Head of Business Services & Outsourced Finance

Head of Business Services & Outsourced Finance Head of Business Services & Outsourced Finance 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Meraki Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Meraki Talent Principal Manager- Accountancy & Finance at Meraki Talent Ltd, Scotland, London, and New York Meraki Talent has been exclusively retained to appoint a Head of Business Services & Outsourced Finance for a forward-thinking and rapidly expanding Chartered Accountancy firm in Scotland. This is a newly created, strategic leadership role, reporting directly to the board and designed for a proven leader ready to shape and grow a critical division of the firm. Please note: Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, all prospective candidates will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before full client details are shared. The Firm: Our client is a respected and growing Chartered Accountancy firm with regional hubs across the UK. Their service offering spans the full spectrum of Audit, Business Services, Corporate Finance, Outsourced/Virtual Finance, and Tax. What sets them apart is their commitment to being more than accountants. They position themselves as strategic growth partners, working closely with clients’ leadership teams to embed themselves in commercial decision-making and long-term planning. Their client base ranges from corporates to owner-managed and family-run businesses. The Opportunity: This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of an established Business Services & Outsourced Finance function. You will lead a team of professionals ranging from Associate to Senior Manager level across multiple locations. The successful candidate will be the figurehead of this service line, responsible for shaping its future, embedding best practices, adopting emerging technologies, and ensuring exceptional client delivery in an evolving digital landscape. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement the Business Services strategy, aligned with firm-wide objectives Lead and manage the division across all operational, reporting, and compliance functions Drive innovation and efficiency through automation, digital tools, and workflow improvements Act as a strategic advisor to the Board and contribute to overall firm direction Inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration Candidate Profile: Proven track record as a Director or Partner within Business Services, Advisory, or Outsourced/Virtual Finance in Practice ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or equivalent (desirable but not essential) Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a client-first mindset Experienced in leading multi-site teams and managing change in growing organisations Candidates from industry backgrounds with relevant leadership experience will also be considered Contact Information: To explore this opportunity in complete confidence, please contact Dean at Meraki Talent. This is a retained assignment, and all enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meraki Talent by 2x Get notified about new Head of Business Services jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom . 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