Financial Controller in London

Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries.

Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker.

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Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset.

Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions.

Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Job Description

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech‘sFinance unit is looking for a Financial Controller with a curious mindset, excellent communication, and strong reporting and technical troubleshooting skills.

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Your influential mission.

You will...

• Have a hands on role as financial controller of the company dealing with all aspects of the finance function.
• Assist with the support and supervision of another group company.
• Have two direct reports and report directly into Director of Financial Control.
• Work with all internal and external stakeholders at company and group level.
• Have the opportunity to work in a Hybrid model.

Qualifications

Components for success.

You have...

• The ability to manage and oversee all day to day accounting operations of the company including all operational finance and payment matters.
• Experience of preparing monthly financial packs with full analysis of expenditure.
• Prepared reports for the internal management structure.
• Collaborated with the sales teams to ensure income is accurate and provide analysis of sales.
• Assisted with CAPEX and key stock purchasing .
• Assisted with stock management and overview.
• Assisted with import and export requirements.
• Experience of preparing quarterly VAT returns for both the trading and local holding company.
• Managed the financial interaction with customers, suppliers, tax authorities and external auditors.
• Worked collaboratively with all internal teams to ensure Finance effectively executes all responsibilities appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately forecast costs for the year, updating each month with business developments.
• Prepared yearly budgets with co-ordination of all relevant departments.
• Prepared annual financial statements and year end audit process.
• Used experience to review and challenge existing process, identifying areas for improvement, efficiencies or automation possibilities.

Components for success.

You have...

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification
• The ability to prioritise multiple concurrent workstreams and meet all reporting requirements is crucial.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, whilst using common sense and initiative to provide working solutions to finance and business needs.
• The ability to manage a team and foster a positive working environment.
• Experience of taking ownership and accountability for all relevant reporting needs.
• The abilityto establish and grow strong working relationships with employees across all levels, teams and departments.
• ERP system – SAP experience
• Proficientuseage of usual MS products: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams etc.
• Experience of, or quick to learn use of PO and expense approval systems, BI reporting and analysis tools.

You'll get extra points for...

• Gambling industry experience

Thrive in a culture that values...

• A professional and fun team environment, where we offer you proper training and knowledge sharing.
• Your personal and professional growth.
• Variety – no day is the same.
• An active lifestyle and provide you with a well-being package.
• Work-life balance, flexibility.
• Fun and engaging company events.

Additional Information

FINANCE TEAM

Our dynamic Finance team plays a key role are at the forefront of shaping and evolving the financial strategies of our organization, enabling improved financial performance, establishing effective financial controls and strategies.

In our team you will play a crucial role in the overall finance department managing a number of companies within the wider Group including the largest and most significant of the Group companies.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.