Are you a strategic finance leader ready to drive growth and deliver real impact for high-potential businesses? Do you love building relationships, finding solutions to clients problems and adding value?

Our Business Services and Outsourcing team in Manchester are growing, and we’re currently seeking a Director to join them on their journey.

You'll be getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Build and sustain strong business development relationships, actively representing the firm within the Manchester and North West business community and innovation hubs, and participating in seminars and panel events to generate new opportunities.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of clients within the tech and high-growth sectors, focusing on delivering fast paced strategic solutions strategic finance services rather than traditional year-end accounts and tax compliance.
• Take full ownership of client meetings by leading discussions, driving projects to completion, and managing and mentoring a team to provide high-quality financial insights.
• Deliver strategic finance support including financial modelling, forecasting, fractional CFO support, and producing insightful financial data to inform key business decisions.
• Serve as a vital link between the corporate finance team and clients, enhancing management information systems for businesses that may not yet be ready for transactions.

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Business Services & Outsourcing Director you should have;

• The relevant qualifications (ACA/ACCA)
• Excellent business development skills, with a proven track record of winning new work and cultivating enduring client relationships.
• Proven experience in a management role within professional services, ideally with 3+ years at a senior manager level and readiness to step confidently into a Director position.
• Strong expertise in strategic finance, business advisory, and developing management information, with a preference for experience in tech or high-growth sectors.
• Demonstrated capability to independently lead client meetings, manage diverse portfolios, and motivate teams to deliver insightful financial and strategic results.
• Flexibility to work with a visible presence in the Manchester office as required, and reliable commuting ability if not based centrally.
• Clear ambition to progress towards partnership within a 5-10 year career plan, exhibiting a proactive, market-facing mindset and leadership potential.

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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