Group Head of Finance

Legend; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

About Legend

We're Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world: iGaming, Sports Betting, and Personal Finance.

We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys - for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we're helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide.

If you're looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it.

Unlock the Legend in you.

The Role:

Legend is looking for an experienced and dynamic Group Head of Finance to lead our international Financial Control team. In this pivotal role, you will guide the team through our ambitious growth strategy, ensuring the finance function remains effective, efficient, and seamless. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will oversee key areas including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and the finance systems team leads.

As the Group Head of Finance, you will be instrumental in optimizing finance operations and advancing the company's financial maturity. You will ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including invoicing, payments-related reporting, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you will drive the improvement of financial reporting, process efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities. Your oversight of the treasury function will safeguard the company's capital, while ensuring optimal management of working capital. Your leadership will have a direct impact on the company's financial stability and growth, providing strategic insights for decision-making at all levels.

In partnership with the FP&A team, you will also ensure the timely and accurate reporting of monthly consolidated management accounts. You will champion the continuous enhancement of financial systems, data, processes, policies, and controls, shaping the financial infrastructure of our growing and innovative company.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology company, where you will play a central role in refining the financial strategy and enhancing operational efficiency. If you are eager to make a significant impact and elevate our finance operations, we would love to hear from you!

Your Impact:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance operations team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and procurement, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, data, processes, policies, and controls by managing and developing the finance operations team to ensure effective operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all financial transactions, including oversight of invoice preparation and payments-related reporting.
• Provide timely and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making and enhance the credibility of the group.
• Lead the Financial Reporting team, overseeing all statutory reporting in various jurisdictions and collaborating with FP&A to manage and improve the group's management reporting.
• Develop strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve reporting standards and financial performance.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and financial institutions to secure optimal procurement strategies and pricing.
• Represent the finance operations team in cross-functional initiatives and projects, effectively communicating financial updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements and cost savings across finance operations.
• Streamline and future-proof finance operations processes in collaboration with the finance systems manager, reducing manual intervention and increasing operational efficiency.
• Establish and manage SLAs within the team to improve efficiency and introduce regular KPI reporting to assess the effectiveness of finance processes.
• Manage procurement processes in collaboration with internal owners and external procurement support providers.
• Safeguard and optimize the group's treasury assets, overseeing banking, treasury, and FX requirements.
• Ensure the effective utilization and management of working capital to generate returns for the group while maintaining financial stability.

What You'll Bring:

• ACA/ICAS/ACCA qualified accountant with 10+ years' PQE.
• Experience in managing international accounting teams at a Controller level, with a background in both industry and practice-based roles.
• Proven expertise in coaching and developing internationally dispersed teams to reach their potential.
• Strong ability to adapt financial processes to changing business needs.
• Experience in technology scale-ups and/or the gaming industry is a plus, though not essential.
• Confidence in communicating complex financial matters simply to non-financial stakeholders, with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• A track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements to optimize finance operations.
• Ability to manage relationships with vendors, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal procurement strategies and financial performance.

The Process:

• 1st: Initial Interview with Talent Partner (45 mins via Zoom)
• 2nd: Interview with the Finance Director and the Senior People Partner (1 hour Zoom interview)
• 3rd: Take home task interview presentation with the Finance Director, Head of FP&A and the Executive Director (60 minute interview via Zoom)

Why Legend?

• Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
• Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
• Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
• Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
• Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
• Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.
• Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!

Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.

Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that's just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That's why we're dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team on [e-mail], and we'll do all we can to support you.