Director Of Finance à Canada

Entain’s Canada, Iberia & Latin America Region (CILA) team is looking to hire a Senior Associate of Strategy and Finance to support the team in setting the strategy and providing financial guidance for the region. This role involves working directly with multiple groups across Entain, including Digital, Product and Technology, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and leadership teams both regionally and centrally to define and execute regional strategy and assess financial performance.

We seek talented Strategy & Finance professionals with high integrity, preferably with experience in Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting, looking to work in a dynamic, commercial environment. The ideal candidate will have experience establishing corporate strategy frameworks and conducting financial forecasting exercises. The regional Finance & Strategy team collaborates with Entain's executive leadership to shape strategies that foster growth and innovation, reporting to the regional Managing Director. Demonstrable experience influencing executive leaders on strategic and investment decisions, executing commercial due diligence, and leading growth initiatives is essential. Experience in the sports and gaming industry is a must.

This associate-level role offers exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Strategic planning support: Assist in developing and executing initiatives to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive positioning across CILA markets.
• Market & competitive research: Analyze industry trends, competitors, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Business performance analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support optimization efforts and implement improvements.
• Data-driven insights: Use data analysis to generate insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Thought leadership: Keep abreast of industry developments and provide insights to guide strategic direction.
• Strategic project support: Contribute to high-visibility growth projects through research, analysis, financial modeling, and presentation preparation.
• Stakeholder coordination: Prepare materials and analyses to support leadership decision-making.
• Internal collaboration: Facilitate communication and idea-sharing across teams.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a technical discipline, with top grades, honors, or distinctions preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in strategy consulting or investment banking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity.
• Knowledge of business frameworks (e.g., SWOT, value chain, competitive forces).
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with advanced analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is preferred.
• Strong business writing and communication skills, including delivering presentations to executives.
• Interest in betting, gaming, media, technology, and entertainment industries.
• Language skills, especially English and Portuguese, are a plus.
• Flexibility to travel and work across time zones.

• Passion for problem-solving and tackling complex questions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and foster trust.

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