Regional Finance Senior Director

About usFlutter, the world's largest online sports betting and iGaming group listed on the London and New York stock exchanges, is home to the Southern Europe & Africa (SEA) region, featuring iconic brands like Sisal, Snai and PokerStars, a globally loved brand that embodies innovation and ambition, with significant growth potential in a dynamic market.OverviewIn this role, you will provide hands-on, end-to-end financial leadership, ensuring full operational oversight of core accounting and reporting activities, as well as Credit Management and SOX compliance—from maintenance to implementation. You will act as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders on all financial control matters. The team spans several areas of responsibility, including Statutory Accounting, Group Reporting & SEA Accounting, Credit Management, and Financial Compliance, comprising approximately 140 people with 4 direct reports across multiple locations: Milan, Porcari (LU), and Tirana.What you'll doLead, coordinate or support key activities related to financial operations, ensuring alignment with business priorities, liaising with both Tax department and FP&A department as well as with CFO's agenda and International/Group Finance teams. Here's a non-exhaustive list of the main activities you'll carry out:Monthly closing, US GAAP adjustments, extraordinary/material journal entries review and approval, system approvals, analytical review checklistsInvoice, purchase orders, payments approvals onto the Systems according to specific PoAs and thresholds and consistently with Risks and Control MatrixFinancial Statements disclosure reviewFrequent meetings and interactions both with local and Group auditorsCollection plans approval, client advancesLiquidity management, credit risk, bad debt provisioningCredit policy harmonization across the different brandsClosing checklists, SOX Compliance Certificate review, remediation progress status managementUAM/SOD system approvals, approval of critical transactionsSOX Compliance Certificate quarterly reviewGroup Internal control key point of contact across the Finance areaYou'll also be required to:Drive continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and implementing effective solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects, initiatives or governance activities across multiple markets.Monitor performance, KPIs or compliance areas, providing clear reporting and actionable insights.Support strategic planning cycles and contribute to business reviews, audits or decision-making forums.Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.Ensure adherence to internal frameworks, policies, controls and quality standards.What you'll bringExperienced as a professional working in Finance/Financial Control and Compliance with exposure to complex or international environments.Demonstrative experience of managing or supporting processes/activities/operations end-to-end.A proven ability to lead heterogeneous and complex teams in fast-changing environments.Strong entrepreneurial and technical skills.In-depth knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, SAP/Oracle and SOX-similar internal control frameworks relevant to the role.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.Why choose usA dynamic environment within the world's largest online gaming group.Opportunities for learning, growth and cross-country collaboration.Meal allowance.Supplemental Health Insurance.Choose us also forAn inclusive work culture and access to our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.Well-Being Support: meditation courses, online medical services and counselling with certified coaches and psychologists.Learning & Development: training platforms, workshops, conferences, and our FlexiLearning program (4 hours per month dedicated to learning).Parental Leave Packages offering additional financial and practical support.Volunteering during working hours.Much more about usHave a look at our amazing blog Inside: hear directly from our employees at the following link: Inside.Reviews and comments from our Glassdoor and Indeed pages. Put yoursEqual OpportunityFlutter SEA is an Equal Opportunity Organization. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us. We welcome any candidate without distinction of age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.#J-*****-Ljbffr