Finance Director - Sportsbook Igaming

Workster is partnering with a fast-growing international technology company within the sports betting and iGaming industry to recruit a Finance Director for their team.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong sportsbook or iGaming expertise. You will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, and commercial decision-making across a high-growth, international business where financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational performance are essential.
Your Role
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Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial direction to the sportsbook and iGaming business
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Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth and commercial objectives
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-term business planning
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Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis
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Monitor revenue, gross gaming revenue, net gaming revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and profitability
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Provide financial insight and recommendations to the executive leadership team and other key stakeholders
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Lead financial modelling and scenario analysis for new products, markets, partnerships, and commercial initiatives
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Oversee finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and cash management
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Establish and maintain robust financial controls, processes, policies, and reporting standards
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Ensure accurate reconciliation of player funds, payment flows, sportsbook settlements, and third-party transactions
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Manage relationships with auditors, banks, payment providers, tax advisers, regulators, and other external partners
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Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax, regulatory, licensing, and responsible gambling requirements
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Oversee statutory accounts, tax filings, audits, and financial reporting across relevant jurisdictions
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Identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation and governance measures
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Lead, develop, and support the finance team while promoting high standards of accuracy and accountability
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Improve finance systems, reporting tools, automation, and data-driven decision-making
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Collaborate closely with Commercial, Operations, Product, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Payments, and Technology teams
Your Qualifications
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Extensive senior finance leadership experience in sportsbook, iGaming, online gaming, betting, gambling, or another highly regulated digital business
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Strong track record in financial strategy, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance
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Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly advantageous
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Strong understanding of sportsbook and iGaming financial metrics, including GGR, NGR, player liabilities, bonuses, payouts, margins, and customer acquisition costs
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Experience managing financial reporting across multiple legal entities and international jurisdictions
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Good knowledge of gaming regulation, licensing requirements, tax, AML, KYC, and financial controls
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Experience overseeing audits, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and relationships with external advisers
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Strong understanding of payment processing, payment service providers, cash management, and transaction reconciliation
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Experience with finance systems, ERP platforms, business intelligence tools, and advanced Excel or similar analytical software
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Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and commercial decision-making skills
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Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
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Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
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High level of integrity, attention to detail, and professional judgement
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Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment
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Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken
The Offer
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Senior finance leadership position within a growing international sportsbook and iGaming business
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Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence the company’s long-term growth
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High level of ownership across finance, reporting, governance, and commercial performance
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Exposure to complex, international, and highly regulated gaming operations
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Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
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Professional and collaborative working environment
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Career development opportunities within a fast-growing technology business
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Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing finance function
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International working environment with exposure to multiple markets and jurisdictions