Finance Manager (Arabic Speaking)

About The Role:

A large, international, and highly successful architecture practice is seeking a Finance Manager (Arabic-speaking) to join their London studio.

In this role, you will work closely with the senior leadership team and collaborate with offices globally to ensure the timely and accurate production of monthly financials. You will also deliver meaningful reporting to support high-level decision-making. With a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects worldwide, your responsibilities will include strategic planning, managing accounting functions, and driving initiatives to ensure sustained profitability.

This role would suit a confident professional with experience in producing month-end accounts, project accounting, and a strategic, commercially astute mindset. While industry experience is not required, previous experience in an international business environment is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced Finance Manager to make a significant impact within a prestigious and sought-after international design practice!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end processes
• Provide support for daily financial operations as needed
• Coordinate with external accountants and stakeholders
• Manage project workflows, delegate tasks, and implement processes to meet deadlines
• Manage VAT and tax filing, ensuring timely and accurate HMRC filings
• Perform statistical analysis and provide commentary, insights and strategic financial guidance
• Stay updated on legal/financial requirements ensuring company-wide compliance
• Work closely with the leadership and project teams to produce company budgets
• Work closely with the wider international team to review and enhance company accounting policies and procedures
• Assist in establishing new overseas legal entities, registration and compliance

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Previous experience in international accounting or financial control within a global organisation
• Relevant financial qualifications
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and presentation skills
• Efficient multitasker, capable of managing deadlines and complex workflows

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