networks and internal connections
• Manage financial performance of the service line, including pipeline, pricing, and efficiency improvements
• Represent the firm at external events, industry forums, and client meetings
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members and foster an inclusive culture
• Lead performance reviews and develop future leaders within the team
• Leverage internal networks across client service boundaries to generate leads

Key requirements

• Professional qualification: ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA with significant post-qualification experience
• Experience leading a substantial portfolio of clients or complex advisory projects
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP; US GAAP experience favourable
• Background in accounting advisory, technical accounting, or financial reporting
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage senior stakeholders, and deliver high-quality client service
• Track record in business development and growth
• Curiosity, commercial awareness, and desire to innovate using digital tools to create efficiencies

• Curiosity
• Commercial awareness
• Leadership and people development
• IFRS knowledge
• UK GAAP knowledge
• US GAAP knowledge (favourable)

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