Finance Coordinator Team Lead – South

Finance Coordinator Team Lead – South. Bristol or Reading. About us

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.

We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

We are looking for someone to Lead our South project accounting team. This region covers two Business Units delivering multi‑discipline projects. With line reports located in our Bristol, Plymouth and Bournemouth offices.

Our finance co‑ordinators act as finance partnering support to the project. Along with being a key member of the project team they promote the importance of quality project data. Ensuring project margins and revenues are stated correctly alongside ensuring our client requirements are met for billing purposes. Reporting directly to the Finance Co‑ordinator Manager this role will balance a portfolio of projects along managing the rest of the South team.

• Line manages a small team of Finance Coordinators, supporting day‑to‑day queries and workload balance.
• Provide training and support to upskill new or developing team members.
• Act as the first point of contact for resolving project finance issues within the region.

Deliver core Finance Coordinator responsibilities for regional project portfolio, including:

• Project setup and maintenance
• Invoicing
• Purchasing and fee tracking
• Forecast support
• Financial reviews and KPI tracking

• Ensure accurate and consistent data entry across finance systems.
• Support the implementation of standard processes and tools across the team.
• Liaise with the Finance Coordinator Manager to escalate systemic issues or risks.

• A people person, confident approaching and connecting with stakeholders in a pro‑active way.
• Strong Excel and data reporting skills.
• Experience in sales ledger and managing data.
• Comfortable leading small teams and providing coaching and support.
• Ability to manage priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Confident challenging the “Status‑Quo”.
• Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.