Head of Finance

Planning Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning international architectural studio is seeking a Head of Finance who will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy at a key phase of growth. The candidate will leverage their extensive experience to enhance financial performance and support strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance and developing robust financial systems within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• 10+ years in financial leadership, preferably in the architectural sector.
• Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and planning across the firm.
• Deliver accurate reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs.
• Ensure compliance and oversee accounting and payroll.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Commercial Awareness

Financial Planning

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Collaboration

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Rapport3

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Principal Consultant | Architecture & Interior Design Recruitment | London & UK

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

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Financial Services, and Real Estate

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