Finance Lead - London

About Us

At Colossyan, we’re building the future of workplace learning with AI video. Top companies like P&G, Porsche, BASF, BDO, and Paramount already use Colossyan to create engaging and interactive video content faster and more cost effectively than traditional video production. Nearly 1 million videos have been created using Colossyan, and we’ve been recognised as a G2 Leader in multiple product categories.

Here’s an overview of our standout features:

• Create text-to-speech videos hosted by one of our 150+ AI avatars
• Translate your video content to 70+ languages in just four clicks
• Bring documents to life with our document-to-video feature
• Personalize your videos by creating a custom avatar of yourself, complete with a cloned voice
• Make learning content interactive with features like branching, multiple choice quizzes, and more

To learn more about our product features, visit colossyan.com

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Colossyan, including financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You will lead and mentor the Finance team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. This role offers excellent exposure to all areas of the business, including (but not limited to) working closely with the Chief of Staff on strategic initiatives, partnering with the VP of Sales on revenue management, and collaborating with the VP of Marketing on pipeline growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and manage the annual budget and long-range strategic plan. Work closely with department heads to create accurate financial forecasts and track progress.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks. Provide clear and concise reports to the leadership team.
• Investment Evaluation: Evaluate potential investment opportunities and help make decisions about how to allocate our resources, including exploring options for raising equity or debt.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team. Create a positive and productive work environment where team members can grow and succeed.
• Revenue Management: Partner with the VP of Sales to manage revenue, track sales commissions, analyse sales performance, and optimize revenue streams.
• Pipeline Management: Collaborate with the VP of Marketing to analyse marketing spend, track lead generation, and forecast sales pipeline.
• Budget Management: Hold teams accountable for their budget adherence, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements, including international taxes and consolidation & reporting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial support and guidance.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience leading and developing a team is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Demonstrable experience with international consolidations and compliance.
• Familiarity with revenue and customer management software (e.g., CRM, subscription management tools).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information to different audiences.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working in high-growth companies.
• Strong background in FP&A.
• Experience supporting a business through a funding round / exit.
• Experience working with international teams, particularly in North America and Central/Eastern Europe.

At Colossyan, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply to our open positions. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalised identities to apply. If you need any accommodations for your interview, please email recruitment@colossyan.com