Finance Director

• Partner with the Co-CEOs and own FP&A, reporting and compliance
• Bulgaria's flat 10% income tax rate and lower cost of living
• Positioned out of the Sofia hub, Bulgaria

On behalf of our client, a company in the highly regulated tech and gambling sectors, we are looking for a Finance Director.
You will partner directly with the Co-CEOs and executive leadership team on strategic business planning, multi-market growth initiatives and key commercial decisions.

Details
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Working model: Hybrid
Industry: iGaming / Fintech

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner directly with the Co-CEOs and executive leadership team on strategic business planning, multi-market growth initiatives, and key commercial decisions.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Own the entire budgeting, rolling forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis framework.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present decision-focused monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs for corporate leadership and investors.
• Performance Monitoring: Track global financial performance against set budgets, KPIs, and operational targets to spot growth or efficiency opportunities.
• Commercial Modeling: Build robust financial models and provide targeted commercial analysis to support new client acquisitions, pricing strategies, and platform scaling.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure absolute regulatory compliance with tax laws, statutory accounts, audit requirements, and legal frameworks specific to highly regulated tech and gambling sectors.

Requirements

• Ideally 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
• A significant background working inside highly regulated spaces like Gambling, Fintech, or Online Betting
• Fully qualified accountant status (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent international body)
• Proven track record of scaling internal finance departments
• Managing multi-currency cash flows and operating efficiently across international legal structures

What’s on offer

• Salary: Competitive base salary, determined individually and discussed during the primary interview phases.
• Tax Efficiency: The role is positioned out of the Sofia hub, benefiting from Bulgaria’s flat 10% income tax rate and lower cost of living compared to Western European gaming hubs.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Tom Smelt at tom.smelt@boston-link.com or +356 77614007.
Boston Link are recruitment experts specialising in the iGaming, financial services, digital assets and technology sectors. We draw on our experience as headhunters with strong industry connections.