Gravita Business Services Ltd.

We're Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We're a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world. We're growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster. Our mission is to become the UK's leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you'll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you'll also be helping us shape the future of accounting . Lead the Future of Tax at Gravita At Gravita, we're building the UK's leading tech-enabled accounting partner for ambitious SMEs. As we grow, we're seeking an exceptional senior leader to guide our Tax service line into its next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity for an established Partner to step into a firmwide leadership role. You'll lead a group of experienced Partners and Directors, shape the strategic direction and growth of our tax offering, and play a key role in Gravita's Executive Leadership Team. What makes this role different? You'll lead leaders This isn't about managing a team; it's about inspiring and aligning a high-performing group of senior Partners and Directors to execute a unified, high-impact tax strategy. You'll shape the future From compliance and advisory to R&D and international tax, you'll define how Gravita evolves its tax offering in a rapidly changing landscape. You'll drive commercial growth You'll own the P&L, set ambitious growth targets, and unlock new revenue streams through service line collaboration, innovation, and strategic client engagement. You'll be Gravita's voice Whether advising marquee clients, speaking at industry events, or contributing to thought leadership, you'll represent Gravita at the highest levels. You'll lead transformation From integrating acquisitions to embedding cutting-edge digital solutions, you'll spearhead transformation across the Tax function. What you bring CTA-qualified (or equivalent); ACA desirable. STEP or ADIT is a plus 15-20 years' experience in practice or industry, including 5+ years in senior leadership Proven success leading multi-office or international tax teams Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and margin growth A collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style Board-level influencing skills and cross-functional gravitas What success looks like Sustained growth in fee income and profitability Exceptional client satisfaction and retention High levels of team engagement and retention Strong new business pipeline and cross-service collaboration Industry-leading quality and risk management standards Why Gravita? We're ambitious, delivery-focused, and people-first. We care deeply about our teams, our clients, and the impact we make. We're building a modern, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and succeed. At Gravita, you'll have the autonomy to lead, the platform to grow, and the opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, fast-growing firm.

We're Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We're a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world. We're growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster. Our mission is to become the UK's leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you'll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you'll also be helping us shape the future of accounting . The Role As Associate Director of FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of our business. This is a high-impact position, responsible for delivering insightful analysis, driving financial planning processes, and partnering with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making. You'll lead a team to build robust forecasting models, and ensure the business is equipped with the financial insights needed to grow and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Strategic FP&A Leadership Define and uphold a clear vision of "what good looks like" in FP&A, setting high standards for financial insight, accuracy, and business impact. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing forward-looking analysis and recommendations that drive business performance. Reporting & Performance Management Develop and implement a structured cadence of financial reporting, forecasting, and performance reviews. Lead monthly reporting cycles, ensuring timely and insightful updates to key stakeholders. Drive accountability by following up on variances and action plans to influence in-month results. Team Leadership & Business Support Lead and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure consistent and proactive financial support is provided to business units, enabling data-driven decision-making. Promote collaboration across finance and operational teams to align financial planning with business strategy. Budgeting & Forecasting Build, maintain, and continuously improve a robust budget model. Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting exercises, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. KPI Management & Industry Insight Identify, track, and influence key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the professional services/accountancy industry. Provide deep analysis of trends and drivers behind financial performance, offering recommendations for improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: Essential Qualifications & Experience Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Minimum of 5 years' experience in FP&A, with a proven track record of delivering impactful financial insights. At least 2 years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams. Strong understanding of the accountancy or professional services industry. Desirable Skills & Experience Familiarity with CCH and other practice management systems. Proficiency in Power BI and financial data modelling. Experience working in a private equity-backed, buy-and-build environment. Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus. Your Career with Gravita When you join Gravita, we'll support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn, grow and unlock your true potential. We'll work with you to build a progression plan to outline how you'll grow at our company and everything we'll do to help you get there. We're also passionate about learning and development, to help you focus on your future. The Nitty Gritty Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes. Your development won't be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size. It's a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).