Job Description

The role would suit an experienced CFO with strong commercial acumen, particularly in the SAAS space, who thrives on solving challenges in a competitive business environment.

• Advise on business growth and finance strategies including M&A, IPO, fundraising, operational efficiency and other areas relating to financial strategy
• Act as a business partner to the CEO and board, providing business and financial insight and advice to long-term business strategy and financial planning
• Lead, scale and manage the processes and operations of financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, planning and budgeting across the organization
• Lead, scale and manage financial business plans and operations
• Contribute to and lead board meetings, report and provide feedback and provide explanations on variances between forecasts and actual results (incl corrective action recommendations)
• Lead, development and manage the global Cash Flow and Foreign Exchange Strategy
• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining employee stock option program
• Lead, Manage and prepare audit processes, coordinate with external auditors and provide audit supporting documentation for reviews and audits
• Lead, scale and manage the global finance team including the finance operations teams, as well as the sales operations team and the legal team
• Line management, mentoring and coaching of individual team members as appropriate with cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Hiring new members of the global finance team and building a high performing team with career opportunities and succession planning within the team

In return, we offer the following:

• The exciting opportunity to play an integral role in the growth of a successful SAAS company with global recognition at C level
• Strong and supportive sponsorship from the CEO and C level peers
• The opportunity to work with smart and dedicated colleagues, working towards a shared vision
• A collaborative, diverse and supportive global team environment
• Remote and flexible working as well as inclusive wellbeing benefits
• Quarterly company team days in the UK
• Competitive salaries
• Competitive stock option package for all employees
• Competitive holiday allowance:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic experience in leading the financial growth strategy of a SAAS based organisation
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to identify and develop successful growth opportunities and driving profitable growth
• Demonstrable experience and financial impact at strategic leadership level in a range of organization growth stages
• Qualified Accountant in the US with working knowledge of UK accounting law
• Experience of setting up entities, creating global financial processes and reporting
• Understanding of and relevant US legislation and an up to date knowledge of GAAP and IFRS Accounting Standard
• Knowledge and practical experience managing companies through successful investment and fundraising activity
• Track record of building and leading successful and engaged finance teams, including line management of key members of the team
• Fluent and sensitive communication skills with ability to adapt communication style with a global and diverse team
• Confident and persuasive communicator at all levels including C-level executives, board members, shareholders and investors as well as internal stakeholders and teams
• Analytical and data driven approach to business growth strategies, operational efficiency and performance management and reporting
• Ability to motivate and engage team members and customers
• Broad understanding of the sports data landscape and the main competitors in the market
• Good understanding of our customer makeup across the sports, media and gambling industries
• Understanding of SAAS operations processes and the financial opportunities within these operations
• Experience in developing strong business performance metrics and KPI’s that can be used internally and externally