Performance Director in Guildford, Surrey

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.