Head of Finance/Finance Manager

UK Sport; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente pour intégrer une équipe au sein d'un des 18 clubs de cricket professionnels. Nous recherchons un professionnel de la finance talentueux pour diriger nos opérations financières. Le poste implique une gestion stratégique et opérationnelle dans un environnement sportif dynamique, avec responsabilité complète de la fonction finance et un rôle de liaison avec les équipes exécutives.

Benefits

25 jours de congé payés plus jours fériés

Stationnement gratuit sur place

2 billets gratuits pour chaque match à domicile de Derbyshire CCC

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un environnement de finance/comptabilité, soit en industrie soit en pratique.
• Confiance en produisant des comptes de gestion et conduite des processus financiers.
• Capacité à gérer et analyser de grandes quantités de données.

Responsibilities

• Diriger tous les aspects de la comptabilité financière, des contrôles et des conformités.
• Améliorer les processus financiers pour accroître l'efficacité.
• Fournir des informations financières claires aux responsables de département.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounts

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Data management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team behind one of the 18 Professional County Cricket Clubs. We are seeking a talented finance professional to lead our financial operations on a full-time basis.

This is a key position at the heart of our Club, offering a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on finance management in a dynamic sporting environment. Depending on experience, the role will be appointed as Head of Finance or Finance Manager.
This broad role reports into the Chief Executive and manages a team of two Finance Assistants, with full ownership of the finance function, from day to day operations to strategic projects that shape the Clubs future.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Leading on all aspects of financial accounting, controls and compliances
• Review and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency and bring in required automation
• Provide clear and timely financial insight to department heads and budget holders
• Own the management account process and reporting cycles
• Get involved in both strategic financial planning and day-to-day transactional finance
• Liaise across with Club with our cricket, academy, commercial, operational and events teams
• Act as liaison for auditors and external stakeholders
• Work with the executive team to ensure the smooth running of the Finance and Payroll Department
• Foster a strong internal finance team with a positive working culture

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or have an equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in a finance/accounting environment, either in industry or practice
• Confident in producing management accounts and leading on financial processes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data
• Exceptional communicator and able to build good relationships across all areas of the business
• Comfortable with both big-picture planning and day to day delivery
• Skilled in using systems such as Sage and Excel
• Pro-active in looking for opportunities to drive improvements
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the capability to interpret data
• Ability to make recommendations and drive conclusions

What we can offer you:
• A competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• 2 free tickets to every Derbyshire CCC home match
• Employee Assistance Programme