At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow for our global studios.
- Company: Join VISUALHOUSE, a leading international production studio in CGI and animation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holidays, wellness budget, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for international exposure and career progression.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of a creative business, influencing financial strategies and growth.
- Qualifications: Proven finance experience, analytical skills, and familiarity with Xero or similar platforms.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
VISUALHOUSE is an international production studio specialising in high-end architectural visualisation, CGI, and animation. We collaborate with leading architects, developers, and designers worldwide to bring landmark projects to life. Each project is unique, and we approach every brief with a focus on precision, atmosphere, and visual storytelling, delivered through our expertise in 3D visualisation, still imagery, and cinematic animation. With studios in New York and London, we operate globally at the intersection of CGI production, storytelling, and technology, translating design intent into compelling visual experiences.
Your Role at Visualhouse
This is a highly visible role at the heart of the business, offering the opportunity to combine strong financial management with commercial business partnering. You'll take ownership of management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and financial controls across our London and New York studios, while working closely with senior leaders to provide financial insights that support growth, operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The role offers significant scope to influence processes, improve reporting and develop alongside a growing international business.
What You’ll Own
- Strategic Planning & Business Partnering
- Partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support financial planning and business objectives
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities
- Provide clear financial insight to support commercial decision-making, pricing, and project viability
- Monitor cash flow and working capital, helping to optimise billing processes and support sustainable growth
- Support the continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and risk management
- Financial Management & Control
- Prepare and 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
- Coordinate tax compliance, audit preparation, and transfer pricing considerations
- Manage and optimise finance systems, reporting tools, and workflows, including Xero
- Commercial & Project Finance
- Review client contracts
- Partner with senior stakeholders to monitor project profitability
- Produce regular reporting on costs, margins, and overall business performance
- Finance Operations
- 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
Finance Business Partnering / Commercial Management Accountant employer: Visualhouse
At VISUALHOUSE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and creative studio environment. With studios in both London and New York, we offer our employees generous holiday allowances, a monthly wellness budget, and ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can grow alongside our dynamic international business. Join us to be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and the art of visual storytelling, while enjoying the unique advantages of working in the heart of the architectural and design industries.
