Head of Finance

We are seeking an ambitious and visionary Head of Finance to lead our financial operations and contribute to our business and financial planning efforts. Based in our Bath HQ office, this role will oversee all the financial activities across our offices in Bath, London, and Manchester.

The Head of Finance will be responsible for comprehensive financial reporting, compliance with legal regulations, and strategic financial planning that supports the organisation’s growth and development. This includes overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts while improving financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments, engage with stakeholders, and lead change initiatives. A professional accountancy qualification (AAT and or ACCA equivalent) and strong analytical skills and proficiency with financial software are essential for providing actionable insights to the Managing Partners. Additionally, effective team leadership is crucial, involving managing, inspiring, and supporting the finance team in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and continuous learning.

A commitment to staying updated on industry trends will be highly valued in this role.

Job Description

• Contribution to business and financial strategy and planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including management and development of policies, systems, processes and team personnel.
• Leading and supporting the business’ weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts, ensuring that they accurately reflect up-to-date business conditions.
• Constantly improving operating and financial processes and related controls and spearheading projects that are required to improve the systems and financial reporting environment.
• Reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, annual report and accounts.
• Support relevant special projects and investigations from a financial perspective. These may include alternative company or trust models. The role will include ensuring that all financial implications are identified and considered, including tax impact and compliance.
• Conducting reviews of financial information and determining the shortfall/overage of working capital requirements.
• Financial staff management, motivation, training, recruitment and selection.
• Contributing to strategic planning and development, reporting to the Managing Partners.
• Identifying issues and opportunities relating to emerging industry trends.
• Contributing to: company insurance, oversee projects finance, contracts and agreements, legal areas and activities, strategic level negotiations (eg premises, developments, disposals), major customer/partner relationships, regulatory bodies relationships and strategies, approvals and accreditations.
• ‘Company Secretary’ responsibilities (eg statutory company administration responsibilities)

Essential Skills and Experience

• A professional accountancy qualification (AAT and or ACCA equivalent)
• Proven experience in a design-based practice environment.
• Strong team leadership skills to inspire and guide the finance team.
• The ability to oversee the regular activities of payroll, tax, and resource planning.
• An open and communicative management style to promote collaboration and transparency.
• An ambition to contribute to the development of a dynamic business.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in financial forecasting and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity or experience in the Creative Industries particularly in the Built Environment and Architecture
• Proficient in financial software and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to use the following software: Sage 200, Sage MTD for VAT, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Hours: 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday (with an unpaid hour for lunch). Based in Bath, with occasional travel to our other studios in London and Manchester. Office based initially to support with handover/onboarding with a move to hybrid working a minimum 3 days a week in the office.

Why Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios?

We are a progressive and ethical architectural practice. We design with empathy for the human condition, with science for sustainable outcomes, and with art for crafting beautiful place. The range of our architectural work is extremely broad and includes housing, universities, creative reuse and schools.

With over 40 years of practice, we now have four offices in Bath, London, Manchester and Belfast with around 109 employees and 25 partners. We remain committed to the social and cultural values which underpin our design approach. Our studios are an open and social environment and inspiring places to work, with breaktimes focused on growing strong social bonds. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where professional and personal development is encouraged.

FCBStudios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

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