Head of Finance Operations and Shared Services

DigiOutsource; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,682,000 - 4,023,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development programmes

Performance feedback tools

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Cover

Funeral Fund Benefit

Income Continuation Benefit

Medical Aid Subsidy

Retirement Annuity Subsidy

Job summary

Super Group is seeking a Head of Finance Operations & Shared Services to lead the UK finance function and the central AP operation. You will drive reporting, governance, automation and a robust shared services model across multiple entities.

The role requires extensive IFRS expertise, multi-entity leadership, and the ability to partner with procurement, treasury and technology teams to transform processes and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Progressive finance leadership with multi-entity responsibility.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and governance experience.
• Experience leading high-volume AP/shared-services environments.
• Vendor-master governance, PO compliance, invoice matching, reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK operational finance team and deliver accurate month-end, management and statutory reporting.
• Own budgets, forecasts, performance analysis and decision support; identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain balance-sheet integrity including reconciliations, intercompany balances, accruals and internal billing.
• Lead Central AP and procure-to-pay; partner with Procurement, Treasury and Finance Technology.
• Oversee PO governance, vendor-master controls, invoice processing and coding, matching and reconciliations.
• Set service levels and KPIs for quality, cycle time, compliance and automation.
• Maintain segregation of duties between Central AP and Central Payments.
• Drive IFRS/SOX compliance, audit readiness and close activities (FloQast).
• Drive standardization and automation across finance systems and integrations.
• Own requirements and controls for Zip, Business Central and FloQast.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Automation & data

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Zip

Business Central

FloQast

TM1

Navision

Job description

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Who We Are

We're Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

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 Super Group International, 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 building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters.

If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment.

As Head of Finance Operations & Shared Services, you’ll lead the UK operational finance function and the Group’s Central Accounts Payable operation, providing strong financial stewardship, operational leadership and scalable shared-service delivery. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, robust governance and controls, effective procure-to-pay operations, and continuous improvement through standardization, automation and data-led decision-making.

This is a senior finance leadership role that combines technical finance expertise with operational excellence, transformation and people leadership, partnering across Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Technology and the wider business to deliver an efficient, controlled and future-ready finance operating model. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

What You’ll Do

Financial Leadership and Performance

• Lead the UK operational finance team and deliver accurate, timely month-end, management and statutory reporting across the relevant entities.
• Own budgets, forecasts, performance analysis and decision support; identify risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Maintain balance-sheet integrity, including reconciliations, open items, intercompany balances, accruals, assets, internal billing and finance-related contract governance.

Central Accounts Payable and Procure-to-pay

• Provide end-to-end leadership of Central AP, partnering with Procurement, Treasury, Finance Technology and regional finance teams.
• Oversee PO governance, delegated-authority compliance, vendor-master controls, invoice intake and coding, PO/receipt/invoice matching, posting, reconciliations and exception resolution.
• Set service levels and performance measures covering quality, cycle time, compliance, productivity, stakeholder experience and automation.
• Maintain segregation of duties: Central AP owns vendor and invoice operations; payment execution and bank release remain with Central Payments.

Governance, Controls and Transformation

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, applicable statutory and tax requirements, Group policies and the SOX control environment; lead audit readiness and timely close activities in FloQast.
• Drive standardization, simplification and automation across finance and AP, using data, root-cause analysis and technology to improve control quality and service performance.
• Own business requirements and control outcomes for relevant finance systems and integrations, including Zip, Business Central and FloQast.

People and Stakeholder Leadership

• Build, coach and develop high-performing finance and AP teams with clear accountability, performance standards and succession capability.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, communicating complex matters clearly and constructively challenging where required.

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What You’ll Bring

• Recognized professional accounting qualification: CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Substantial progressive finance experience, including multi-entity operational finance responsibility and meaningful leadership experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and proven capability across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit, tax, governance and internal controls.
• Experience leading or transforming a high-volume AP, procure-to-pay or finance shared-services environment.
• Strong understanding of vendor-master governance, PO compliance, invoice matching, reconciliations, exception management and segregation of duties.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes through systems, data, automation and performance measurement.
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical capability, stakeholder influence, written and verbal communication, and people leadership.

Desirable Skills You’ve Got Up Your Sleeve

• 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
• SOX experience and a strong understanding of risk management and financial governance.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision/Business Central, Zip, FloQast, TM1 or comparable finance platforms.
• Finance transformation, systems implementation, process standardization or automation experience.

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

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy

Ready to feel superclass?

At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one.

Game on!

• Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.
• Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow!