Role Overview

The Group Head of Finance will be responsible for leading and overseeing the finance function across all entities and business units within the Group. The role will ensure the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and efficient finance operations whilst acting as the primary finance business partner to key stakeholders across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader capable of managing multiple business units simultaneously, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the finance function remains proactive, scalable, and aligned with the Group's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Operations

Take ownership of the Group finance function across all entities and business units.
Ensure accounting records are maintained accurately, completely, and in line with applicable accounting standards and Group policies.
Drive consistency in accounting practices and reporting standards across all Group entities.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.
Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process optimisation, automation, and system enhancements.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts for all business units.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and shareholders.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain ownership of financial integrity across all entities.
Deliver value-adding financial analysis and performance reporting, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
Support the Finance Director with the preparation of board reports, management presentations, and strategic finance reports.

Regulatory, Tax & Compliance

Own all statutory, regulatory, tax, VAT, and financial compliance matters across all entities within the Group.
Lead and coordinate statutory audits, regulatory reviews, and financial due diligence exercises.
Ensure all regulatory filings, tax returns, VAT submissions, and other compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for finance matters across all business units.
Build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Provide financial guidance and commercial support to department heads and senior management.
Challenge business assumptions and support decision making through financial analysis and insights.
Contribute to finance discussions during strategic initiatives, projects, acquisitions, restructurings, and new business ventures.

Cash Flow, Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the Finance Director in managing Group cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
Support treasury with cash forecasting processes across business units.
Support with the preparation, review, and consolidation of budgets and forecasts.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and reporting variances.
Support long-term financial planning and scenario modelling exercises.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop Finance Managers, and wider finance teams across the Group.
Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Identify skills gaps and implement development plans to enhance technical and commercial capabilities.
Ensure finance teams remain aligned with business objectives and future organisational needs.

Strategic & Commercial Responsibilities

Support the Finance Director in executing the Group's financial strategy.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations.
Participate in financial due diligence exercises, corporate restructuring projects, and business integrations where required.
Support implementation of new systems, reporting solutions, and finance transformation initiatives.
Ensure the finance function remains proactive, forward-looking, and able to anticipate business requirements rather than simply react to them.

Skills & Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years' experience in finance leadership.
Experience managing finance teams across multiple entities or jurisdictions.
Strong technical accounting, audit, tax, and regulatory knowledge.
Proven experience preparing and reviewing management accounts and financial reports.
Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
Experience within iGaming, Marketing, fintech, payments or related industries.

Benefits

Free on-site parking
Private health and dental insurance
Access to the Cloudigo app
Wellness benefit
Milestone Leave
Birthday Leave
Office Protein Corner

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