Senior Finance Manager - Financial Reporting

Job title: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Isle of Man, Dublin or London

Overview of the role:

Being a listed public company can be challenging. That’s why our Finance team holds itself at the cutting edge of all the major functional disciplines, never standing still and continually innovating. Our teams are actively engaged in a diverse range of activities which include; Financial Reporting, Group Accounting, Management Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Transaction Processing, Financial Systems & Projects, Commercial Finance & Business Partnering, Corporate Development and Investor Relations.

Imagine how being part of such a diverse yet agile team could provide you with unique opportunities to build out your skill set, and to do so all within the same organisation!

Our largest finance teams are located in Dublin, London and the Isle of Man, with distinct Finance teams supporting our main businesses and operating units located across three continents in the US, Europe, and Australia. This in itself creates the opportunity to move geographically within the Group or to get involved in cross-location and international assignments.

Learning is at the core of our culture. No matter how experienced you may be, our Finance team can offer you a rich environment for growth and development with an opportunity to learn from some of the best people in their fields. We support all the major accountancy bodies; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, and have successfully supported many students through their professional training qualifications. We also offer a rich curriculum of in-house and external learning which covers technical competencies and a broad range of ‘softer’ skills, such as personal impact, negotiation tactics, and building-resilience, to name just a few. This carefully crafted combination helps to create well rounded skill sets within our team – creating the Finance professional demanded for today and for tomorrow.

Underpinned by state-of-the-art technology, for which we were the architects, engineers and implementation team, we continually drive operational improvements and efficiencies in everything we deliver - if you enjoy setting new standards in Finance then you’ve come to the right place.

This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.

Join us and become part of a highly experienced and highly driven Finance community, with big ambition and bigger influence, operating at pace within the largest Gaming Group in the world.

What you’ll do:

As the Senior Finance Manager, you will have ownership of the accounting, reviewing, reporting and ensuring compliance with the control environment for PokerStars and the wider International Division. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, key responsibilities will include overseeing the subsidiary financial statement, corporate filings and compliance deliverables. Other periodic responsibilities will include contributing towards Group reporting packs, Group financial statement disclosures and dealing with internal/external stakeholders.

This role is a critical position in our Accounts team to ensure we meet reporting requirements of a publicly listed company while implementing a robust controls environment. You will be a key member of the Reporting and Control leadership team.

The successful candidate will be heavily involved in working with the finance business partnering team in the creation of month end accounts for our business units in addition to their responsibilities for external financial reporting obligations. In addition to this, the successful candidate will be involved in the continued enhancing of processes and controls in line with the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), to support our US listing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of a team of highly capable qualified accountants and their own underlying reports, with responsibility for team and individual development; improving skillset and promoting best practice, together with a proactive culture that supports and anticipates change.

• Close month end processes within required timelines for assigned channels including the preparation and review of general ledger entries.

• Review and approval of monthly journal postings to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with SOX scoping requirements.

• Leading local subsidiary audit relationships including planning, preparation, management of audit queries and dealing with stakeholders.

• Operate a robust cost accruals process to ensure that costs are correctly accrued within the time constraints of a fast-close environment through use of automation where possible.

• Review all significant variances within areas of responsibility for investigation and analysis to report back to Executive Mgt.

• Prepare and review the financial packs for assigned departments to a high level of analysis with relevant commentary on variances.

• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of internal controls.

• Management of the Flutter International group recharge accounting working in unison with the transfer pricing team and central Flutter Group

• Oversight of the team accounting for and disclosure of tax workings in conjunction with the Flutter International tax team

• Other ad-hoc projects including support on the onboarding and integration of further businesses as the Division pursues inorganic growth opportunities.

What you’ll bring:

Essential

• Fully qualified with one of the recognised accountancy bodies (preferably ACA)

• Proven years post qualification experience in IFRS or US GAAP financial reporting for Group companies

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and ability to apply it in practice.

• Good understanding of control environment relating to financial reporting

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders to include explaining complex accounting issues to non-accountants

• Demonstrable excellent organisation skills

• An ability to deliver high quality work under pressure of tight deadlines

• People management and team experience

• Strong academic credentials (e.g. honours degree) and experience operating in a similar environment

• Good team player with an ability to work independently.

• Excellent time management skills

• A driven, energetic and proactive individual who has a desire for continuous improvement and advancement.

Desirable

• Experience working in a SOX regulated environment or highly regulated industry.

• US GAAP accounting experience

• Experience preparing technical accounting memos

• Experience working in the finance department of a multinational environment.

• Prior knowledge of Oracle accounting packages.

• Experience in the gaming industry and gaming systems.

• Technical knowledge and prior experience of dealing with accounting for acquisition and financing transactions  

Why choose us:

Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Health and dental insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)

• Personal life insurance and income protection

• The option to join our company pension scheme

• A personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby

• External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career

• Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us

• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay

• Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at [email protected]. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

Learn more about the works we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/

The group:

Flutter International is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.