Head of Finance

Step into the role of Head of Finance and build a finance team that delivers accuracy, accountability, and impact across the business.

The Finance function at Fast Track is evolving to support a growing, multi-entity SaaS business operating across several jurisdictions. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the finance function of the company runs with precision, discipline, and transparency. You will own the financial close process, group consolidation, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the organisation while maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with IFRS.

You will also work closely with the CFO and senior leadership to support financial planning, liquidity management, and operational decision-making. Alongside this, you will lead and develop the accounting and credit management teams, ensuring the function scales effectively as the business grows.

If you are an experienced finance leader who enjoys building robust financial operations, leveraging modern technology, is comfortable working across multiple entities and jurisdictions, and is motivated by improving systems, workflows, and data to support smarter business decisions, then this will be perfect for you.

Your responsibilities as a Head of Finance at Fast Track would include:

Delivery of Accounting Period Close

• Own and drive the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process across all group entities

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting in compliance with IFRS

• Take over and enforce the finance manual and ensure every process, reconciliation, and control is followed to the letter

• Establish and maintain a close calendar with clear deadlines, task ownership, and quality checkpoints

• Continuously improve close timelines and reporting quality through process standardisation and automation

• Step in directly to unblock issues, resolve discrepancies, or meet deadlines when required

Group Consolidation

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements across the group

• Ensure intercompany transactions, eliminations, and currency translations are handled accurately and on time

• Coordinate with local accountants and external advisors to ensure local statutory accounts align with group reporting

• Support the CFO in delivering consolidated reporting packs for the board and external stakeholders

External Audit Coordination

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for external auditors across the annual audit cycle

• Prepare and coordinate audit deliverables, ensuring documentation and supporting schedules are complete and timely

• Manage audit queries and information requests, engaging relevant team members and external advisors as needed

• Oversee statutory audit processes for local entities across jurisdictions

• Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities in partnership with external advisors

Master Data Accountability and Governance

• Establish and enforce standards for financial master data across all Fast Track systems

• Own the integrity of the chart of accounts, cost centres, customer and supplier records, and financial dimensions

• Drive data quality standards to ensure consistent, reliable financial reporting and analytics

• Ensure finance systems, tooling, and integrations are fit for purpose and scale with the business

Cash Planning and Liquidity Management

• Own short and medium-term cash flow forecasting, ensuring clear visibility of runway and liquidity position

• Monitor actuals versus forecast and provide clear variance analysis with actionable recommendations

• Escalate risks and recommend mitigating actions to protect liquidity and support operational continuity

• Oversee the credit control and collections function, setting targets and governance for collections performance

• Support escalation of complex or high-risk payment issues and drive tooling improvements to increase collection efficiency

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting and credit management teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and performance

• Own recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for all roles within the finance function

• Set and monitor team and individual targets, ensuring accountability for financial deadlines and data accuracy

• Build team capability and succession planning as the function grows

Financial Planning Support

• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles in collaboration with the CFO and Financial Controller

• Develop and monitor key SaaS and operating metrics, providing insightful variance analysis and strategic recommendations

• Partner with department heads to support budget ownership and drive accountability for spending

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance partner to senior leaders across the organisation on operational finance matters

• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance decision-makers

• Provide financial analysis and modelling for strategic initiatives, investment cases, and pricing decisions as needed

• Step in for the CFO on operational finance topics in the CFO’s absence, with the exception of investor relations

Emerging Technology, Automation, and AI

• Drive continuous improvement and automation across financial systems and processes

• Actively explore and implement AI-assisted solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed across the finance function

• Extensive experience with a senior finance leadership role with direct responsibility for financial close, consolidation, and reporting

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and multi-entity group consolidation across multiple jurisdictions

• Proven people management track record: must be comfortable owning team delivery, performance management, and accountability

• Demonstrable experience in a high-growth, subscription-based (SaaS) business model

• ERP experience (QuickBooks is a plus)

• Tech-savvy: comfortable with modern financial technology and proactive about automation, leveraging  emerging tech and AI adoption in finance workflows

• Operationally rigorous: sets high standards, follows through, and holds the team accountable

• High commercial and emotional intelligence

• Clear, confident communicator who simplifies complex financial data for non-finance leaders

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Calm under pressure and solution-focused

• Proactive, collaborative, and naturally curious about technology

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment with competing deadlines

• Tech-Driven: You are curious about how emerging tools can improve the CEO Office operations. You enjoy experimenting with new technology, quickly picking up systems and workflows, and finding smarter, more efficient ways to get work done. You stay current with digital trends and are energised by continuous change

Working at Fast Track

Fast Track is a disruptive technology company, recognised as the iGaming industry CRM leader. Fast Track provides a new way of working, enabling teams to focus on innovation and growth. We are a tight unit with a strong culture, and our leadership in tech and the product has attracted high-performance individuals. Fast Track works with hundreds of companies worldwide, with offices in Malta, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, and has been certified as a Great Place To Work®️

Applicants from abroad
Relocation program included (if required); we pay for your flights for you and your family, shipping, and accommodation for the first 2 weeks.

Perks and Benefits of Working at Fast Track in Sliema, Malta

• Great Place to Work® Certified – Officially recognised for our commitment to building an engaging, high-trust culture.

• Collaborative Onsite Work Environment – Be part of a dynamic, innovation-driven team in an open, inspiring workspace.

• Best office on the Island - Work in Sliema with an amazing terrace and sea view

• Be part of our yearly Growth Summit – Join our global team for an inspiring event to connect, collaborate, and celebrate together.

• Parking - Enjoy hassle-free commuting with complimentary parking

• Wellbeing Benefit – We sponsor your well-being activities such as gym memberships or fitness classes to support your health, and feel free to join our internal fitness communities, including (Yoga, Football Padel, and Running)

• Private Health Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for you through Atlas.

• Mental Wellbeing – 24/7 access to mental health support, to support your mental wellbeing needs.

• Top-of-the-line Equipment – Best-in-class MacBooks and all the tools you need to excel.

• Breakfast Every Day – Start your morning with a complimentary, healthy breakfast at the office.

• Mobile Plan - We cover your mobile plan

• Fast Track discounts - Get different discounts from nearby shops and restaurants