Group Head of Finance & Transformation Leader

Genius Sports; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend, part of Genius Sports, is recruiting a Group Head of Finance to lead a 25+ person finance function across multiple locations. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on problem solving in a changing post-acquisition environment.

You will evolve the finance operating model, standardise processes, strengthen controls and build a scalable organisation, engaging with Legend and Genius Sports stakeholders in London and beyond.

Qualifications

• ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualification with significant post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Experience leading a sizeable, multi-functional Finance team across multiple disciplines, locations and jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to redesign and scale finance processes, automate systems and strengthen controls.
• ERP transformation experience; Workday experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Legend’s 25+ person, multi-location finance function across Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and Payroll.
• Evolve the finance operating model to scale with business and group requirements.
• Redesign and optimise core finance processes and systems to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Establish clear process ownership, SLAs, controls and KPIs with data-driven improvements.
• Build relationships with Legend and Genius Sports leadership during post-acquisition integration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Legend, part of Genius Sports, is recruiting a Group Head of Finance to lead a 25+ person finance function across multiple locations. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on problem solving in a changing post-acquisition environment.

You will evolve the finance operating model, standardise processes, strengthen controls and build a scalable organisation, engaging with Legend and Genius Sports stakeholders in London and beyond.