Senior Finance Manager - Football

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager in the football industry on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering precise financial and management accounting while leading a dedicated accounting team to promote world-class financial operations and compliance. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with extensive financial experience in the football sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 6+ years PQE.
• Extensive experience with IFRS, UK & US GAAP.
• Prior football industry and commercial experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledgers and all close processes (monthly, quarterly, and year-end).
• Produce accurate financial statements in line with US GAAP.
• Lead statutory audits (UK & Group) and drive finance systems rollout.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

An amazing opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to work within the football industry on a 12 month FTC! Prior football industry experience is essential.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering timely and accurate financial and management accounting for the business and its international locations. You'll work closely with our Financial Controller and lead a dedicated accounting team to ensure world-class financial operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledgers and all close processes (monthly, quarterly, and year-end).

• Produce accurate financial statements in line with US GAAP.

• Lead statutory audits (UK & Group).

• Drive the rollout of finance systems and other key initiatives.

• Review and approve accounting entries and bank payments.

• Analyse monthly results and deliver management reporting packs.

• Ensure compliance with contracts, revenue recognition policies, and company procedures.

• Promote financial controls and identify areas for process improvement.

• Partner closely with high-profile internal and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 6+ years PQE.

• Extensive experience with IFRS, UK & US GAAP.

• Prior football industry and commercial experience is essential.

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.