Group Financial Director, Finance

Group Financial Director, Finance & Accounting Join to apply for the Group Financial Director, Finance & Accounting role at LIV Golf. About LIV Golf The LIV Golf League is the world’s only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. Launched in 2022, the League was designed to expand the sport on a global level and create new value within the golfing ecosystem while enhancing the game’s societal impact. A landmark investment by LIV Golf also launched The International Series, a set of 10 enhanced events sanctioned by the Asian Tour, with elevated prize funds in world-class destinations, offering a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League. Only four years into operations and with tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf remains committed to developing the sport at every level and exposing more people to the positive virtues of the game through its unique blend of intense competition and entertainment. LIV Golf is owned and operated by LIV Golf Investments whose vision and mission are centered around making holistic and sustainable investments to enhance the global golf ecosystem and unlock the sport’s untapped worldwide potential. HISTORY LIV Golf launched in 2022 as an eight-event Invitational Series with tournaments across the U.S., Europe and Asia. 2023 saw the first official season of the LIV Golf League, establishing the sport’s first professional golf teams captained by many of the game’s most decorated superstars competing in 14 events around the world. The format respects golf’s history and traditions with updates for modern‑day sports fans; three days, 54 holes, no cut, shotgun start, and simultaneous team and individual competitions, offering a faster tournament that drives engaging storylines and offers an immersive fan experience. The League’s award‑winning events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and broadcast to over 500 million homes worldwide, showcase world‑class competition within a family‑friendly environment. Music entertainment, live concerts and a festival‑style atmosphere play a signature role with LIV Golf, a two‑time winner of the World’s Best Golf Event from the World Golf Awards and a Sports Business Awards Finalist for Sports Event of the Year. LIV Golf continues to expand its reach by bringing the League to new and returning markets featuring some of the most iconic venues in the world. It has also introduced free agency to professional golf, integrating end‑of‑season player promotion and relegation, team trades and off‑season roster movement that drive year‑round fan engagement, embraced by many of the world’s most popular sports. Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the well‑being of the communities it visits through its ground‑breaking social impact and sustainability strategy, ‘Potential, Unleashed.’ Named a 2024 Most Impactful award winner by Front Office Sports for utilising its platform to make a positive impact off the course, the League is committed to giving back and improving the world through golf. ROLE OBJECTIVE/THE TEAM The Financial Director will be a senior member of the finance leadership team who will lead all accounting and tax functions, ensure financial accuracy and compliance and act as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team. This person will be responsible for designing, building, and leading the accounting and tax operations to enable rapid growth and scalability. Key responsibilities will include leading and overseeing financial reporting, managing audits, developing key policies, ensuring tax compliance efficiency, and leading the implementation of finance systems. Accounting Operations Lead and oversee the accounting operations Implement training, tools, and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy across the organisation Develop and optimise key financial procedures Financial Reporting and Compliance Own the preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports. Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards Manage annual audits and act as a liaison to external auditors Tax Strategy & Compliance Execute the organisation’s global tax strategy, ensuring compliance with multi‑jurisdictional regulations and optimising group tax efficiency. Oversee complex tax planning, transfer pricing, and cross‑border structuring in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders. Anticipate and respond to international regulatory changes, assessing their strategic and financial impact on the business. Provide senior counsel on the tax implications of global expansion, new events, and commercial transactions. Audit & Assurance Provide global leadership and oversight of statutory audits across all international entities, ensuring alignment with IFRS, and local reporting standards. Strengthen governance and internal control frameworks to safeguard financial integrity and compliance across regions. Partner with external auditors and regional finance leaders to deliver transparent, high‑quality reporting to the CFO and Audit Committee. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across global finance operations. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure compliance with tax, audit, regulatory, licensing obligations relevant to media / sports / events. Identify and manage financial and operational risks: regulatory, fiscal, contract, insurance, foreign exchange etc. Team Building & Leadership Recruit, mentor, and develop the accounting and tax teams. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service to both internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure cross‑departmental collaboration and communication, including but not limited to a strong partnership with FP&A, to deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reports and commentary. Stakeholder Engagement Report to CFO; prepare Audit Committee reports, financial dashboards, investor updates. Work with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners. Interact with Investor as needed to align reporting and best practices. Essential REQUIRED SKILLS/WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU 15+ years’ senior leadership experience in finance and accounting, ideally within a global, high‑growth or scale‑up environment Proven experience implementing and scaling finance systems and ERPs Exposure to international operations, multi‑currency, and FX management Understanding of global tax issues and transfer pricing Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and compliance. Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with strong problem‑solving skills Excellent communication skills, able to translate financial concepts for non‑financial stakeholders High integrity and strong ethical standards CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is a must Desirable Big 4 experience is strong preferred Experience in sports, media, events, or entertainment sectors Familiarity with media rights, sponsorship, and broadcast contracts YOU WILL THRIVE HERE IF Strategic yet Hands‑On: Prioritises execution but is able to shift seamlessly between strategy and detail Action‑Oriented: Moves decisively and with urgency, prioritising progress and results over perfection Commercially Focused: Anchors decisions in business impact and applies financial rigour to every initiative Accountable Leader: Takes full ownership of outcomes; leads by example and delivers under pressure Collaborative Influencer: Builds trust across teams, leads through influence, and fosters open communication Calm in Ambiguity: Brings structure and clarity amid uncertainty; makes sound decisions with incomplete data Continuous Learner: Stays adaptable, curious, and open to innovation and feedback Resilient and Composed: Maintains focus and steadiness through challenges, supporting team well‑being and effectiveness People Developer: Empowers others through meaningful delegation, coaching, and recognition Integrity and Judgement: Acts ethically, transparently, and with credibility as a trusted senior advisor LIV Golf is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LIV Golf by 2x Get notified about new Group Finance Director jobs in London, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr