Head of Finance Department: Finance Department
Based at: Ewood Park stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility regarding location may be required.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for: Finance Department
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, and any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties
Contractual Status: Permanent
Job purpose: To be responsible for Blackburn Rovers accounts (including its subsidiary and applicable parent accounts), reporting to the Chief Financial Officer on all financial and accounting activities on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
Committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff, customers and clients of the Club
Provide day-to-day management of the Finance Department, including all relevant processes and performance
Management and monitoring of all financial activities, including financial analysis as and when required by members of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
Manage the Finance Department’s relationship with other stakeholders, internal and external
Set and drive the strategy of the Finance Department in conjunction with the Club's overall vision and strategy, including embracing new technology, digital developments and any other relevant areas
Responsible for Corporate Governance, ensuring the timely production of all Financial reporting requirements (returns and supporting documents to present to the Chief Financial Officer)
Oversee the preparation of the Statutory Accounts for the Club, assisting also in the preparation of Statutory Accounts for applicable parent companies, liaising with auditors as required
Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations (and other relevant tax and statutory bodies), including but not limited to PAYE, VAT, NMW, pensions (including auto-enrolment), P11D and other end-of-year returns
Ensure compliance with all financial statutory and regulatory obligations of the Club, including the relevant football regulatory bodies such as the EFL, FA and PL
Liaise with HMRC and any other external stakeholders on all financial matters when required
Oversee and review the production of the monthly management accounts (budget/actuals/forecasts for both P L and cashflow) in a timely and appropriate manner, for presentation to the Heads of Department and the Board of Directors
Liaise with external stakeholders in a timely manner on the provision of financial information in response to RFIs
Monitor and supervise all payments and receipts to ensure timely payment/receipt
Manage cashflow forecasts and financing arrangements to ensure any potential shortfalls are identified and resolved in good time
Report to the Board on regular rolling cash flow and P L forecasts
Oversee implementation and management of the budgetary process
Lead on the development of financial controls and systems efficiencies within the finance function
Maintain, develop and implement robust financial policy and procedures that mitigate errors, misstatement and fraudulent activity
Oversee the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
Ensure the financial terms of all contracts entered into by the Club are maintained and adhered to
Represent the Finance Department at relevant meetings
Produce ad-hoc financial reports and projects as required by the Board or Chief Financial Officer
Perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Board or Finance Director from time to time
Skills
Strong people skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under own initiative in a high-pressured environment
Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain concepts in a clear and concise manner
Strong project management skills
Proficient in using software including Oracle Netsuite, Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, developing relationships across the Club and with external stakeholders
Competent and personable with good time management skills
Always understands the importance of confidentiality and integrity
Assertive, able to challenge in a constructive way
Creative thinking skills and the ability to solve problems
Knowledge
Excellent bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
Knowledge of management accounts and processes
Knowledge of football league practices, e.g., distributions, reporting, FCA rules, SCMP rules, EFL rules, UK GAAP, FRS
Qualifications
Proven track record of working within a senior position
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent (essential)
Management qualification (desirable)
DBS check required: Yes (basic)
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