Drive strategic financial leadership — shape the long-term direction of a design consultancy through insight, planning, and commercial rigour.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy with longstanding relationships at board level across London's architecture and design consultancy sector. We are regularly briefed by established practices seeking Finance Directors who can combine high-level strategic planning with hands-on financial management — professionals who translate complex data into actionable insight and guide practices through growth, investment, and change. Our consultants understand the nuances of design practice financial leadership and we maintain a carefully curated shortlist of senior finance professionals.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For
• Qualified accountant status with significant experience in a leadership finance role
• Expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and long-term financial modelling
• Ability to prepare management accounts and financial reports that inform board-level decision-making
• Experience managing finance teams, setting objectives, and mentoring junior staff
• Strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Ability to evaluate financial viability of projects, prepare fee proposals, and support commercial negotiations
• A commercially astute approach to risk management, internal controls, and compliance

If your strategic financial leadership empowers design practices to make better decisions and achieve sustainable growth, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
At this level of seniority, the most significant career moves happen through trusted relationships, not job boards. Registering with Architecture Social gives you access to Finance Director opportunities at some of London's most respected design consultancies — roles that are handled with complete discretion and never publicly advertised. We take the time to understand your strategic strengths, your leadership philosophy, and the kind of practice where your contribution will be most valued. You will only hear from us when a role is genuinely worth your consideration.

How to Apply
Share your CV and a brief outline of your financial leadership background with us. We will be in touch personally when the right strategic Finance Director opportunity arises.