Director of Group Finance

Otto James Consulting have been retained by a Cheshire based, cutting-edge iGaming technology provider with operations in the United Kingdom and in Central Europe.

Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls.

As our Director of Group Finance and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our European operations.

• Lead and inspire a talented team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the full spectrum of financial reporting for our EMEA entities and branches, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, regulatory reporting, and payroll processing.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks, mitigating risks and optimising efficiency.
• Drive initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes, enhancing productivity and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with our global finance team, to ensure consistent and compliant financial reporting.
• Establish internal controls and support audit processes.
• Provide financial oversight for all projects/services, including profitability and cost control.
• Collaborate with Commercial & Operations managers to align budgets and forecasts with operational targets.
• Lead the finance team, fostering growth and promoting a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and manage relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies.

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Experience in a NASDAQ Listed business will be seen as a plus, but not essential
• A proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach

Salary at c £110,000 to £115,000 basic plus bonus

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension (up to 9% matched)
• Personal and company performance bonus
• Training & development budget
• 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community
• Monthly wellness budget