Salary £110,000 to £115,000 Cutting Edge Technology Provider Year on Year Double Digit Growth Otto James Consulting have been retained by a Cheshire based, cutting-edge iGaming technology provider with operations in the United Kingdom and in Central Europe.Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls.You will be responsible for managing all financial reporting elements for EMEA entities and branches, as well as day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring all financial information's accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. Your Role As our Director of Group Finance and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our European operations.The successful candidate will manage the financial health of the company, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with company objectives. This role involves collaboration with senior leadership and management of the finance team to drive company-wide financial performance. You will oversee a diverse range of responsibilities, including:Lead and inspire a talented team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.Manage the full spectrum of financial reporting for our EMEA entities and branches, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, regulatory reporting, and payroll processing.Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks, mitigating risks and optimising efficiency.Drive initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes, enhancing productivity and accuracy.Collaborate closely with our global finance team, to ensure consistent and compliant financial reporting.Establish internal controls and support audit processes.Provide financial oversight for all projects /services, including profitability and cost control.Collaborate with Commercial & Operations managers to align budgets and forecasts with operational targets.Lead the finance team, fostering growth and promoting a high-performance culture.Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and manage relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies. Your Profile ACA, ACCA, or equivalent Experience in a NASDAQ Listed business will be seen as a plus, but not essential A proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and solution-oriented approach Salary & Benefits Salary at c£110,000 to £115,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Salary £110,000 to £115,000 Cutting Edge Technology Provider Year on Year Double Digit Growth Otto James Consulting have been retained by a Cheshire based, cutting-edge iGaming technology provider with operations in the United Kingdom and in Central Europe.Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls.You will be responsible for managing all financial reporting elements for EMEA entities and branches, as well as day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring all financial information's accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. Your Role As our Director of Group Finance and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our European operations.The successful candidate will manage the financial health of the company, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with company objectives. This role involves collaboration with senior leadership and management of the finance team to drive company-wide financial performance. You will oversee a diverse range of responsibilities, including:Lead and inspire a talented team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.Manage the full spectrum of financial reporting for our EMEA entities and branches, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, regulatory reporting, and payroll processing.Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks, mitigating risks and optimising efficiency.Drive initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes, enhancing productivity and accuracy.Collaborate closely with our global finance team, to ensure consistent and compliant financial reporting.Establish internal controls and support audit processes.Provide financial oversight for all projects /services, including profitability and cost control.Collaborate with Commercial & Operations managers to align budgets and forecasts with operational targets.Lead the finance team, fostering growth and promoting a high-performance culture.Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and manage relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies. Your Profile ACA, ACCA, or equivalent Experience in a NASDAQ Listed business will be seen as a plus, but not essential A proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and solution-oriented approach Salary & Benefits Salary at c£110,000 to £115,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget
High Growth Organisation IT Tech Sector - AI Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry. The Role: With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence. Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs) Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale. Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation. Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist Some travel to sites to support growth and business development Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further Requirement: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance). Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful Experience in a Multi-site organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Salary & Benefits Salary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
High Growth Organisation IT Tech Sector - AI Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry. The Role: With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence. Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs) Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale. Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation. Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist Some travel to sites to support growth and business development Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further Requirement: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance). Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful Experience in a Multi-site organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Salary & Benefits Salary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget
