About Playtech                                                  

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. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtech.com & www.playtechpeople.com 

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.

Ready to level up your career? Playtech‘s Finance unit is looking for a a seasoned, detail-oriented, and initiative and goal-driven UK Finance Director to join our dynamic team in our London office.

Your influential mission. You will...

• Be a Leader – Manage, develop and supervise a very large finance team that currently includes 10 members (2 controllers, 2 senior accountants and 6 accountants) located in UK, IOM, Cyprus, and Poland
• Manage all finance and accounting operations for several legal entities, including supervising all invoicing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Manage month end process with a targeted 3-day month-end
• Prepare and submit statutory financial statements including managing the external audits according to local GAAP, statutory income tax and VAT filings + reports as well as any other required external finance-related reports
• Prepare monthly fin package and forecast with full analysis of the expenses
• Prepare yearly budget with coordination of all relevant departments
• Submit Monthly and ad-hoc reports to Corporate
• Be the main point of contact for both internal and external professional questions (e.g. auditors, tax consultants, customers, suppliers, banks, tax authorities, legal etc.)
• Review and approve all payments and POs
• Follow and comply with Group Finance policies and procedures

Components for success. You...

• Must have experience in a senior financial managerial position with a track record of success.
• Have great experience in preparation of statutory financial statements of UK companies
• Possess strong technical reporting and accounting knowledge (preferably IFRS)
• Must be a member of a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CPA)
• Have a proven track record in financial professional services and/or industry
• Are capable to work, deliver and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Are available to travel if and when required both domestically and internationally

You'll get extra points for...

• Your advanced degree in Accounting/Finance/ Tax
• Having a strong understanding of UK financial regulations and legislation.
• Your big 6 background
• A strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with proven personnel management skill

Thrive in a culture that values...

• A dynamic, inclusive, and multicultural office environment that currently follows a hybrid approach
• Empowerment, support, and mentoring 
• Constant learning and development opportunities 
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being 
• Fun company events  

UK FINANCE TEAM
Our dynamic UK Finance team 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.