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About the Role
The Head of Data will lead the firm's data transformation programme, enhancing the operating model, architecture, and governance for scalable and secure data capabilities. This senior leadership role drives the UK data strategy, shaping data management, identifying value opportunities, and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable outcomes. The role champions data governance, analytics, and intelligence-led decision-making to improve client and team member experiences, fostering a strong data culture aligned with firmwide objectives. Collaboration with senior UK firm leaders and global IT & transformation colleagues is key to delivering outcomes aligned with enterprise platforms, security standards, and architectural principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead the firm's data transformation programme.
- Enhance the operating model, architecture, and governance for scalable and secure data capabilities.
- Drive the UK data strategy for Forvis Mazars.
- Shape data management practices.
- Identify opportunities for data-driven value.
- Ensure initiatives deliver measurable outcomes across service lines.
- Champion data governance, analytics, and intelligence-led decision-making.
- Enhance experiences for clients and team members.
- Maintain and develop a strong data culture aligned with firmwide objectives.
- Work with senior UK firm leaders and global IT & transformation colleagues to deliver measurable outcomes.
- Align outcomes with enterprise platforms, security standards, and architectural principles.
Requirements
- Experience with strong data background exemplifying understanding of Data Architecture, Integration platforms, cloud data platforms, data governance and metadata management.
- A strong knowledge and interest in Data Science and AI based practices with good technical competence in using AI.
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence operating models and culture through data.
- Experience leading enterprise data transformation programmes.
- Experience working with IT and enterprise architecture teams.
- Experience implementing data governance frameworks.
- Experience building data teams or Data Hub capabilities.
- An understanding of accountancy & advisory in a professional services organisation would be highly beneficial.
- Experience working in regulated environments.
Skills
- Data Architecture
- Data Integration
- Cloud data platforms
- Data governance
- Metadata management
- Data Science
- AI
- Analytics
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior leader
- Head of Data
About the Company
- Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services.
- Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners.
- We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
- You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one.
- You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team.
- Together, we grow, belong and impact.
- The Innovation Team in the UK is dedicated to shaping a future-focused firm where innovation is part of everything we do.
- At the heart of our team is client-centred design which aligns to our local and global focus on our client experience.
- This is then powered by data, and cutting edge technologies to deliver transformative outcomes.
- We anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of our clients with confidence and precision working as closely as possible to collaborate on their needs.
- Together, we are building a firm that thrives on innovation, ensuring sustainable growth and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
- We’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients, and the communities we’re part of.
- We’ll support you to learn, explore, and grow as you take this journey with us.
- Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives.
- After all, success comes from working together.
- At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and have an impact – now and in the future.
- Together, we grow, belong and impact.
- We are in the middle of transitioning to a new recruitment system, and we’re excited to share our career opportunities with you.
- Vacancies are now being posted, and further roles will continue to appear over the coming weeks.
- As we complete the transition, you may notice the occasional issue, and we appreciate your understanding.
- Thank you for your patience while we get everything in place.
Equal Opportunity
- At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values.
- We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.
- We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.
- We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.