Group Financial Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Group Financial Controller to join our team and lead the financial operations of our growing company. Based in Malta, the ideal candidate will oversee the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls while ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory frameworks. This is a key position that reports directly to the Group’s CFO and CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all financial and management reporting for the group, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and Maltese GAAP.
• Consolidate financials across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including reporting for group-level stakeholders and investors.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Built a new FP&A process to assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization on a monthly basis through qualitative and structured presentation documents, ensuring alignment with long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.  
• Ensure full compliance with Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) financial reporting requirements and coordinate regulatory submissions.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and financial processes to support business growth and mitigate risk.
• Lead cash flow management, treasury functions, and working capital optimisation across the company.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and commercial insight.
• Oversee tax compliance, including corporate tax, VAT, and gaming tax filings.
• Participate in M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning, and financial assessments.
• Perform risk assessments by analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks affecting the company. Propose and implement mitigation strategies. 
• Analyze internal operations, identify areas for cost reduction, and enhance processes to improve efficiency. 
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior financial management roles, with a strong background in the iGaming industry (online casinos, sports betting, etc.).
• Proven track record in group-level financial control, preferably in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent is a plus).
• Demonstrable experience in startup or mid-sized company environments, where adaptability and versatility are key.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local Maltese tax laws, and MGA regulations.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in managing audits, leading finance teams, and working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in financial software (ERP systems, budgeting tools, etc.), including Excel and SAP.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a startup or mid-sized company environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.
• Ability to balance strategic financial oversight with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in high-pressure situations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Private health insurance and wellness allowance.
• Meal allowance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced international environment.