CFO Solutions - Business Process Outsourcing

GRANT THORNTON; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global audit and advisory firm in London seeks a Business Process Outsourcing - Business Development Manager to drive growth through effective networking and managing the proposal cycle. The ideal candidate will have outsourcing experience and excellent communication skills. This role encourages flexibility and aims to foster an inclusive culture where contributions are valued.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Encouragement of personal passions

Qualifications

• Experience in outsourcing.
• Ability to manage client and delivery team relationships.
• Experience in building internal and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support business growth through identifying outsourcing opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of business.
• Manage the proposal cycle in its entirety.

Skills

Outsourcing experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc.)

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Across the world, we bring diverse experiences to our clients—delivering a better, personalized, proactive, and agile service. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Our teams help individuals, businesses, and communities achieve their goals by doing what is right. You will be part of the Business Process Outsourcing function within our CFO Solutions team.

The Business Process Outsourcing team acts as an extension of our clients’ finance teams, supporting their bookkeeping and compliance needs. We ensure timely and accurate reporting, providing a solid basis for clients to meet their tax and reporting obligations, benefiting society as a whole.

A look into the role

As a Business Process Outsourcing - Business Development Manager in our CFO Solutions Team, you will drive business growth by identifying and converting outsourcing opportunities. You will build internal and external networks to establish a pipeline of business and manage the proposal cycle from start to finish.

You will also be responsible for:

• Building your network and relationships with key business development contacts within the firm, such as sector teams
• Collaborating closely with our GT India colleagues
• Leading client relationships through the proposal process
• Supporting account management efforts to grow key targets and clients
• Generating ideas for thought leadership and creating BPO brochures for external use
• Maintaining proposal templates and up-to-date credentials lists
• Educating teams across Grant Thornton about our BPO offerings and developing strong cross-line-of-service relationships

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria for joining as a Business Process Outsourcing Associate Director are:

• Experience in outsourcing
• Excellent communication skills for managing client and delivery team relationships
• Experience managing internal systems for business analytics and management
• Proven ability to build key client and internal relationships to support growth
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence senior decision-makers
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work across diverse teams and cultures
• A proactive, can-do attitude

It would be advantageous if you also had:

• A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, or CIPFA)
• Experience in managing, coaching, or developing others
• Successful sales and business development experience

Knowing we’re right for you

At Grant Thornton, we value the contributions of all our people and foster an inclusive culture that respects differences. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions both inside and outside the office.

Our open culture means you'll interact with leaders who are genuinely interested in you and your unique qualities. We support flexible working options to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The impact you make here extends beyond your daily tasks—through secondments, charity fundraising, supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries, and more. Our values—purposeful drive, active curiosity, and candid kindness—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—people committed to doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.