Overview

Finance Director - UK Online Sports Betting & Casino Operator - Hybrid - Liverpool

Arnold Ash Group are partnered with the CEO of a well-established and ambitious UK online sports betting and casino operator entering an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation to identify and attract a commercially astute and forward-thinking Finance Director to lead their finance function and play a central role in shaping the future of the business.

Working directly with the CEO and senior leadership team, this is a high-impact role with full ownership of the finance department and strategic input across the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis
• Work closely with the CEO on strategic planning, commercial decisions, and overall business direction
• Drive modernisation of finance systems, tools, and processes, building a future-fit finance function
• Oversee budgeting, financial modelling, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance
• Provide clear insights and recommendations to support growth, investment, and operational efficiency
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, regulators, and key external stakeholders
• Lead on cost control, profitability analysis, and business case development for new initiatives
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team aligned with the company’s culture and goals

Qualifications

• A qualified finance professional (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Experience in online gambling, gaming, or digital consumer sectors is essential
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link finance to strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to modernise finance processes, including systems migration or automation projects
• Confident communicator who can work closely with executive teams and influence at board level
• Hands-on and pragmatic – willing to dive into detail when needed, while keeping a strategic mindset

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Gambling Facilities and Casinos