About the role
As our Financial Controller at Traffic Label, you are responsible for the efforts and results of the financial department. You will manage a small, international and remote team and report to the Chief Operating Officer in regards to all financial and accounting activities. Your role as Financial Controller is hands-on, dealing with all aspects of the finance function, playing a key part in Traffic Label's growing team and success.
Key responsibilities
* Compile monthly stat reports for all operator and affiliate partners.
* Work with deals and commercial team to resolve commission conflicts and issues.
* Monitor affiliate revenues from various partnerships with gambling operators, including tracking commissions, bonuses, and revenue share models.
* Compare actual financial performance against budget/forecast, explaining variances and suggesting corrective measures.
* Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to predict how changes in affiliate deals, traffic sources, or industry regulations could impact financial performance.
* Ensure that financial operations comply with gambling regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) laws, and other industry-specific legal requirements.
* Monitor adherence to the terms of affiliate agreements, particularly regarding payments and revenue-share agreements.
* Work closely with the marketing team to control costs related to affiliate traffic acquisition, including PPC, SEO, and other marketing strategies.
* Manage financial risks, such as currency fluctuations and payment delays or non-payment by gambling operators.
* Oversee financial systems to detect fraudulent activity related to affiliate payments, such as fake player registrations or artificial traffic generation.
* Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports.
* Prepare reports for the internal management structure.
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns for both the trading and local holding company.
* Manage the financial interaction with customers, suppliers, tax authorities, and external auditors.
* Work collaboratively with all internal teams to ensure finance effectively executes all responsibilities appropriately and in a timely manner.
* Accurately forecast costs for the year, updating each month with business developments.
* Prepare yearly budgets with coordination of all relevant departments.
* Prepare annual financial statements and year-end audit process.
* Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
* Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
* Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
* Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
* Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
The ideal candidate
* ACA/ACCA, equivalent qualification or qualified by experience.
* 5+ years of experience in a finance/accounting focused role.
* The ability to prioritise multiple concurrent workstreams and meet all reporting requirements is crucial.
* Accuracy and attention to detail, whilst using common sense and initiative to provide working solutions to finance and business needs.
* The ability to manage and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations of the company including all operational finance and payment matters.
* The ability to manage a remote team and foster a positive working environment.
* Experience of taking ownership and accountability for all relevant reporting needs.
* The ability to establish and grow strong working relationships with employees across all levels, teams, and departments.
* Experience of preparing monthly financial packs with full analysis of expenditure.
* Proficient use of MS products: Excel, Word, Outlook, and other relevant software.
* Experience with Sage.
* Experience of PO and expense approval systems, BI reporting, and analysis tools.
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