Financial Governance Accountant

bet365; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gambling company in the UK is seeking a Financial Governance Accountant to enhance its financial control framework. The role involves policy creation, monitoring adherence, and fostering collaboration across various financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate is ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualified with strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities, working within a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Macros and AI chatbots preferred.
• Integrity-driven approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the financial control framework.
• Lead policy creation and governance framework.
• Monitor adherence to financial policies.
• Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical capabilities

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualified

Job description

Company Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In‑Play betting has solidified our market‑leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward‑thinking company, we're breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what's possible for our customers worldwide.

Job Description

As a Financial Governance Accountant, you will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation's financial control framework. You will lead policy creation and establish a robust governance framework for the reporting function. Within this role you will develop and implement mechanisms to monitor adherence to the policies, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. As a dedicated resource for documenting and formalising processes, this role will aid in strengthening the way the Business reports internally and externally. Collaboration with various financial stakeholders and the wider Business will be required. This will encompass communicating changes, gathering feedback and ensuring understanding and departmental buy‑in. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company's hybrid working from home policy. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ CIMA or ACA qualified.
• Advanced Excel skills, with familiarity in Macros and AI Chatbots is preferred.
• An ethical and integrity‑driven approach to all aspects of your work.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong business relationships across departments.
• A highly driven and proactive mindset, with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Additional Information

• Maintaining financial oversight and governance of management reporting to drive consistency across the Reporting team.
• Taking ownership of the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the SharePoint process.
• Managing the entire lifecycle of financial policies from inception and approval through to communication, implementation and periodic updates.
• Collaborating with various internal stakeholders across the Finance Function and wider Business.

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