Head of Finance

About the Company

FIA is a Madrid-based architecture practice acquired by the Egis Group in late 2024, operating as part of the 10N Collective of global architectural practices. This is a pivotal, standalone finance leadership role created to provide FIA with the full breadth of finance management it requires as it integrates into the wider Group and embarks on an ambitious growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner and advisor to the Managing Director of FIA
• Line manage the FIA finance function and financial controller
• Lead full budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning cycles
• Deliver monthly management reporting including P&L, working capital, cash, and KPIs
• Own project financial performance, monitoring economics, revenue recognition, and margins
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including bookkeeping, tax filings, AP, and AR
• Ensure compliance with Egis Group policies and Spanish statutory requirements
• Lead the rollout and development of financial systems and ERP tools

Requirements

• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role (FP&A and operations)
• Experience in project-based or professional services environments (architecture, engineering, or consulting)
• Proven track record of owning a full business P&L end-to-end
• Experience overseeing transactional finance processes without dedicated shared services
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
• Relevant professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or Spanish equivalent)
• Strong working proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, matrixed, international organisation
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Experience with Tagetik
• Exposure to post-acquisition finance integration
• Understanding of Spanish corporate tax and regulatory requirements