Head of Commercial Finance - Americas & Southern Europe

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

Entain is on a mission to revolutionize the world of betting and gaming — and we’re looking for a top-performing commercial finance professional to help shape the future of our ASE region.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role, working for the VP of Strategy & Finance. The ASE region represents Entain's must-win high-growth markets, including brands such as Bwin, SportingBet, Sports Interaction and PartyCasino.

You will own commercial finance in this >£700M region across multiple countries and brands. Key activities:

1. Own the quarterly forecasting & annual budgeting process for our multiple markets

2. Analyse business performance and identify key trends / opportunities

3. Business partnering on key analyses to support day-to-day decision making

The previous holder of this role did not have a direct report but was supported by the general finance function. We intend to supplement this new hire with a junior analyst beneath them. 

We are looking for someone who is experienced in owning complex forecast models; ideally for B2C digital / subscription businesses. And with strong soft & stakeholder management skills as you will be liaising with senior function leadership across our organisation. 

Qualifications

• Strong undergraduate degree
• 9+ years’ experience in commercial finance (Investment banking, Big 4 modelling, Corporate commercial finance / FP&A functions)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deal with ambiguity / imperfect data
• Proficiency in Excel & data analysis
• Proficiency in business writing and verbal communications, including delivery of presentations to executive business leaders
• Strong interest in the betting, games, media, technology, and entertainment industries

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. Working for us in London, you can expect to receive great benefits like:

• Generous group bonus scheme 
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office 
• Private medical insurance 
• Pension scheme – matched to 6% 
• Ability to buy and sell holiday 
• Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind 
• Additional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New Year 
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development 
• Share save scheme 

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 supportive community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. 

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.