Job Description

Here at evoke plc we're looking for a (UK based) Divisional Financial Controller who's responsible for leading all financial reporting, statutory accounting, and compliance activities across the UK and Irish entities. This includes full ownership of statutory financial statements, balance sheet integrity, audit management, and adherence to Group accounting policies under IFRS and UK GAAP.

In addition, you'll ensure compliance with local laws, governance standards, and company. You'll act as a trusted partner to senior management, Group Finance, and external auditors, providing technical leadership and financial oversight across both jurisdictions.

What you will be doing:

Financial Reporting and Statutory Accounts - + Leading the preparation of accurate and timely statutory and financial statements for the UK and Irish entities, including disclosures and supporting and ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and Irish GAAP and company law requirements + Oversee statutory account preparation for two of largest Companies in the Group and smaller entities in Ireland ensuring reconciliations and documentation are complete and reviewed
Responsible for all Cash and P2P reconciliations for both William Hill and 888 brands, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and prompt resolution of discrepancies and also accounting for shop lease arrangements in line with IFRS 16. you'll oversee the accurate reporting for all revenues within the Group whilst supporting the wider Group Finance team with consolidation reporting and other statutory submissions. Audit & Compliance - + Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors in the UK and Ireland and ensuring audit readiness, maintaining clear audit trails and timely responses to audit queries. + Overseeing the maintenance and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and ensuring compliance with Group accounting standards, statutory filing deadlines, and tax reporting requirements.
Accounting Policies and Procedures - + Developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency, consistency and compliance across the Group whilst resolving complex accounting issues and provide guidance on topics such as revenue recognition, consolidation, leases, and impairment. + Providing technical input for new business initiatives and regulatory changes. Financial Control & Analysis - + Maintaining accurate and complete financial records supported by a robust internal control environment and leading the balance sheet reconciliation process, reviewing and signing off reconciliations across entities + Performing monthly and quarterly close reviews, analysing variances and key movements whilst owning the intercompany process, the analysis and reconciliations across the Group, ensuring all balances are fully aligned and documented
Business Partnering by building relationships with Divisional Finance teams, FP&A, Group Tax, Treasury, and Company Secretariat and Shared Service Centre based in the Philippines.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial integrity, consistency, and compliance across both jurisdictions
Providing senior management with financial insight, risk assessment, and reporting updates Managing and developing a team of five people, providing mentoring, feedback, and professional development opportunities. You'll foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.

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:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications Proven post-qualification experience in financial accounting, year-end, audit, and statutory reporting within a complex or listed environment Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

What we offer:

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

Family Support Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Perks and discounts- Discounts at a range of high-street retailers Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes. 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. 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!

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.

Apply:

At 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.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!