Finance Manager - UK

Gaming Laboratories International, LLC; Bethesda; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global gaming testing firm based in Bangor, North Wales is seeking a Finance Manager. This role involves overseeing financial practices, collaborating with senior management, and managing departmental personnel. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 6 years of experience, along with strong attention to detail and team management skills. Excellent benefits include 25 holidays per year and an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

25 holidays per year

Pension Plan

Monthly lunch events

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Discretionary Annual Salary Reviews

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Proficient in communicating in English both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial practices and maintain accurate accounting.
• Manage departmental personnel including hiring and training.
• Collaborate with senior management based on financial data analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting and billing software

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Bangor, North Wales

While providing integrity to the casino and gambling industry for over 35 years, GLI has established an incomparable team of professionals. Join a global market leader in the gambling industry while leveraging your abilities to strategically support the accounting team that maintains full responsibility for the finances, budgets, and accounting practices for our global business. We are seeking a professional like you with strong attention to detail to join our team to help optimize productivity as Finance Manager.

Who We Are…

With over 35 years in the industry, Gaming Laboratories International is the global leader in the testing and certification of gaming devices and systems. We are proud of our stability and our history of world‑class customer service delivery to more than 475 jurisdictions worldwide.

What You Will Accomplish Here…

Based in our office in Parc Menai, Bangor, this is a fast‑paced, dynamic position and an ideal fit for someone who thrives on wearing many hats to enhance organizational effectiveness while maintaining clear and accurate financial figures. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with our global team and utilize problem‑solving skills and attention to detail to support cross‑functional initiatives and detail to drive efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred with a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience. Certification, formal training, education or demonstrated competency may be evaluated and considered in lieu of the experience requirements.

• Familiar in building a team and structure
• Prior experience supervising, overseeing or directly managing a team of employees
• Proficiency in accounting and billing software is strongly preferred
• Prior experience working with different time zones
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required
• High level of initiative, ability to motivate others and be able to effectively manage a large workload
• The ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently well to perform the duties of this position and have the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with internal and external parties
• Must have the ability to handle and organize multiple projects and deadlines
• Must demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail and levels of accuracy

Essential Functions

• Manages Department personnel, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, and performance evaluations
• Has the ability to manage and resolve complex department matters by defining problems, collecting data and drawing valid conclusions
• Assigns and allocates work in a manner that utilizes employee’s strengths to efficiently maintain operations
• Develops operations processes and procedures to enhance efficiencies in the Department
• Works closely with senior management to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging regulations within assigned areas including changes in law.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of all work performed
• Handles escalated Department questions or issues
• Sets clear goals by communicating job expectations, appraising work performance and consistently providing honest positive and negative feedback to employees
• Provides employees with resources, training, and support necessary to complete work assignments
• Consistently reviews, approves, and submits administrative work prior to established due dates, including, but not limited to, timecards and time off
• Ability to travel throughout EMEIA as required.

We Offer Excellent Benefits That Include

• 25 holidays per year, excluding bank holidays
• Pension Plan
• Monthly lunch events
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Discretionary Annual Salary Reviews
• Opportunity to work in a diverse workplace with 38 different nationalities.

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is a gaming company. Any of our employees may be required to obtain a gaming license within one or all of the gaming jurisdictions. If you are requested by GLI to obtain a gaming license, your continued employment may be contingent on your ability to obtain that gaming license.

This job description should not be interpreted as all‑inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job‑related task and responsibilities than those stated above.

GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.