Director of Group Financial Reporting

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

The Director of Group Financial Reporting is responsible for the production and presentation of Group level financial reporting, for P&L down to EBIT, both internally, for presentation to Exco and Board, and externally, in all public releases.

In this role, you will have work with a ruthless attention to detail and have tenacity to deliver outputs in the reporting cycle. You'll work closely with Divisional Finance Teams, Investor Relations and CFO to ensure Group Financial Reporting is delivered accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering Group consolidated financials on a monthly basis and for the quarterly planning cycle, and translating them into a meaningful rolling forecast with comparison to internal targets, external guidance and market consensus
• Supporting the Director of Investor Relations on the production of all public market releases, inbound queries and briefings for the CFO/CEO ahead of market announcements, reliant on a deep understanding of trading performance and divisional forecasts
• Establishment of reporting structures throughout all finance and BI systems in line with evolving organisational structure
• Driving an agenda of simplification and consistency across divisional reporting
• Developing a high performing team, able to react to ever changing requirements
• Providing financial inputs to support analysis and reporting across commercial FP&A, strategy, legal and M&A activities

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant with significant PQE gained in complex global organisations
• Experience of close collaboration with Investor Relations teams
• Extensive experience of reporting, planning and forecasting at Board level and delivery of insight through analysis
• Successful management of continuous improvement programs, whilst driving day-to-day team performance

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience of planning/reporting tool implementation

Competencies and behaviours

• Exceptional attention to detail, alongside the ability to see the big picture
• Exceptional presentation skills, refined from reporting in a plc environment
• Ability and willingness for hands-on involvement
• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships across a global organisation
• High levels of integrity and has strong positive impact

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

• Generous Group Bonus scheme (if eligible)
• Private medical insurance
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.