Managing Director

Cobalt Recruitment

London Area, United Kingdom

Description

A specialist finance and accounting advisory firm is looking to appoint a Managing Director to join its senior leadership team.

This is a senior client-facing role, working closely with C-suite executives across large corporates, mid-market businesses and high-growth companies. The role will involve leading complex advisory engagements, building long-term client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact finance and accounting advisory engagements across a range of sectors
  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior clients on technical accounting, transaction support and regulatory reporting
  • Manage client relationships and identify opportunities to expand the firm’s market presence
  • Oversee engagements from scoping through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs
  • Work with executive teams and auditors to resolve complex accounting issues
  • Deliver financial and regulatory reporting support in line with relevant requirements
  • Drive business development through market relationships and new client opportunities
  • Mentor and develop teams across multiple levels
  • Contribute to thought leadership, training and firm-wide knowledge sharing

Candidate profile

  • ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA qualified
  • 14+ years’ experience across accounting, finance, advisory or consulting
  • Big 4 background highly desirable
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
  • Experience advising senior stakeholders on complex reporting or accounting matters
  • Strong client relationship management and business development capability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organised, commercially minded and able to lead multiple engagements
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and committed to high-quality client service