Chief Financial Officer (International Expansion) H/F

Job Description

About the role :

North Star Network is a major player in affiliate marketing within the sports media and online gambling industry, with a global presence and strong growth. In a constantly evolving sector, international expansion and financial structuring are key drivers of our development.

To support this momentum, we are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (international expansion), capable of driving our financial strategy while structuring and developing our international subsidiaries.

As our Chief Financial Officer, you will have the following key responsibilities:

– Development and Structuring of International Subsidiaries

• Oversee the creation of new entities abroad (jurisdiction selection, tax structuring, regulatory compliance).
• Manage relationships with local firms (lawyers, accountants, tax experts) to ensure optimal setup.
• Define and supervise financial structures tailored to each market, considering tax and regulatory challenges.
• Conduct strategic monitoring of development opportunities and legal changes in our target markets.

– Financial Management & Optimization of International Cash Flows

• Define and implement efficient financial processes to support subsidiary growth.
• Optimize international cash management, financial flows, and banking relationships.
• Supervise international taxation and propose strategic solutions to maximize profitability.
• Develop consolidated financial reporting and provide strategic recommendations.

– Governance & Risk Management

• Structure and optimize financial compliance based on local regulations and corporate requirements.
• Oversee financial and legal risks related to international activities.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations (KYC, GDPR, tax laws).

– Team Management & Organization

• Manage and coordinate three key divisions:

Legal team: contract management, legal compliance, risk management.

Accounting & financial expertise team: account consolidation, process optimization, taxation.

Administrative team: internal operations management, flow optimization.

• Define processes and tools to enhance collaboration between teams.
• Structure and support the growth of finance and administration teams.

Your profile :

– Experience: 8 to 15 years in financial leadership roles, with strong international exposure.

– International expansion expertise: Experience in creating and managing subsidiaries, tax structuring, and regulatory compliance.

– Strategic & entrepreneurial mindset: More than just a finance expert, you have a business vision and can anticipate growth opportunities.

– Mastery of international financial flows, taxation, and payment regulations.

– Strong skills in risk management, compliance, and corporate structuring.

– Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams (finance, legal, administration).

– Languages: Fluent English is essential. A third language is a plus.

About us :

North Star Network run sports media in over 30 countries, helping bettors make informed choices about their wagers and where to place them.

Our portfolio of websites cover football, cricket, boxing, MMA, e-sports, basketball and more. And to put that into numbers, the NSN has:

• 50+ websites
• Covering 40+ markets
• +80 employees & +300 freelancers