Independent Football Regulator - Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager to oversee regulatory activities focused on football clubs. The role includes conducting financial analyses, managing club relationships, and developing operational strategies for regulatory compliance. This pivotal position will support the establishment and governance of the Independent Football Regulator, commencing on November 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and regulatory processes.
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of clubs and monitor compliance.
• Manage relationships with regulated clubs.
• Support day-to-day supervisory activity and set overall strategy.
• Develop operational processes for effective oversight.
• Collaborate with data, policy, legal, and enforcement teams.

Job description

The Independent Football Regulator

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) lead the Government's work on the future governance of football. At present, there is a Shadow Football Regulator comprised of circa 60 staff, led by an interim Chief Operating Officer. This team will transfer out of DCMS to be the IFR in 2025, no earlier than October.

The team is currently undertaking a range of activities in preparation for the establishment of the IFR, which was created when the Football Governance Act became law in July.

While this role is being advertised through DCMS, it will be based in the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and will not start until the IFR has been fully established as an independent body from 1 November 2025.

You will be employed on the terms and conditions of the Independent Football Regulator. Please see slide 10 for more information.

The IFR is seeking a Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager to join the organization.

Responsibilities

• The supervision function will sit at the heart of the IFR, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences, and monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules.
• Act as a focal point for managing the IFRs relationship with the clubs it regulates.
• Support the day-to-day supervisory activity while helping to set the overall supervision strategy and collaborating with policy colleagues on changes to the regulatory framework.
• Develop the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the regulatory framework.
• Ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so regulatory oversight is coherent and supports robust regulatory decisions at the IFR board level.

Context and expectations

The supervisory activity will support the IFR’s role in regulating clubs within the scope of the new framework and will influence how the IFR’s board makes regulatory decisions.