At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform the European finance function while partnering with senior leaders on strategic decisions.
- Company: Join TGI Sport, a global leader in sports technology and media solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working, and access to exclusive sporting events.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration across international teams.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant transformation journey and make a real impact in the sports industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance business partnering and commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
In this unique dual-role opportunity, you will lead and transform our European finance function while also acting as the senior commercial finance partner to our Global Technology & Media division. Working alongside our CFO and Executive Team, you will influence major commercial decisions spanning Europe and one of the fastest-growing areas of our business.
TGI Sport is on an ambitious transformation journey. Through our One TGI programme, we are bringing together multiple businesses, geographies and finance teams into one globally connected organisation.
You will lead the transformation of our European finance organisation, creating a commercially focused, high-performing function that enables growth across an increasingly technology-led business. At the same time, you will partner with senior leaders to shape investment decisions across AI, technology platforms, media rights, product development and international expansion.
Responsibilities & Role- Lead financial planning, forecasting and reporting across our European businesses, providing commercial insight to the CFO and Executive Team.
- Act as the senior finance partner for our Global Technology & Media division (excluding the US), supporting investment decisions across technology platforms, AI, product development, media rights and future growth.
- Partner with senior business leaders to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and influence strategic decision-making.
- Lead, develop and inspire our UK based European Finance teams, creating a commercially focused, high-performing function.
- Play a key role in transforming the finance operating model as part of our wider One TGI programme, helping shape the future structure of the finance organisation.
- Champion automation, AI and smarter reporting to modernise how finance supports the wider business.
- Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and controls across multiple international entities.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience leading finance business partnering within a complex commercial organisation.
- Experience supporting technology, SaaS, media, advertising, digital or subscription-based business models.
- Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to influence, challenge and support Executive-level stakeholders.
- Outstanding financial planning, forecasting and commercial modelling skills.
- A track record of leading high-performing finance teams through periods of transformation and change.
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS and financial governance.
- Experience working across international or multi-entity organisations.
- Experience leading finance transformation, shared services, operating model redesign or automation initiatives.
- Exposure to AI, finance systems transformation or business process improvement.
- An interest in sport, media or sports technology.
TGI Sport is a global sports technology business trusted by many of the world's leading sporting organisations. With more than 500 employees across 15+ international offices, we deliver technology, media rights, advertising and fan engagement solutions that power more than 5,000 sporting events every year.
As we continue to grow, we are bringing together technology, AI, media and sport in new ways through our One TGI transformation—creating opportunity for our people to make a genuine impact.
Benefits- Annual discretionary bonus, company pension, enhanced family leave, learning and development, private gym, rooftop terrace, access to selected sporting events and more.
- Play a key leadership role during one of the most significant transformation programmes in our history.
- Work with some of the biggest names in global sport, media and technology.
- Build and transform a modern, commercially focused finance function.
- Flexible working built around global collaboration.
TGI Sport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Finance Director – Europe in London employer: TGI Sport
TGI Sport is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Finance Director to lead transformative initiatives within a dynamic and rapidly growing sports technology environment. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a vibrant work culture that champions innovation and collaboration, TGI Sport empowers its team members to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits such as a discretionary bonus, enhanced family leave, and access to exclusive sporting events.
