Group Financial Controller

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in the financial control, reporting, strategic financial planning and risk management of the company. This role will also play a key part in the success of Entain during a period of transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Responsibility and Reporting

• Oversee all aspects of financial and cost management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, and development of internal control policies and procedures.
• Responsibility for the preparation of the full Listed Company's Annual Report in line with regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of other monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements. This includes submission of subsidiary statutory accounts and other ad hoc financial filing requirements.
• Lead and manage the financial reporting team, ensuring continuous development and high performance. This includes the shared service centre team in India.

Accounting and Technical Expertise

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, acquisitions, and IFRS changes.
• Support M&A activity, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.
• Ensure proper treatment of revenue recognition, gaming taxes, and other industry-specific financial matters.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, maintaining strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and compliance documentation.
• Be the main contact with the external auditors during the preparation of the full Listed Company accounts, ensuring a clean audit report and addressing any issues raised.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices in financial management, including the adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant demonstrable experience of progressively responsible financial management, within a FTSE 100 company or similar large-scale organisation.
• Plc experience is essential to this role.
• Proven track record of leading financial transformation initiatives, with a focus on cost management and operational efficiency.
• Strong technical accounting skills and thorough knowledge of IFRS. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Demonstrable leadership capabilities, with experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, complex, and regulated business environment.
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on process improvements and automation.
• High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.