One of the worst companies out there - Must Avoid!!! - Anonymous employee VFX Financial Employee Review

1.0
3 Dec 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This is an honest review, and unfortunately I can’t find a single positive aspect to highlight. This is, without question, one of the worst companies I’ve ever dealt with—avoid it at all costs. Even giving it one star feels overly generous; I would give it a negative rating if that were possible. The number of red flags is overwhelming.

Cons

The company has an extremely high turnover rate—most employees seem to stay no longer than six months. People either leave on their own (wise choice) or are quickly let go by the CEO. It seems if you are not liked by the seniors here they will just get rid of you. If you’re seeking stability, this is not the place for you! There are no meaningful corporate benefits, and nothing that genuinely encourages employees to stay. The office itself is small and old. Compensation is very low, and the company operates with a noticeably stingy approach. Long hours are the norm. Overtime is expected, and leaving on time is often viewed negatively, resulting in a poor work–life balance. There is a significant lack of structure and procedures, which contributes to an environment that feels disorganised. The systems & tech in place are old, outdated and prehistoric. There were also a lot of false promises given by senior management which were not upheld. This created a sense of mistrust and frustration. There is a major lack of structure and established procedures, which makes the workplace feel chaotic and disorganised. The systems and technology are old, outdated, and in desperate need of modernisation. There is no career progression here. Overall, the workplace culture felt unhealthy and unproductive during mine and many other employees time there. (past & present). This company is also extremely unprofessional. Senior management will swear in emails to employees and 3rd parties and are just generally very rude. I would not even recommend this company to my worst enemy. Its that bad. Must AVOID at all costs!!!! The majority of good reviews here do not seem to be accurate, and most likely told from higher ups to give it 5 stars to cover up for how bad it is.

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VFX Financial Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with the company felt this way. We take feedback like this seriously and it’s important for us to understand when someone’s experience hasn’t been positive. As a growing business, we recognise that our environment can be demanding at times and that processes and systems have not always been perfect. Over the past few years we’ve made significant investments in improving our infrastructure, technology, and internal processes as the company has scaled. Feedback from our team has played an important role in shaping those improvements and continues to do so as we evolve. That said, our experience as an organisation differs from the picture described here. Many members of the team have built long tenures with the company, with an average length of service of over three years, and a number of employees have progressed into more senior roles during their time here. We operate a meritocratic, high-performance culture where contribution is recognised and rewarded, supported by equity participation and a generous profit-share scheme. In the past year alone, approximately £1 million of company profits were shared with employees, reflecting the collective success of the business. We also regularly gather employee feedback to improve how we operate and have seen strong engagement and retention as the team and business have grown. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you the very best in your next role.

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Pros

- Genuinely enjoy working here — the company attracts motivated, driven people - High‑performance culture where strong contribution is recognised and rewarded - Very candid, transparent communication, which creates clarity and pace - Exposure to large, impactful initiatives that make a real difference - High‑growth environment with plenty of opportunities to learn, stretch yourself, and build your career - Surrounded by ambitious colleagues who take ownership and move quickly

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- Long working hours, which may not suit everyone - Fast pace and high expectations can feel intense at times - Best suited to people who are comfortable with direct feedback and a demanding environment

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VFX Financial Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful and balanced feedback—we really appreciate it. It’s great to hear that the candour, pace, and high-performance environment at VFX have been positive parts of your experience, as well as the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact initiatives alongside driven colleagues. These are all things we care deeply about as we continue to grow. We also value your constructive feedback, which plays a key role in helping us evolve. Open and honest input is a core part of our culture, and platforms like Glassdoor are one of the many ways we listen and continue to improve. As we scale, maintaining energy, supporting flexibility, and continuing to invest in development are all important areas of focus for us. We recognise that the pace and expectations won’t suit everyone, and we aim to be transparent about that. For those who thrive in a high-ownership environment, we want to ensure VFX remains a place where people can grow and build long-term careers. Thank you again for sharing your perspective!
5.0
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Pros

Fun culture, exposure to senior leadership and good career opportunities.

Cons

Fast paced and high pressure, although not really a con.

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VFX Financial Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback—we really appreciate it. It’s great to hear that the culture, exposure to leadership, and career opportunities have stood out in your experience.
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