Finance Manager

Betway Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Manager, where you will play a crucial role in the financial operations of a leading digital gaming firm. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing cash flow and financial reporting. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive operational efficiencies, and support a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive atmosphere, this is your opportunity to thrive in an exciting industry. Bring your skills and passion to help shape extraordinary experiences for customers.

Benefits

Vitality Health Care

Unum Dental

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Tusker car scheme

Cycle to Work

Retail discounts

Learning and development programmes

Performance feedback tool

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role with audit experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations while managing cash flow.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Leadership and team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree or professional certifications

Tools

NAV

Cognos

MS Excel

Job description

On average it takes 5 minutes to apply for this role.

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Do you see yourself as one of those “out-of-the-box thinkers”, “Technical masterminds”, “Outstanding creatives”, or “Mind-boggling number crunchers”? If so, we want to welcome you to the Betway family and celebrate what makes you unique!

Our global customer base is exploding and we need your skills to support us on this exciting journey! Don’t look back and submit your application before the opportunity passes you by..

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Senior Finance Manager

Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At Betway, we’re driven by our shared vision to become the global leader in the online sports betting and casino industry. Our people are forward-thinking team-players who thrive on a collective diversity of skills and backgrounds. Founded in 2006, our teams in Guernsey, London, Malta, Germany, Portugal and Spain are constantly expanding and evolving.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Betway, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As a Finance Manager you’ll be supporting the delivery of the day-to-day financial operations, covering accounts payable and receivable, managing cashflow to meet all obligations, reviewing management accounts and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

What you’ll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Monthly Management Reports
  • Review month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including billing, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Monitor and analyze financial data, identifying trends, variances
• Corporate Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting principles, staying updated on changes, and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and improve efficiency.
  • Review and monitor all PAYE settlement agreements for all entities
  • Review and prepare submission of P11D’s for all entities.
  • Ensure HMRC submissions are processed and paid before the deadline.
  • Effective correspondence with HMRC and follow up on outstanding items.
• Payroll
  • Review payroll reports and obtain sign off for payrolls
  • Review original allocation breakdown and investigate abnormalities
  • Review calculations and posting of bonus accruals and annual leave provisions
  • Ensure payroll year end processes are complete timeously
  • Review Workday to Navision payroll reconciliation.
• Cashflow
  • Ensure timeous supplier and intergroup payments
  • Ensure that expenses are appropriately on charged and fees collected timeously to ensure seamless positive cash flow on a monthly basis.
  • Raise weekly funding request to Treasury
• Robust and critical systems and controls
  • Ensure that ERP and other systems operate effectively and efficiently for responsible companies.
  • Investigate and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiencies in the team. Ensure successful implementation following approval.
  • Ensure that all accounting is in line with the Group’s accounting polices and procedures.
  • Ensure that appropriate processes are in place in order to identify potential problems and escalate when required.
• Other
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams /stakeholders such as the Procurement and Human Resources department.
  • Support the finance team in ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned.
  • Day to day management of the finance team.
  • Co-ordinate functions in the team to ensure that all team members are working effectively and able to meet all deliverables on time.
  • Ensure best business practice is embedded across all gaming processes and functions.
  • Undertake bi-annual team appraisals and performance development reviews
  • Ensure team key deliverables are met on time and accurately.
  • Provide guidance, mentoring and support to all direct reports to ensure your team is working efficiently and coherently.
  • Bi-annual setting of team objectives and KPI review (at each appraisal).

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CGMA, CPA, ACCA, CA etc) is preferred
• Audit experience is highly favourable
• Minimum of 5 years in similar role
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make sound recommendations
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., NAV, Cognos) and advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a finance team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency
• High integrity and ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality of financial information

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at Betway and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
  • Vitality Health Care
  • Unum Dental
  • Life Assurance & Income Protection
  • Tusker car scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Retail discounts

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 17 countries, 85 nationalities, and 30 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on!

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has not been successful.