Role: Finance Manager (Security) Contract: Fixed term contract April 2026 until Summer 2028. Location: Wembley Stadium, London. About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for planning and delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in close partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and communities to ensure the tournament is delivered to world-class standards. About UEFA EURO 2028 The UEFA European Championship is one of the world’s biggest sporting events. In 2028, it will take place across the UK & Ireland, bringing significant operational scale and requiring close coordination between host cities, stadiums, government partners and UEFA. The Role The Safety & Security programme is one of the most complex and high-risk areas of tournament delivery. As Finance Manager (Security), you will play a critical role in ensuring robust financial planning, modelling, control and reporting underpin the successful delivery of this function. Reporting into the Head of Finance and working closely with the Director of Safety & Security, you will provide expert financial support, insight and challenge across budgeting, forecasting, modelling and governance. This is a highly visible role, requiring confidence working with non-financial stakeholders in a fast-moving and evolving environment. If you enjoy translating complex financial data into clear, practical insight — and want to apply your expertise to a once-in-a-generation event — this role offers both challenge and impact! What you’ll be doing You will provide end-to-end finance support to the Safety & Security function, including: Leading the preparation of robust budgets, forecasts and financial plans (monthly, quarterly and annual). Providing detailed financial analysis and modelling to support operational and strategic decision-making. Supporting complex workforce and cost modelling (e.g. stewarding and security-related resource planning). Producing clear, high-quality financial reporting for non-financial audiences, including senior leaders and external stakeholders. Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls, monitoring and reporting. Supporting procurement activity, including preparing and challenging Procurement Approval Group submissions. Contributing to internal and external audit processes, including those involving public funding. Responding flexibly to evolving priorities as tournament planning accelerates. What we’re looking for: We are looking for a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence to work closely with operational leaders. You will bring: A recognised professional accountancy qualification. Statutory accounting experience (industry or audit background). Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting in complex environments. Strong financial modelling skills and the ability to work with large, complex data sets. The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Confidence working independently, prioritising workload and exercising sound judgement. Experience of working in major events, safety and security environments, or with public-sector funding is helpful but not essential. Transferable experience from other complex, regulated or operationally intensive sectors is welcomed. Please see the attached role profile for full information. Values and Behaviour Expectations: Embrace the Opportunity Encourages experimentation and learning within the team. Drives creativity in problem-solving. Achieve Excellence Sets high standards and supports team delivery. Models accountability and integrity in all actions. Thrive Together Builds inclusive and trusting team environments. Addresses conflict constructively and builds consensus. Why apply? We offer a competitive salary (plus benefits of 25 days holiday, contributory pension, Private Medical Insurance etc), which coupled with the opportunity to be part of one of the biggest sporting events to ever take place across UK & Ireland we think makes for an exciting place to be! Where is the role based? These roles are contractually based at our head office in the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. As an event delivery organisation, it’s important that we have regular time together in the office and currently employees come together at least 3 days a week at HQ in Wembley, with the number of days in HQ increasing as the project develops, with a minimum of 3-4 days needed in 2026-2027 and full-time in the year of 2028. Everyone is welcome We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion We’re building a skilled, values-led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities — and we don’t expect everyone to have followed a traditional path to get here. We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please email any requests to careers@uki2028.com. We’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. All employees will be subject to a DBS check appropriate to the nature of the role and in line with our commitment to providing a safe and inclusive working environment.