A&T Technology Transformation Lead

Title: A&T Technology Transformation Lead

Description: A&T Technology Transformation Lead Type: Interim | 3–6 Months Location: London Client: PE-backed Professional Services Firm (Confidential) Availability: Immediate Start / Short Notice Sector: Professional Services | Accounting & Tax VK1506 We are working with a leading PE-backed Professional Services firm to appoint an interim A&T Technology Transformation Lead on a 3–6 month engagement. This is a senior, high-impact role sitting at the heart of a major technology transformation programme, with immediate accountability for the Accounting & Tax (A&T) technology estate across multiple countries. The successful candidate will bring a strong consulting pedigree — ideally ex-MBB or Big-4 — with deep domain knowledge of Accounting and Tax practice areas and a proven track record of leading enterprise technology transformation in complex, multi-country professional services environments.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Technology Transformation Lead will own the A&T technology roadmap end-to-end, driving AI and automation adoption, rationalising the application estate, and ensuring coherent, compliant technology delivery across all jurisdictions. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution capability, with direct oversight of A&T product managers and key vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop a forward-looking, competitive A&T technology roadmap informed by market and technology trends
• Ensure the roadmap supports increased revenue, improved margin, consistent delivery outcomes and the launch of new go-to-market offerings
• Represent A&T requirements in the development of the firm’s client portal strategy

AI & Automation

• Drive the implementation of AI and automation across A&T service lines
• Drive the consistent adoption and effective usage of A&T solutions across the business
• Lead initiatives for continuous process improvement and increased automation

Product & Vendor Management

• Oversee A&T product managers in the selection, implementation and integration of technology solutions that meet the needs of A&T and its clients
• Lead solution selection exercises, contractual negotiations and ongoing vendor management
• Ensure compatibility and integration across A&T applications and adherence to internal governance requirements

Application Estate & Governance

• Rationalise and consolidate the A&T application estate, ensuring value-for-money solution selection
• Act as a control point within the A&T community to reduce duplicative functionality across solutions and countries
• Maintain country-level A&T application landscapes, providing a singular view of technology setup by country — including subcontractor locations
• Support countries in designing solution estates that meet local compliance and operational requirements whilst minimising complexity
• Provide oversight and assurance across major A&T technology programmes, ensuring scope, budget and plan are well-managed and outcomes delivered

Ideal Candidate Background & Experience

• Ex-consulting background from MBB or Big-4, with deep expertise in Accounting and Tax practice areas
• Proven experience leading technology transformation programmes in a professional services environment
• Strong understanding of AI, automation and enterprise application strategy
• Experience managing complex, multi-country technology estates
• Track record of vendor management, solution selection and contract negotiation
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across a global, matrixed organisation

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment with high accountability
• Strong communicator — able to translate complex technology decisions into clear business narratives
• Outcome-focused with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
• Immediately available or on a short notice period

Interested? If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, or you know someone in your network who would be a strong match, please get in touch.