Jaka Lounge is seeking a CFO for our client, an independent mobile gaming studio that is known for its innovative use of technology and player-centric approach. We are looking for a CFO with exceptional financial insight and social skills to join their team.
As a CFO you will work closely with the C-level management team to create long-term strategies and financial goals. You will also have direct accountability for governing financial resources, predicting future trends and influencing strategic decision making and sustainable growth.
The team works exclusively from the office 4 times a week, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a real difference. Join them and become a part of dynamic team driving innovation in the gaming industry!
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the C-level management team to formulate annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
- Provide high quality financial reporting to the C-level suite to drive business decisions and support strategy execution.
- Set the strategy for all functions of the department: accounting, audit, financial planning & analysis, payroll, travel management, investments & treasury, and finance operations.
- Create and implement financial and accounting procedures and reporting systems within the company.
- Ensure compliance of company reporting with IFRS / GAAP as relevant.
- Manage the successful completion of annual audits, governmental tax filings, and other mandated compliance filings and reporting.
- Lead the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Work closely with the Development team on revenue projections and forecasting; creating financial models on different business case scenarios and providing ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Identify expansion opportunities by analyzing new product areas and conduct due diligence for potential acquisitions.
- Manage investor relations and represent the company with third-party bodies such as beneficiaries, banks, suppliers, auditors, fiscal and control authorities.
- Proactively identify and report risks and suggest counter measures.
- Manage the finance team and recruit, develop, and retain a globally diverse finance and administration staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, an understanding of market opportunities, and the ability to lead change. We seek an entrepreneur and a strategist; someone who thinks globally yet acts locally.
- Bachelor’s degree and being recognized from relevant financial institutions.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar senior finance management role (preferably IT, gaming and telecommunications).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in people leadership and stakeholder management roles.
- Highly experienced in P&L and cash flow management.
- Experienced in mentoring owners and C-level executives in P&L understanding, business case understanding, and presentations.
- Strong business acumen in regard to all potential market opportunities; understand the climate, competitors, macroeconomic and fiscal environment, etc.
- Strong financial acumen regarding investors` interests, selection and relations.
- Strong challenger and advocator to all levels in all relevant business matters.
- Developed people leading skills and change management skills.
- Must know and keep up to date with all accounting and tax laws, as well as IFRS and US GAAP regulations.
- Fluency in English
- Strong work ethics, proven track record and trustworthy.
- Multi-country experience in a previous position is an asset.
- Strong abilities in Microsoft Office products.
Apply now if you want to be a part of a dynamic environment driving innovation in the gaming industry!