Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Job title: Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Company: William Hill


Job description: We are evoke, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies with internationally renowned brands, including William Hill, 888, and Mr Green and we’re looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director who’ll be responsible for providing comprehensive financial insights and strategic support to the CFO and Executive team.Working within the dynamic and fast-growing gaming industry, you’ll focus on enhancing visibility into the company’s financial performance, driving forecasting accuracy, and facilitating decision-making through advanced financial analysis.The role is critical in aligning the organisation’s financial objectives with its short, mid, and long-term strategic plans, ensuring that the company remains agile and data-driven in a competitive landscape.What you will be doing:

• Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting, leading the financial planning process, including annual budgets, monthly reforecasts, and long-term value creation plan, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategic objectives and key value driving initiatives (KVDs)
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting, developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analyses against budgets and forecasts. Provide insights into drivers of financial performance and areas for improvement.
• Cross-functional Collaboration, partnering with business leaders across the organisation, including marketing, commercial, product and technology to understand key drivers of performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making processes.
• Team leadership and development, leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. Ensure the team is equipped to deliver accurate financial insights and support cross-functional initiatives, while promoting individual growth and continuous improvement.
• Executive Support & Board Presentations, preparing financial materials and present key findings to the CFO, Executive leadership team, and the Board of Directors. Drive discussions on performance, outlook, and strategic initiatives.
• Risk Management & Scenario Planning, providing insight into financial risks and opportunities, offering proactive recommendations to mitigate risks or leverage opportunities in an evolving gaming market. Support scenario planning for shifts in industry trends and consumer behaviour.

Who we are looking for:We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• Advanced experience in FP&A, including proven experience in leadership role you’re a strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and financial reporting with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience in the gaming, entertainment, or technology industry is preferred.

What we offer:Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: –

• Financial: Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus schemes.
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time – and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting.
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative).
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind.

More about evoke:We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.ApplyAt evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

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Location: United Kingdom

Job date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:41:30 GMT

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