At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations with automation for a 24/7 iGaming platform.
- Company: Arena Entertainment Group, a cutting-edge digital entertainment company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team that embraces AI and automation in finance.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance automation and iGaming.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The role involves building a finance function that operates continuously for our iGaming platforms, leveraging automation and human judgement. You will oversee finance operations, reporting, tax, and financial compliance across Arena Entertainment Group, a Gibraltar-based iGaming group with entities in various jurisdictions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Automation and finance systems: Design and manage Arena's finance tech stack, integrating various platforms through APIs. Use AI tools to automate bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting, aiming for continuous close.
- Finance operations and reporting: Own the close, reconciliations, and controls for every group entity, delivering management and statutory accounts with live dashboards.
- Treasury, banking and payments: Manage relationships with banks and payment providers, monitor payment flows, and forecast cash across entities.
- Intercompany and group structure: Automate intercompany recharges and maintain consistency in accounting policies.
- Tax, compliance and governance: Oversee corporation tax filings and maintain financial control policies, ensuring audit readiness.
- Leadership: Lead a small team, act as the main finance contact for stakeholders, and promote AI adoption across the business.
What you will bring:
- Essential: Qualified accountant with 6+ years in finance, preferably in iGaming or regulated sectors. Proven track record of automating finance processes and hands-on experience with AI tools.
- Desirable: Experience in crypto accounting and managing banking relationships in online gaming.
Arena is a digital entertainment company focused on building beloved platforms. Our portfolio includes various brands, and we prioritise AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency.
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