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Finance Lead / Senior Finance Analyst (Operations) - London
5 Days Old
Visualhouse
Visualhouse is an international creative agency crafting compelling brand stories for architecture, design, and the built environment. We partner with leading architects, developers, and designers globally on landmark projects.
Our multidisciplinary teams span 3D visualization, still imagery, film, and animation, as well as branding and interactive. Together, these disciplines form a cohesive, creative vision that produces compelling brand narratives for our clients.
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 leadership
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
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
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
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime