Finance Manager Market-Leading Design Consultancy London

Finance Manager Market-Leading Design Consultancy London

Harmonic are proud to be working with a leading global design consultancy in their search for a Finance Manager to join their high calibre finance team. Reporting into the CFO, this role offers excellent exposure to both technical and commercial finance, and line management of a transactional team.

The Client

Our client is an international tech-led design business, delivering experiential design across an impressive portfolio of clients. The business has experienced YOY growth, and places a strong emphasis on embracing entrepreneurialism. They deliver high-quality commercial projects, and take a consultative approach which integrates modern technology and the hottest design trends across the physical and digital world.

They foster a collaborative culture where ideas are heard and actioned. They are looking for an ambitious individual who will slot into their tight-knit team. The business works on projects across the UK, Europe, Americas, and Asia and are a highly regarded brand in their space. This is a great opportunity to join a true innovator in the world of physical and digital design.

The Role

This role suits a detail-oriented individual who enjoys fast-paced environments and business partnering cross functionally. We're ideally looking for someone with project or service-based finance experience in a growing business, who has a passion for the built environment world.

You'll be reporting into the in finance, and perform management and mentorship duties for the wider team. We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, who enjoys a broad and hands-on role. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business who see finance as a key function to drive strategy and in making top-level business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the leadership team to drive growth, profitability, and strategic performance.
• Own regional budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and performance analysis to support executive decisions.
• Lead project financial oversight, ensuring accurate forecasting, revenue recognition, and margin improvement.
• Oversee project commercial controls including WIP, contracts, bids, and client credit/lock-up.
• Manage regional cash performance - cashflow, collections, debtors, and working capital targets.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, maintaining P&L and balance sheet integrity with clear insights.
• Ensure compliance across tax, audit, payroll, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as key liaison between studios, regional leadership, and Group Finance.
• Review and approve core finance operations including reconciliations, intercompany, and payment runs.

What our client needs to see (required):

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualified (Finalist considered)
• Experience in a fast-paced design, construction, real estate, engineering, marketing, advertising, architecture, fit out, interiors, or consultancy business
• Exposure to regional or multi-entity finance structures
• Experience working with Group Finance in an international environment

What we'd like to see (bonus):

• Solid understanding of project profitability, WIP, and revenue recognition
• Experience working closely with business leaders and non-finance stakeholders
• Exposure to project finance systems / project accounting / project analysis

Location: London

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits

Start Date: Flexible

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.