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.

About the team

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.

About the role

The Head of Data will lead the firm's data transformation programme, enhancing the operating model, architecture, and governance necessary for scalable and secure data capabilities across the organisation.

As a senior leader, the Head of Data drives the UK data strategy for Forvis Mazars, shaping data management, identifying opportunities for data-driven value, and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable outcomes across service lines.

The role champions data governance, analytics, and intelligence-led decision-making to enhance experiences for clients and team members, maintaining and developing a strong data culture aligned with firmwide objectives.

The Head of Data will work with senior UK firm leaders and global IT & transformation colleagues to deliver measurable outcomes aligned to enterprise platforms, security standards and architectural principles.

What we are looking for

• A passion for data and analytics, evidenced by experience, projects, and examples of implementing measurable change.
• 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 as well as experience working in regulated environments

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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