VISUALHOUSE
Job title:
Finance Director
Company
VISUALHOUSE
Job description
Location: LondonReports to: Chief Operating OfficerContract: Full Time, PermanentVisualhouse is an international creative agency focused on creating compelling brand stories for architecture, design, and the built environment. We work worldwide with leading architects, developers and designers on landmark projects. Each project is unique, and to each we bring passion and expertise with our multidisciplinary creative teams skilled in 3D visualization, still imagery, film and animation, as well as branding and interactive. Together, these disciplines form a cohesive and creative vision to produce compelling brand narratives for our clients. We have studios in New York and LondonWe are currently looking for a Finance Director to join our London team to lead the finance function of the London and New York entities of Visualhouse. Reporting to the COO, the Finance Director’s responsibilities will encompass: leading strategic planning across the London and New York studios; finance, cash flow and billing management, development of financial control and procedures; budget management; and reporting.About the role:This role reports to the COO and is an influential leader in implementing efficient financial processes and procedures. This is a multifaceted senior leadership role which encompasses all areas of financial processing from administration through to strategy. This position is full-time on-site in our London Studio.Key Responsibilities:Management and reporting on Visualhouse accounts in the UK and USManage and develop financial processes and budgetsOversee current financial strategy to improve cash flow and billing frequencyProcess purchase ledger including supplier invoices, statements and reconciliation of accountsBookkeeping duties on a day to day basis, produce P&L reports, balance sheet risk analysis and tax returnsLiaise with external lawyers, accountants and contracted legal services related to client contracts etcAnalysis of client contracts and financial viabilityAnalyse and report on financial performance and efficiencies across studios and multi-disciplinary teamsAssist COO with HR initiatives to enhance people processesManage all accounts payable and receivable processesManage financial (Xero) software and processingManagement of monthly payroll paymentsProduce monthly reports related to costs and profitabilityAnalysis of annual tax liabilities and oversight of transfer pricing initiativesManage office hard/software procurementPrepare information for auditors and external accountantsManage staff expensesManage, maintain and improve filing of all electronic and paper based documentationCarry out other ad-hoc administrative tasks as directed by COOAssist with month end and tax year reportingSkills and Experience:Senior financial management experience within the UK and US is essentialACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant6 years experience of professional experience in a similar roleExtensive cash flow management is a mustExperience in an architectural, design, marketing or media industryDemonstrable experience of reporting to senior leadershipExperience with HR management is idealHighly meticulous with a fine attention to detailThe ability to plan and deliver financial projects by developing effective strategiesDemonstrable experience of the ability to foresee and mitigate risksTechnical skills:
- Proficient with Xero
- Production of complex financial reports
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) is highly desirable
- Experience with Rippling, Leapsome, and Float softwares is preferable but not essential
Offering:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension contributions
- Christmas closure
- Monthly team outings
- Health & wellness reimbursement
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a wealth of experience. In addition, we are committed to the training and nurturing of talent and staff development. Our studio is an exciting and collaborative space where we promote and encourage creative and innovative thinking.All candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.Due to exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.Strictly no agencies, please.
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:22:08 GMT
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