Speculative Application – Finance Director (Architecture Practice)
Drive strategy, protect cash flow and turn creative ambition into sustainable growth.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a recruitment partner and professional community for architects, designers and the business leaders who power their studios. Our practice clients rely on Finance Directors to oversee planning, risk and performance while shaping long-term vision. They brief us well before any public advert, so we keep an active shortlist of senior finance talent ready to step in.

What our clients typically ask for
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 10-plus years’ post-qualification experience, including senior roles in architecture, engineering or project-based professional services

A proven record of P&L ownership, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting and cost control across multi-project portfolios

Experience implementing and optimising practice-management or ERP platforms (Deltek Ajera, Dynamics 365, Sage Intacct, Xero) and building BI dashboards for real-time insight

Confidence leading annual audits, tax compliance, VAT and CIS, plus advising directors on funding, M&A or international expansion

A people-first approach: mentoring finance teams, collaborating with project leaders and translating numbers into clear actions for non-financial stakeholders

Strategic input on fee structures, scenario modelling and ESG reporting to align design ambition with commercial targets

Why Register with Architecture Social
Early access to vacancies is standard. We match your sector expertise, leadership style and growth goals with the right studio, then support you with market-rate benchmarking, profile refinement and a discreet search process that keeps you in control. Inside the Architecture Social platform you can also join peer forums, attend leadership-level webinars and tap into practical career tools.

How to Apply
If a live role already fits, apply through the listing and we will champion your candidacy. If nothing suits today, submit a speculative application here. Your profile joins our Finance-Director talent pool, and we will contact you as soon as the ideal opportunity appears.