Finance Manager/Head of Finance

At Avid Lionz, we are a dynamic and growing organisation operating across our brands Confidencial (Apenas para Cadastrados), Betjara, and Affiliate Park. Our team is driven by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a fully qualified finance professional to lead and strengthen our finance function, supporting the company’s strategic growth while ensuring strong financial governance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Define and implement the company’s financial strategy, aligning with business objectives and growth plans.
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes.
• Support strategic initiatives.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, payments, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, consolidations, and group-level P&L management.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational efficiency and growth.
• Maintain oversight of tax compliance, regulatory filings, and statutory requirements.

Risk, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with financial regulations in operating jurisdictions.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to manage financial risk related to licensing, gaming regulations, and AML obligations.
• Develop risk management frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure operational resilience.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with auditors, banks, payment providers, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Act as the main financial contact for external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust in all financial matters.
• Present financial insights and performance updates to the Directors and shareholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and scale the finance team to support business expansion.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and accountability within the finance function.
• Drive automation and digital transformation within finance to support scalability.

About You:

• Fully qualified finance professional with previous experience as a Finance Manager or similar role, preferably within the iGaming industry.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end financial operations, including accounting, payroll, payments, reconciliations, and group-level reporting.
• Solid experience in cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial performance monitoring.
• Good understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance, reporting standards, and audit processes.
• Experience working within regulated environments; exposure to gaming regulations and AML requirements is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and present financial insights to directors or stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Health insurance
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Modern, spacious, and bright office
• On-site gym to support your well-being