Please note: this role requires experience in the architectural design industry. Only applications with this experience will be considered.
Join an award-winning international architectural studio as Head of Finance, reporting directly to the Founder and CEO. This is a key leadership role at a pivotal time, as the practice enters a new phase of transformational growth.
We're seeking a strategic, commercially minded finance leader to drive sustainable, profitable development through robust financial planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting across the firm
* Deliver accurate reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs
* Manage budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
* Ensure compliance and strong internal controls
* Oversee accounting, payroll, legal/insurance, and financial systems
* Support cross-departmental decision-making and instil financial discipline
* Coach senior leaders in budgeting and commercial best practices
* Guide due diligence for investment or ownership changes
Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Experience in architecture, design, or engineering sectors
* Strategic, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
* Skilled in simplifying complex financial data
* Collaborative, confident, and purpose-driven
* Proven track record of driving performance in creative environments
Preferred Experience:
* 10+ years in financial leadership
* Familiar with project-based systems (e.g. Rapport3)
* Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge
* Experience in creative or design-led businesses
* Exposure to capital raising, governance, or transformation
If you meet the criteria listed above, please apply with a copy of your CV by pressing the apply button to be considered. We receive many applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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