Head of Finance
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:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step up into their first Head of Finance role, working closely with the Chief of Staff and gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced, international environment.
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 andreporting 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.
- 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
- Department
- Finance & Legal
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Colossyan
Here at Colossyan, we are building the future of learning with AI video. 🚀
Our easy-to-use AI video platform is reshaping the landscape of L&D content creation. Join top companies like P&G, Porsche, BASF, BDO, and Paramount and say goodbye to expensive filming, scheduling delays, and low engagement. Colossyan enables you to create training videos using AI at a fraction of the cost of traditional production, with higher effectiveness than text-only material. 🎬
📝 Create videos from text
Create effective videos from text, PDFs, professionally designed templates, or using an AI-powered Prompt-to-Video tool. Harness the power of our advanced text-to-speech technology, complemented by engaging ready-to-use templates, localization tools, and a simple and intuitive video editor.
🗣️ Pick your perfect AI presenter
We offer an extensive and diverse library of 50+ best-quality AI avatars, making it easier than ever to personalize your videos with hyper-realistic presenters. Leverage Colossyan’s unique Conversations feature to practice scenario-based learning with multiple avatars in one scene, or create an AI presenter of yourself with our Custom AI Avatar add-on.
🌍 Localize in four clicks
Produce videos in 70+ languages and accents, and easily translate your Colossyan videos in just four clicks using our auto translation feature.
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Our dedication to exceptional support, endorsed by G2 with Best Support and Best Relationship rankings, ensures a seamless and rewarding journey. 🏆
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Head of Finance
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