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