Finance Manager (Reporting)

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; Wembley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is seeking a Finance Manager (Reporting) based at Wembley Stadium, London, to deliver management accounting and rigorous financial reporting for UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. The fixed-term contract runs from February 2027 to Summer 2028, with onsite work across 2027 and 2028 during tournament delivery.

You will lead the Quantified Risk Assessment process, monitor financial risks, and provide ad hoc reporting to internal and external stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification and management reporting experience.
• Ability to communicate with non-financial stakeholders.
• Independent worker with strong prioritisation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Report on a circa £250m budget and manage rigorous financial reporting.
• Lead the Quantified Risk Assessment process with Finance Managers.
• Identify risks and implement controls and reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Management reporting

Microsoft Office

Reporting writing

Communication with non-financials

Independent working

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Finance Manager (Reporting)

Location: Wembley Stadium, London

Contract: Fixed-term | February 2027 – Summer 2028

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to plan and deliver the tournament safely, inclusively and to world‑class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

UEFA EURO is one of the world’s largest sporting events. In 2028, it will be hosted across multiple cities in the UK & Ireland, requiring large‑scale coordination across transport, infrastructure, stadiums and public services. UEFA owns the tournament and sets requirements; UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is responsible for delivering it locally.

The Role

The Finance Manager (Reporting) is key to the delivery of reporting obligations for internal and external stakeholders. The role will support all management accounting requirements including ongoing monitoring of quantified risk assessments and anticipated forecasts for the tournament / organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Report on a circa £250m budget and contribute to a rigorous financial reporting process that meets the conditions of UEFA and Government Partner funding agreements at the same time mitigating significant risk.
• Lead on the Quantified Risk Assessment process, liaising with Finance Managers and business to ensure financial risks are continuously monitored and solutions identified.
• Identify risk areas and implement controls and reporting to mitigate them.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis in response to requests from across the business and Finance.
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviours that support a respectful, safe and collaborative work environment.
• Represent the values of UK & Ireland 2028 in all interactions.
• Comply with relevant processes, including safeguarding and safety.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure delivery against timelines, budgets and operational requirements.
• Provide direction and decision‑making in a fast‑paced environment.
• Create an inclusive and high‑performing team culture.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet the changing priorities.

What we’re looking for

• Professional Accountancy Qualification
• Management reporting experience
• Ability to communicate with non‑financially orientated people
• Ability to work independently and prioritising the workload
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Advanced Reporting Writing skills

What you’ll succeed

• Adaptable – leads in complex environments.
• Catalyst – enables and motivates others.
• Critical Thinker – makes sound decisions.
• Inclusion – creates inclusive team environments.
• Performance Focus – drives results and standards.
• Positive Impact – shows resilience and solutions focus.
• Pride – sets and upholds standards.
• Relationship Manager – builds trusted partnerships.

Location & Working Pattern

• Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.
• 2027: 3-4 days/week onsite
• 2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery

Everyone is welcome

We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion

We’re building a skilled, values‑led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and don’t expect a traditional career path.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments—please contact [e-mail].

All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.