In this unique dual-role opportunity as Finance Director for Europe, you’ll lead and transform our European finance function while also acting as the senior commercial finance partner to our Global Technology & Media division. Working alongside our CFO and Executive Team, you’ll influence major commercial decisions spanning Europe and one of the fastest-growing areas of our business.
TGI Sport is on an ambitious transformation journey. Through our One TGI programme, we’re bringing together multiple businesses, geographies and finance teams into one globally connected organisation.
You’ll lead the transformation of our European finance organisation, creating a commercially focused, high-performing function that enables growth across an increasingly technology-led business. At the same time, you’ll partner with senior leaders to shape investment decisions across AI, technology platforms, media rights, product development and international
expansion.
This role combines strategic finance leadership with commercial business partnering. You’ll be equally comfortable leading finance teams, influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape the commercial decisions that drive our future growth.
This role offers genuine scope to grow into broader Group Finance leadership as TGI Sport continues its ambitious global transformation.
If you’re energised by change, enjoy building modern finance functions and want to leave a lasting mark on an international business, we’d love to hear from you.
Your mission:
Your role combines strategic finance leadership with commercial business partnering. You’ll be equally comfortable leading finance teams, influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape investment decisions across technology, media and future growth.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting and reporting across our European businesses, providing commercial insight to the CFO and Executive Team.
- Act as the senior finance partner for our Global Technology & Media division (excluding the US), supporting investment decisions across technology platforms, AI, product development, media rights and future growth.
- Partner with senior business leaders to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and influence strategic decision-making.
- Lead, develop and inspire our UK based European Finance teams, creating a commercially focused, high-performing function.
- Play a key role in transforming the finance operating model as part of our wider One TGI programme, helping shape the future structure of the finance organisation.
- Champion automation, AI and smarter reporting to modernise how finance supports the wider business.
- Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and controls across multiple international entities.
What you’ll bring:
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience leading finance business partnering within a complex commercial organisation.
- Experience supporting technology, SaaS, media, advertising, digital or subscription-based business models.
- Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to influence, challenge and support Executive-level stakeholders.
- Outstanding financial planning, forecasting and commercial modelling skills.
- A track record of leading high-performing finance teams through periods of transformation and change.
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS and financial governance.
Desirable
- Experience working across international or multi-entity organisations.
- Experience leading finance transformation, shared services, operating model redesign or automation initiatives.
- Exposure to AI, finance systems transformation or business process improvement.
- An interest in sport, media or sports technology.
About TGI Sport:
TGI Sport is a global sports technology business trusted by many of the world’s leading sporting organisations. With more than 500 employees across 15+ international offices, we deliver technology, media rights, advertising and fan engagement solutions that power more than 5,000 sporting events every year.
As we continue to grow, we’re bringing together technology, AI, media and sport in new ways through our One TGI transformation—creating opportunity for our people to make a genuine impact.
What else do I get from TGI Sport?
- Annual discretionary bonus, company pension, enhanced family leave, learning and development, private gym, rooftop terrace, access to selected sporting events and more.
- Play a key leadership role during one of the most significant transformation programmes in our history.
- Work with some of the biggest names in global sport, media and technology.
- Build and transform a modern, commercially focused finance function.
- Flexible working built around global collaboration.
TGI Sport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.