Finance Manager (Sport)

GMT Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the sports sector is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and statutory accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, preferably within the sports or hospitality sectors, and a genuine passion for sports. With hybrid working conditions and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. Join a vibrant team and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of sports finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working conditions

Excellent benefits

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of proven finance experience in a relevant field.
• Strong system skills with Excel and QuickBooks are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the finance department.
• Manage bank payments, reconciliations, and foreign currency accounts.
• Produce quarterly statutory accounts and tax computations.

Skills

Finance Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Cost Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

QuickBooks

VAT Returns

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Qualified By Experience (QBE)

Job description

Finance Manager - leading sports business

ACA, ACCA or CIMA or QBE

Based: West London

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits

Finance Manager - About the business

A leading UK sport agency - a vibrant, successful organisation that is looking to grow significantly in the next couple of years

Finance Manager - About the role

Working alongside the Directors of the business, duties will include:

• Overall responsibility for the day to day running of the finance department
• Managing the finance function of a number of different entities
• Managing bank payments, reconciliations and foreign currency accounts
• Production of all quarterly statutory accounts and tax computations
• Production of budgets and forecasts
• Cost analysis
• Working with HMRC and producing VAT returns
• Ad hoc tasks as delegated by the Board

Finance Manager - Candidate requirements:

• Degree educated, and ideally a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Strong "Qualified By Experience" candidates will also be considered
• 4-8 years of proven finance experience
• Previous experience in a sports related business / hospitality or events is advantageous
• A dynamic and ambitious, get things done outlook
• Strong system skills and knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, QuickBooksetc
• An excellent team player with a confident, outgoing personality
• A genuine, passionate interest in sport is essential (rugby, football cricket especially)

Finance Manager - Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working conditions
• Excellent benefits
• Pension Scheme

This is a truly outstanding role at an exciting time in the company's growth and an excellent opportunity to work within a sport related environment. The Finance Manager will play an integral part of this and will be a highly visible and influential role within the business.