Senior Finance Manager
Senior Finance Manager
📍 London · Hybrid (2 days remote) · Full-Time
About Smarkets
Smarkets is a Series B tech company on a mission to fix the betting industry through transparency, fairness, and superior technology. Since 2010, we’ve processed over £35 billion in volume on our sports and political trading exchange. Our platform offers the best prices and the fairest odds, challenging outdated industry norms through a product-led, scientific approach.
We’re a collaborative, ambitious team that values innovation, trust, and merit. At Smarkets, you’ll be part of a culture that supports your growth, celebrates bold thinking, and offers meaningful work with real impact.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Finance Manager who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You’ll lead day-to-day financial operations, manage one direct report, and serve as a strategic business partner across departments.
This is a role for someone who enjoys both ownership and execution—where your financial expertise will help shape the future of a regulated, tech-first company.
What You'll Do
Lead the preparation, review, and audit of annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP
Deliver monthly group consolidated management accounts and oversee monthly/annual close processes
Manage day-to-day finance operations and maintain internal control compliance
Supervise and develop one direct report (Accounts Assistant)
Provide variance analysis and performance commentary to leadership
Partner with payroll providers to ensure timely and compliant submissions (UK + international)
Oversee VAT filings for the UK and Malta
Ensure high-quality, timely balance sheet reconciliations
Act as the finance point of contact for auditors, tax authorities, and external partners
Administer company share options and respond to related queries
Support ERP implementation with a focus on financial controls
Identify and drive process improvements across the finance function
Minimum Qualifications
ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
5+ years of finance experience, including audits and management accounts
Proven experience with IFRS and UK GAAP
Hands-on experience in small or scaling finance teams
Excellent communicator across finance and non-finance stakeholders
Eligible to work in the UK
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., betting, gaming, financial services)
Familiarity with UK and Maltese tax/VAT regulations
Experience with ERP system implementation
Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, legal, and operations
Our Values
Push to win
Make others better
Give a shit
Be a pro
Bring the energy
We live these values every day—they guide how we show up, how we collaborate, and how we grow together.
Benefits
We invest in your Health, Wealth, Lifestyle, and Development so you can do your best work and enjoy doing it:
Stock options (vesting over 4 years)
6% matched pension scheme via Aviva
Private health insurance
£1,000 annual education budget (courses, books, conferences)
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays (with 5-day carryover option)
Hybrid model: 2 remote days/week + 20 days/year to work globally
Daily lunch from our in-house chefs
Fresh fruit, snacks, coffee, and soft drinks
Cycle to work scheme
Apply Now
Ready to make an impact in a fast-moving, transparent, and tech-first company? Join Smarkets and help us reshape the future of the betting industry.
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