FP&A Associate Director | Top 10 Firm | Manchester or London
Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a high-visibility leadership role driving FP&A services across growth and scale-up clients? Do you excel at bringing financial propositions to market, generating new business opportunities, and developing high-performing advisory teams? This role offers an exceptional platform to lead a dynamic FP&A client portfolio within a nationally recognised firm, combining commercial business development with hands-on client advisory.
About the Firm
This Top 10 Firm provides comprehensive accounting, tax, and corporate advisory services to an ambitious portfolio of mid-market enterprises, scale-ups, and multinational corporate groups. Recognised for its market-leading proposition and commitment to technical innovation, the firm fosters a collaborative, high-growth environment where senior leaders are empowered to execute national expansion strategy, shape advisory offerings, and mentor emerging talent.
Responsibilities
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Take a key lead role in executing the firm's growth plan for FP&A client advisory, coordinating national rollout and service proposition delivery.
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Drive proactive business development, identifying, pitching, and converting new commercial opportunities across scale-up and mid-market sectors.
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Oversee commercial management of a client portfolio, including engagement pricing, billing, recovery rates, and profitability optimisation.
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Lead high-quality FP&A client engagements, managing client expectations and delivering tailored financial insight, budgeting, and modelling solutions.
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Ensure full compliance with firm risk management requirements, quality controls, and established professional operational procedures.
As an FP&A Associate Director you will:
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Lead, mentor, and support the professional growth of an FP&A team, aligning local performance with the firm's overarching national agenda.
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Utilise modern FP&A software platforms alongside advanced Excel and PowerBI capabilities to deliver market-leading financial intelligence.
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Build and nurture strategic relationships with key senior stakeholders, dynamic business founders, and corporate decision-makers.
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Collaborate seamlessly across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex client projects and integrated advisory solutions.
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Champion service excellence, ensuring team outputs consistently meet strict service level agreements and internal quality benchmarks.
What You'll Receive
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Competitiveannual leave (with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days).
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Hybrid working pattern (2-3 days in office per week).
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Private medical cover.
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Annual discretionary performance bonus scheme.
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Enhanced parental leave (up to 22 weeks full pay)
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FP&A Associate Director - Top 10 Firm - LDN/MAN in London employer: Austin Rose Associates
Austin Rose Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a unique work culture that prioritises flexibility and autonomy, allowing Tax Advisors to thrive without the constraints of timesheets. With opportunities for professional growth through collaboration on bespoke projects and direct engagement with Directors and Partners, employees can specialise in transactional tax areas while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic in the vibrant setting of London and the South East.
