UK Finance Director for Cities, Sustainability and Specialist Consulting
1 month ago
Buro Happold is a leading international engineering practice with over 40 years of experience in delivering innovative building and city solutions. As a globally recognized brand, we collaborate with top architectural practices, the United Nations, The World Bank, and UNESCO to address the world's most pressing issues.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced UK Finance Director to lead the financial performance of our Cities, Sustainability, and Specialist Consulting units. This role requires tight financial and operational control, managing all aspects of the finance function, and providing decision support to our leadership team.
- Drive commercial and financial performance across our units, ensuring alignment with our UK strategy.
- Control all commercial aspects of our projects, including operational controls, cash, credit, and risk management.
- Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, such as Project Principals, Group Directors, and Partners, to ensure financial alignment and drive performance.
This role offers a unique opportunity to manage the finance function, including:
- Monthly management and project information
- Quarterly financial reporting and associated controls
- Financial and commercial decision support for senior executives and engineering teams
- Control of local finance systems and processes
- Management of regional office costs
- Compilation of ad-hoc reports and information requests
- Liaison with other Group and Regional finance teams
We require a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a highly commercial environment, with a minimum of 3 years of experience at a similar level of responsibility. You must be able to demonstrate proactive commercial control, effective leadership of finance teams, and intermediate Excel skills (VLookups, Pivot Tables). Experience with long-term project accounting is also essential.
About Our BenefitsBuro Happold values individual flexibility and approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us.
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