Finance Director – Sports Betting in Sofia, Bulgaria. Competitive – discussed at interview.

At a glance

• Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
• Languages: English
• Salary: Competitive – discussed at interview
• Start: ASAP
• Relocation: not offered for this role

About the role

CloserHire is partnering with a fast-growing international technology company within the sports betting and iGaming industry to recruit an experienced Finance Director for their operations in Sofia, Bulgaria. This senior leadership position will take ownership of the company’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, and commercial finance activities. Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will provide financial insight to support strategic decision-making while ensuring robust governance and scalable financial

What you'll do

• Lead the company’s overall finance function and financial strategy
• Partner with the executive leadership team on strategic planning and key business decisions
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis
• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives
• Develop financial models and provide commercial analysis to support growth initiatives
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, working capital, and liquidity management
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and governance processes
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, advisors, banks, and other financial partners
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in a senior finance leadership position
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business
• Administration, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is highly advantageous
• Strong experience with financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, tax, and statutory reporting
• Proven experience partnering with C-level executives and senior business stakeholders
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills

Salary

Competitive – discussed at interview

Bulgaria applies a flat 10% income tax, and living costs in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna run well below Western European levels — the take-home goes considerably further than the headline suggests.

Benefits

• Senior leadership position within a growing international sports betting technology company
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company’s finance function and financial strategy
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and key business stakeholders
• High level of autonomy and influence over strategic financial decisions
• Opportunity to build and optimise financial processes, systems, and controls
• Exposure to international operations and multiple markets
• Opportunity to support the financial strategy behind continued business growth and expansion
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities
• Modern working environment in Sofia, Bulgaria

Why Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is one of the best-value moves in Europe right now — city living at a fraction of Western European costs, an established international community, and a flat 10% income tax.

How the process works

• Apply with your CV — we read every application
• A short introductory call with CloserHire, around 30 minutes
• Interview with the company
• Offer, then we help with the paperwork and, where relevant, the move

From application to starting on the ground usually takes around five weeks.

CloserHire recruits for this role on behalf of our client. We are an equal-opportunity recruiter and consider every applicant on ability alone.