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Head of Finance (Interior Design)

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Your new company
An ultra high-end design business with presence in the UK and US, the company has scaled massively over the last 5 years and is now looking to professionalise operations and hire a newly created number 1 in finance reporting to the Founders.
Your new role
A true number 1 role, this is part of a change plan and should be a fantastic opportunity for someone with ambition to build a function in the UK and US, alongside company growth.
Duties
- Take full ownership of all financial reporting for the group.
- Lead and build a finance function capable of supporting business growth.
- Produce budget and forecasts.
- Operations board seat.
- Driving cost accounting efficiencies and pricing contracts.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified accountant with demonstrable experience improving processes and growing teams. Ideally, you will have had number 1 responsibility or shown real career growth. Working in a founder-led environment is desirable but not essential.
What you'll get in return
You will be given real autonomy, a chance to build a team and gain a true sense of achievement in a progressive, family-first business with strong remuneration and benefits.


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