International Sports League - Overview A leading global sports organisation is focused on expanding its reach and fan base beyond its home market.
Finance Manager - International Games
Location: London | Sector: Global Sports & Entertainment
The Role
* Commercially focused Finance Manager supporting the delivery of international regular season games for a major global sports league.
* Acts as the key finance business partner to Events, Operations, and Ticketing teams involved in staging games abroad.
* Reports into the Senior Manager, based in London.
Experience & Attributes
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2+ years post-qualification experience; Big 4 background preferred.
* Proven experience within international and multi-currency environments.
* Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking expertise.
* Clear and confident communicator-comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders across multiple functions.
* Solutions-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
* Highly analytical, well-organised, and detail-driven.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of profit and loss accounts for international games across Europe.
* Lead management accounting processes, including business planning, long-range forecasts, and quarterly updates-presented to senior leadership.
* Finance business partner to cross-functional teams delivering international events.
* Review and sign off on key commercial contracts, assessing P&L implications.
* Support financial modelling and strategic reviews for potential new market expansion.
* Oversee settlements with clubs, stadiums, ticket agents, hotels, and partners.
* Assist with invoice and purchase order review processes.
* Contribute to quarterly close activities: P&L variance analysis and balance sheet reviews.
* Collaborate closely with internal functions including Group Finance, Club Finance, Tax, Internal Audit, and Legal.
* Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, policies, and risk management procedures.
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