Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager with approximately 10+ years of experience who is far more than a traditional accountant. This individual will be a trusted partner to the leadership team, providing robust financial control while also driving commercial performance, strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, automation, and business growth. The successful candidate will be a self-sufficient, proactive, and commercially minded finance professional who can identify opportunities, solve problems, challenge assumptions, and generate ideas that improve both profitability and operational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities • Own and lead all core finance operations for selected entities, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial controls, audit support, and statutory compliance • Act as a strategic business partner to the leadership team, providing financial insight, commercial analysis, and decision support across the organisation • Identify, evaluate, and implement cost-saving initiatives across departments, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and improved operating margins • Proactively analyse revenue drivers, customer profitability and business performance to identify opportunities for revenue growth and improved profitability • Build and maintain financial models, business cases, scenario planning, and investment analyses to support strategic initiatives and key business decisions • Drive process improvement and automation projects, leveraging AI and modern finance technologies to reduce manual effort, improve reporting quality, and increase team productivity • Develop KPI dashboards and performance reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights to management and support data-driven decision-making • Lead finance and cross-functional projects end-to-end (concept to implementation), including process automation, systems improvements and reporting upgrades, to improve business performance and operational effectiveness Required Experience: • Proven finance professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, commercial finance, or related disciplines • Experience in iGaming, online gaming, fintech, payments or another highly transactional industry • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred • Highly self-sufficient and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment • Commercially focused, with a strong understanding of how businesses generate revenue, manage costs, and create shareholder value • Naturally strategic and intellectually curious, constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance and drive growth • Proactive rather than reactive, with a track record of identifying issues and implementing solutions before being asked • Highly analytical and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and critical- thinking skills. Strong understanding of business intelligence, data analytics, and KPI reporting • Technologically savvy, with strong knowledge of AI tools, automation platforms, and modern finance technology • Comfortable challenging existing processes and introducing new ways of working that improve efficiency and outcomes • A strong communicator who can influence stakeholders across all levels of the business • Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Entrepreneurial in mindset, willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute wherever required • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability • Exposure to international and multi-entity businesses What Success Looks Like • Finance operates efficiently with strong controls and accurate reporting • Management receives timely, insightful analysis that improves decision-making • Meaningful cost savings are identified and delivered • Revenue and profitability opportunities are proactively surfaced and actioned • Automation and AI initiatives materially improve productivity and scalability • The finance function is viewed as a strategic partner to the wider business rather than simply a reporting function