Group Financial Director, Finance & Accounting

The Financial Director will be a senior member of the finance leadership team who will lead all accounting and tax functions, ensure financial accuracy and compliance and act as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team. This person will be responsible for designing, building, and leading the accounting and tax operations to enable rapid growth and scalability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and overseeing financial reporting
• Managing audits
• Developing key policies
• Ensuring tax compliance efficiency
• Leading the implementation of finance systems

Accounting Operations

• Lead and oversee the accounting operations
• Implement training, tools, and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy across the organisation
• Develop and optimise key financial procedures

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Own the preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards
• Manage annual audits and act as a liaison to external auditors

Tax Strategy

• Prepare Audit Committee reports, financial dashboards, investor updates
• Work with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners
• Interact with Investor as needed to align reporting and best practices

Essential REQUIRED SKILLS/WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:

• 15+ years’ senior leadership experience in finance and accounting, ideally within a global, high‑growth or scale‑up environment
• Proven experience implementing and scaling finance systems and ERPs
• Exposure to international operations, multi‑currency, and FX management
• Understanding of global tax issues and transfer pricing
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and compliance
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate financial concepts for non‑financial stakeholders
• High integrity and strong ethical standards
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is a must

Desirable:

• Big 4 experience is strongly preferred
• Experience in sports, media, events, or entertainment sectors
• Familiarity with media rights, sponsorship, and broadcast contracts

YOU WILL THRIVE HERE IF:

• Strategic yet Hands‑On: Prioritises execution but is able to shift seamlessly between strategy and detail
• Action‑Oriented: Moves decisively and with urgency, prioritising progress and results over perfection
• Commercially Focused: Anchors decisions in business impact and applies financial rigour to every initiative
• Accountable Leader: Takes full ownership of outcomes; leads by example and delivers under pressure
• Collaborative Influencer: Builds trust across teams, leads through influence, and fosters open communication
• Calm in Ambiguity: Brings structure and clarity amid uncertainty; makes sound decisions with incomplete data
• Continuous Learner: Stays adaptable, curious, and open to innovation and feedback
• Resilient and Composed: Maintains focus and steadiness through challenges, supporting team well‑being and effectiveness
• People Developer: Empowers others through meaningful delegation, coaching, and recognition
• Integrity and Judgement: Acts ethically, transparently, and with credibility as a trusted senior advisor

LIV Golf is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.