Senior Finance Manager - Football

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager in the football industry on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading financial operations, ensuring compliance, and producing accurate financial statements. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with extensive finance experience and a background in the football sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledgers and close processes.
• Produce financial statements in line with US GAAP.
• Lead statutory audits and improve finance processes.

Skills

Financial Management

Compliance

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

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.