Head of Finance

About The Role:

A successful and prominent large architecture practice that boasts a strong portfolio of award-winning projects are looking for a Head of Finance to join them on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and have oversight of their multiple studios across the UK, providing strategic guidance and ensuring the company's financial health. As well as working strategically, you will lead and support a team that includes a Management Accountant and Finance Assistant, while actively managing key finance projects such as billing, subconsultant coordination, profitability analysis, WIP, and workload planning. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicative, and confident, with a strong ability to make assertive, informed decisions.

Our clients offers exceptional benefits such as enhanced annual leave and remote working , profit-share bonus, engaging work-related social events, and much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a well-structured finance department with clear processes
• Contribute to achieving our client's business plan and goal
• Produce accurate management accounts to inform executive decisions
• Foster strong relationships across the practice with multi-studio visits on occasion
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, timely submission of accounts, and tax payments
• Develop efficient financial management systems for sales, purchases, cash flow, budgets, and resource utilisation
• Oversee project fee management, including profit and loss reporting, timesheets, and sub-consultant fees
• Maintain payroll, PAYE, expenses, and bonus systems
• Provide financial insights and monthly reports
• Support the management of operational budgets, banking, and financial matters
• Act as the primary contact for banks and HMRC

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Finance Manager, or similar within the built environment
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Proven experience in a multi-office environment
• Skilled at presenting financial data in a clear, accessible manner, effectively communicating with audiences unfamiliar with finance terminology
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement within the business
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, with advanced finance software knowledge (Xero)

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