Finance Director / Finance Manager
2 Days Old
VISUALHOUSE 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, London and Barcelona.
We are currently looking for a Marketing Director / Marketing Manager to join our growing team and lead the development of our marketing function across both brand and client-facing initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior marketer to shape strategy, drive growth, and build the foundations of a scalable marketing capability, while remaining closely involved in hands‑on delivery. You will work across internal and external projects, partnering closely with senior leadership and Business Development to support commercial priorities.
Your Role at Visualhouse
Reporting to the CEO, you will act as 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. You will play a key role in leading strategic planning across the London and New York studios; finance, cash flow and billing management, development of financial control and procedures; budget management; reporting and supporting strategic decision-making as the business continues to grow internationally.
What You’ll Own
Strategic & Leadership
Lead the financial strategy across UK and US entities, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leaderships
Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Provide clear financial insight to support commercial decision‑making, pricing, and project viability
Oversee cash flow management and optimise billing cycles to support sustainable growth
Identify financial risks and implement robust governance, controls, and mitigation strategies
Financial Operations & Control
Oversee management accounts, reporting, and month‑end close for UK and US entities
Develop, maintain, and improve financial policies, processes, and internal controls
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, expenses, and statutory reporting
Oversee tax compliance, audit preparation, and transfer pricing considerations
Own and optimise finance systems and workflows (Xero)
Commercial & Project Finance
Review client contracts from a financial and commercial risk perspective
Partner with project and studio teams to monitor project profitability
Analyse financial performance across studios, disciplines, and geographies
Produce regular reporting on costs, margins, and overall business performance
Liaise with external lawyers, accountants and contracted legal services related to client contracts
Operational Oversight
Oversee bookkeeping and day‑to‑day transactional finance activities
Manage supplier relationships and finance‑related procurement
Maintain accurate and compliant financial records and documentation
What You’ll Bring
Proven senior finance experience within UK entities; US entity exposure is highly desirable
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience)
Strong background in cash flow management and commercial finance
Experience within architecture, design, creative, marketing, or media environments preferred
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially minded
Able to anticipate financial risks and confidently manage complexity across jurisdictions
Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial, creative environment
Strong working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting platforms
Advanced financial reporting and analysis capability
Proficient with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Regular team outings and studio socials
Monthly wellness budget to support physical and mental wellbeing
Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
A collaborative, creative studio environment with international exposure
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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