Finance Director

Thefa; Burton upon Trent; Híbrido; GBP 120.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Football Association (The FA) is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and partner with the executive team and board to shape the future of English football. This senior role demands strategic vision, strong governance and the ability to steer complex revenue streams and partnerships.

You will report to the Deputy CEO, drive long-term financial strategy, and build a high-performing finance team that supports major investments in the game.

Formación

• Substantial finance leadership experience in a large, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Track record of partnering with senior executives to influence strategic decisions and drive transformation.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability balancing long-term ambition with delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Act as trusted adviser to Deputy CEO, Executive Team and Board, informing major decisions with sound commercial judgement.
• Lead planning, forecasting and long-term financial strategy; strengthen reporting for data-led decisions.
• Ensure robust control, governance and reporting; oversee treasury, tax and risk.
• Modernise finance systems, processes and ways of working.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team and leadership pipeline.

Conocimientos

Finance leadership

Strategic financial planning

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Educación

Chartered accountant or equivalent

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

The Football Association (The FA) has partnered exclusively with Ruebik to appoint its next Finance Director, a senior finance leader who will help shape the future of English football.

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy CEO and working closely with the Executive Team and Board, you will lead The FA's finance function in a complex organisation with diverse revenue streams, significant commercial partnerships and substantial investment in the future of the game.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Deputy CEO, Executive Team and Board, informing and constructively challenging key decisions and supporting major investments with sound commercial judgement.
• Lead planning, forecasting and long-term financial strategy, strengthening reporting so leaders can make confident, data-led decisions.
• Ensure robust control, governance and reporting, and oversee treasury, tax and risk.
• Modernise finance systems, processes and ways of working.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team and build a strong leadership pipeline.

About You

• Substantial finance leadership experience in a large, multi-stakeholder environment, with credibility across planning, control, governance, treasury and risk.
• A track record of partnering with senior executives to influence strategic and commercial decisions and of driving transformation or significant business improvement.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, balancing long-term ambition with operational delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and building positive, inclusive cultures.

Key Details

• Location: Wembley Stadium, London (hybrid working)
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Closing date: 8 November 2026
• A DBS check is required.