Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports organisation is looking for a commercially focused Finance Manager to support international games. The role involves key financial responsibilities across Europe, including reporting and partnership with various teams to ensure financial success. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with proven experience in financial tracking and managing multi-currency environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Big 4 background preferred.
• Proven experience in international and multi-currency environments.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of profit and loss accounts for international games.
• Lead management accounting processes and deliver reports to senior management.
• Finance business partner to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Tracking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

International Sports League - Overview A leading global sports organisation is focused on expanding its reach and fan base beyond its home market.

Finance Manager - International Games
Location: London | Sector: Global Sports & Entertainment

The Role

• Commercially focused Finance Manager supporting the delivery of international regular season games for a major global sports league.
• Acts as the key finance business partner to Events, Operations, and Ticketing teams involved in staging games abroad.
• Reports into the Senior Manager, based in London.

Experience & Attributes

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2+ years post-qualification experience; Big 4 background preferred.
• Proven experience within international and multi-currency environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking expertise.
• Clear and confident communicator-comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Solutions-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Highly analytical, well-organised, and detail-driven.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of profit and loss accounts for international games across Europe.
• Lead management accounting processes, including business planning, long-range forecasts, and quarterly updates-presented to senior leadership.
• Finance business partner to cross-functional teams delivering international events.
• Review and sign off on key commercial contracts, assessing P&L implications.
• Support financial modelling and strategic reviews for potential new market expansion.
• Oversee settlements with clubs, stadiums, ticket agents, hotels, and partners.
• Assist with invoice and purchase order review processes.
• Contribute to quarterly close activities: P&L variance analysis and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate closely with internal functions including Group Finance, Club Finance, Tax, Internal Audit, and Legal.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, policies, and risk management procedures.

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