Fast Paced Online Retail ACA Mentor Circa £60,000 Base with Bens Otto James Consulting is supporting a thriving and expanding division of this global retail group as they seeks an ambitious qualified Finance Manager.This is a position which has arisen following an internal promotion, and it is the organisations hope, that they can attract another ACA first mover or recently qualified accountant, who is on the look out for a career progressing role. The Opportunity: The successful Finance Manager will work closely with the Operations Director ensuring that budgets and forecasts are achieved providing oversight and tracking all costs and capital expenditure.A hands-on role you will also maintain divisional accounting including P&L, balance sheet, cash and inventory management. You will then report actuals into the group consolidation tool and work closely with group to deliver timely and accurate results. This is a key appointment supporting a fast-growing division of this group. Key Deliverables: Quickly build credibility with the Executive team and owners Establish a finance function that is seen as best in class and which can facilitate other new businesses to be amalgamated as and when appropriate. Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed Develop financial strategies in line with organisational objectives Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for local management and Group including full statutory accounts. Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex pricing and product offering Work with the Executive team and Group to drive the strategic direction. Always seeking to maximise Profit & Cash generation. The Person Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or ACMA Clarity in written and verbal communication, able to articulate financial issues in an easily understandable fashion and the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels Confident and articulate in presentation with the ability to liaise with non-finance stakeholders at all levels. A true team player capable of flexibility and application to tasks at a variety of different levels Salary & Benefits £58,000 to £62,500 Basic Salary Share Options Bonus - Personal and Business related. 25 days holiday
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Fast Paced Online Retail ACA Mentor Circa £60,000 Base with Bens Otto James Consulting is supporting a thriving and expanding division of this global retail group as they seeks an ambitious qualified Finance Manager.This is a position which has arisen following an internal promotion, and it is the organisations hope, that they can attract another ACA first mover or recently qualified accountant, who is on the look out for a career progressing role. The Opportunity: The successful Finance Manager will work closely with the Operations Director ensuring that budgets and forecasts are achieved providing oversight and tracking all costs and capital expenditure.A hands-on role you will also maintain divisional accounting including P&L, balance sheet, cash and inventory management. You will then report actuals into the group consolidation tool and work closely with group to deliver timely and accurate results. This is a key appointment supporting a fast-growing division of this group. Key Deliverables: Quickly build credibility with the Executive team and owners Establish a finance function that is seen as best in class and which can facilitate other new businesses to be amalgamated as and when appropriate. Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed Develop financial strategies in line with organisational objectives Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for local management and Group including full statutory accounts. Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex pricing and product offering Work with the Executive team and Group to drive the strategic direction. Always seeking to maximise Profit & Cash generation. The Person Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or ACMA Clarity in written and verbal communication, able to articulate financial issues in an easily understandable fashion and the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels Confident and articulate in presentation with the ability to liaise with non-finance stakeholders at all levels. A true team player capable of flexibility and application to tasks at a variety of different levels Salary & Benefits £58,000 to £62,500 Basic Salary Share Options Bonus - Personal and Business related. 25 days holiday
Hale Base Media Organisation £70,000 to £78,000 plus Bens Creating a new FP&A function Otto James Consulting are working on an exciting, new, and exclusive Commercial Finance Business Partner for one of the worlds leading media entertainment organisations.Our client is a global brand within their arena, successfully competing and wining against US industry behemoths.Working out of their Hale offices, our client has continued to grow year on year, and a recent funding round has seen an investment which will take the organisation to the next level.The funding into the organisation, has created an immediate need for a Finance Business Partner to sit within the business, creating a Financial Planning and Analysis function, which add's value to the current business while also supporting the reporting analysis to the new investors.Our client is looking to secure a talented Commercial Finance Business Partner who will fit into their dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast paced team. The Role The role of Commercial Finance Business Partner, is a position which is at the cutting edge of my clients commercially focused team. As a uniquely funded organisation, my client has the requirement of utilising the Commercial Finance team to help ensuring that an enhanced "customer experience" is realised, and brand realisation is optimised.You will be targeted on driving organisational growth, profitability and KPI delivery through delivery of detailed commercial reporting at the highest level.The roles key engagement area's will be: Conduct high-level cost-based analysis of the business and provide profitability reports Conduct high-level return on equity (ROE) analysis High-level P & L analysis and reporting Business margin and profitability analysis and modelling Ad-hoc cost and performance analysis Customer benchmarking analysis and reporting Support senior business leaders with financial decision making and planning Maintain cost trend analysis to identify areas of potential cost savings. Support the Director in developing strategic action plans for markets to achieve financial and business targets. The successful qualified accountant will engage with internal stakeholders across the organisation and will therefore require excellent communication skills which can be used to demonstrate the commercial value of finance. Your Profile This is a challenging role that is best suited to a talented qualified accountant who has the ability to communicate at a high level, build relationships, develop processes, and understand the necessity of Finance in an internal and external stake-holding facing position. The successful candidate should have a "can do attitude", and be willing to "roll their sleeves" and get involved with the business. Applicants must have the drive and ambition to work for an organisation that are embarking on a career enhancing journey. This role is particularly well suited to a 1st or 2nd move from practice. The Company My client is a market leader - experiencing unprecedented growth now and are looking to help drive this growth by increasing the level of "Commercial Talent" within the team. Salary & Benefits For the right qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) my client is looking to circa £75,000
