Location: London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
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 and London
We are currently looking for a Finance & HR Manager to join our London team to lead the finance function of the London and New York entities of Visualhouse. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager’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 CEO 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.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Senior financial management experience within the UK is essential
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
• 5 years experience of professional experience in a similar role
• Cash flow management is a must
• Experience in an architectural, design, marketing or media industry, is ideal but not required
• Demonstrable experience of reporting to senior leadership
• Experience with HR management is ideal
• Highly meticulous with a fine attention to detail
• The ability to plan and deliver financial projects by developing effective strategies
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to foresee and mitigate risks

TECHNICAL 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

• Management and reporting on Visualhouse accounts in the UK and US
• Manage and develop financial processes and budgets
• Oversee current financial strategy to manage cash flow and billing frequency
• Produce P&L reports, balance sheet risk analysis and tax returns
• Liaise with external lawyers, accountants and contracted legal services related to client contracts etc
• Analyse and report on financial performance and efficiencies across studios and multi-disciplinary teams
• HR management to enhance our people processes
• Manage all accounts payable and receivable processes
• Management of monthly payroll payments
• Produce monthly reports related to costs and profitability
• Manage office hard/software procurement
• Prepare information for auditors and external accountants
• Carry out other ad-hoc administrative tasks as directed by CEO
• Assist with month end and tax year reporting