Senior Controlling Analyst
Novibet is looking for a Senior Controlling Analyst to take on a key role in driving financial discipline and operational performance across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
This role involves working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment where the analyst will act as a key finance business partner on strategic initiatives. The position requires a proactive professional capable of managing complex financial models and improving internal controlling processes.
- Oversee the delivery of comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual controlling reports, ensuring high-quality variance analysis and seamless alignment with the organisation’s IFRS financial statements.
- Monitor key commercial and operational contracts to ensure financial compliance, tracking commitments, cost allocations, and milestone achievements against budgeted allocations.
- Perform complex recalculations and independent verifications of financial models, provisions, and operational billing data to guarantee data integrity and accuracy.
- Conduct deep-dive operational and financial variance analyses to identify risks, cost drivers, and margin erosion early, proposing proactive remedies and cost-optimisation strategies.
- Drive the improvement and automation of controlling processes, reporting tools, and internal financial controls across several finance departments to enhance team efficiency and analytical depth.
- Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross-functional teams, serving as a key finance business partner on special projects and strategic initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field (required).
- Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA) (preferred).
- 5–7 years proven working experience in a related field (required).
- Analytical & critical thinking skills with acute attention to detail, precision, and the ability to dissect complex financial models and data sets (required).
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability toward deadlines, accuracy, and process execution (required).
- Agility and resilience to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment (required).
- Strong practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their integration with operational controlling metrics and financial statements (required).
- Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills (required).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (required).
- Competitive compensation including an attractive salary and bonus scheme.
- Group health and medical insurance package.
- Top-notch equipment provided for the role.
- Focused career development, performance management, and training opportunities.
- Alternative transportation including shuttle buses and carpooling options.
- Free access to an in-house gym.
- Inclusive, international, and multicultural team environment.
- Exciting events, sports, and team-building activities.
Novibet is an established GameTech company operating across Europe (Greece, Ireland, Cyprus and Finland), the Americas (Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Ecuador) and New Zealand. Founded in 2010, it provides online sports betting and gaming entertainment to a growing international customer base. The company runs its own proprietary betting platform, which it continually develops to keep pace with industry trends. Novibet employs more than 1,000 people, with tech hubs in Greece and Malta, and is headquartered in San Gwann, Malta.