Lead the finances of a respected consultancy — provide the commercial insight that guides strategic growth in property and planning.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy with established relationships across London's property, planning, and development consultancy sector at the most senior levels. We work with property consultancies, planning practices, and development advisory firms who brief us on Finance Director roles requiring a blend of strategic financial leadership and practical commercial management. Our consultants understand the fee structures and business models of professional services consultancies and we maintain a select shortlist of senior finance leaders.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For
• Qualified accountant status with experience in a professional services or consultancy environment
• Ability to manage all financial operations including budgets, forecasts, billing, credit control, payroll, and pensions
• Strong skills in Xero, Sage, or similar platforms combined with advanced Excel and financial modelling
• Experience producing clear, insightful financial reporting for non-financial stakeholders
• Understanding of professional services fee structures including time-based billing, fixed fees, and retainers
• A pragmatic, approachable leadership style that builds trust with managing partners
• Ability to provide strategic financial advice on business development and investment decisions

If your financial leadership combines strategic vision with the pragmatic, partner-facing approach that professional services consultancies need, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Finance Director roles in the consultancy sector are often filled through trusted recruitment relationships long before they reach the open market. Registering with us ensures you are considered for these senior positions as soon as they arise. We understand the discretion required at this level and handle every search with complete confidentiality. We take the time to understand your leadership strengths and the kind of consultancy where you will have the greatest impact, and we will only contact you when a role is genuinely right.

How to Apply
Send us your CV and a brief outline of your relevant experience. We will be in touch when the right Finance Director opportunity arises at one of our partner consultancies.