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Hale Base Media Organisation £70,000 to £78,000 plus Bens Creating a new FP&A function Otto James Consulting are working on an exciting, new, and exclusive Commercial Finance Business Partner for one of the worlds leading media entertainment organisations.Our client is a global brand within their arena, successfully competing and wining against US industry behemoths.Working out of their Hale offices, our client has continued to grow year on year, and a recent funding round has seen an investment which will take the organisation to the next level.The funding into the organisation, has created an immediate need for a Finance Business Partner to sit within the business, creating a Financial Planning and Analysis function, which add's value to the current business while also supporting the reporting analysis to the new investors.Our client is looking to secure a talented Commercial Finance Business Partner who will fit into their dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast paced team. The Role The role of Commercial Finance Business Partner, is a position which is at the cutting edge of my clients commercially focused team. As a uniquely funded organisation, my client has the requirement of utilising the Commercial Finance team to help ensuring that an enhanced "customer experience" is realised, and brand realisation is optimised.You will be targeted on driving organisational growth, profitability and KPI delivery through delivery of detailed commercial reporting at the highest level.The roles key engagement area's will be: Conduct high-level cost-based analysis of the business and provide profitability reports Conduct high-level return on equity (ROE) analysis High-level P & L analysis and reporting Business margin and profitability analysis and modelling Ad-hoc cost and performance analysis Customer benchmarking analysis and reporting Support senior business leaders with financial decision making and planning Maintain cost trend analysis to identify areas of potential cost savings. Support the Director in developing strategic action plans for markets to achieve financial and business targets. The successful qualified accountant will engage with internal stakeholders across the organisation and will therefore require excellent communication skills which can be used to demonstrate the commercial value of finance. Your Profile This is a challenging role that is best suited to a talented qualified accountant who has the ability to communicate at a high level, build relationships, develop processes, and understand the necessity of Finance in an internal and external stake-holding facing position. The successful candidate should have a "can do attitude", and be willing to "roll their sleeves" and get involved with the business. Applicants must have the drive and ambition to work for an organisation that are embarking on a career enhancing journey. This role is particularly well suited to a 1st or 2nd move from practice. The Company My client is a market leader - experiencing unprecedented growth now and are looking to help drive this growth by increasing the level of "Commercial Talent" within the team. Salary & Benefits For the right qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) my client is looking to circa £75,000
Growing Commercial Organiastion £60,000 to £65,000 plus bonus Working From Home 3 days Otto James Consulting is supporting a well established and successful International retailer who are continuously expanding are looking for their next Group Finance Manager. This position requires a talented Practice Trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting a key transformation projects. The Role: Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system. Developing productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence such as Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FPA in addition to Global Statutory & Compliance teams. Performing Group-level analytical review and providing senior management with insight into monthly changes. Statutory reporting for Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK including key point of liaison for Group audit. Adhoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager. Production of month end financial reporting and presentation of accounts to the company Directors. Productions and analysis on daily, weekly, and monthly flash reporting and presentation of results to the company management team. Partner the Finance Director to drive growth and profitability. Coordinate and report any costs saving initiatives and cist productivity with operations. Implement best practices that relate to financial planning and analysis, including month end close routines, processes, systems, tools, and techniques across the organisation. Maintain robust internal control environment, system access controls/segregation of duties/audit & balance sheet reconciliation and reviews. Drive working capital initiatives, monitoring cash flow to support future investments. Attributes Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - minimum 3 years qualified. Strong analytical skills familiar with working with Excel Challenge strategies and financial plans to prioritise the businesses objectives Experience implementing new systems and processes to a scaling business Flexible approach and can adapt to changing landscape Salary & Benefits My client is looking at c£60,000 to £65,000 basic salary plus 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Personal and company performance bonus Quarterly cash incentive Annual company trip performance reward Training & development budget Monthly wellness budget A generous and inclusive parental leave policy
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Growing Commercial Organiastion £60,000 to £65,000 plus bonus Working From Home 3 days Otto James Consulting is supporting a well established and successful International retailer who are continuously expanding are looking for their next Group Finance Manager. This position requires a talented Practice Trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting a key transformation projects. The Role: Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system. Developing productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence such as Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FPA in addition to Global Statutory & Compliance teams. Performing Group-level analytical review and providing senior management with insight into monthly changes. Statutory reporting for Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK including key point of liaison for Group audit. Adhoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager. Production of month end financial reporting and presentation of accounts to the company Directors. Productions and analysis on daily, weekly, and monthly flash reporting and presentation of results to the company management team. Partner the Finance Director to drive growth and profitability. Coordinate and report any costs saving initiatives and cist productivity with operations. Implement best practices that relate to financial planning and analysis, including month end close routines, processes, systems, tools, and techniques across the organisation. Maintain robust internal control environment, system access controls/segregation of duties/audit & balance sheet reconciliation and reviews. Drive working capital initiatives, monitoring cash flow to support future investments. Attributes Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - minimum 3 years qualified. Strong analytical skills familiar with working with Excel Challenge strategies and financial plans to prioritise the businesses objectives Experience implementing new systems and processes to a scaling business Flexible approach and can adapt to changing landscape Salary & Benefits My client is looking at c£60,000 to £65,000 basic salary plus 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Personal and company performance bonus Quarterly cash incentive Annual company trip performance reward Training & development budget Monthly wellness budget A generous and inclusive parental leave policy
