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Business Manager - Sport & Entertainment Finance Search
Global Accounting Network are partnering exclusively with this leading sports club on the search for their new Finance Manager/Head of Finance (depending on experience). This is a very exciting position with a well established club where there is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on finance management in a dynamic sporting environment. This broad role reports into the Chief Executive and manages a team of two Finance Assistants, with full ownership of the finance function, from day to day operations to strategic projects that shape the Clubs future.
The Role -
* Leading on all aspects of financial accounting, controls and compliances
* Review and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency and bring in required automation
* Provide clear and timely financial insight to department heads and budget holders
* Own the management account process and reporting cycles
* Get involved in both strategic financial planning and day-to-day transactional finance
* Liaise across with Club with our sporting, academy, commercial, operational and events teams
* Act as liaison for auditors and external stakeholders
* Work with the executive team to ensure the smooth running of the Finance and Payroll Department
* Foster a strong internal finance team with a positive working culture
The Person -
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or have an equivalent qualification
* Strong experience in a finance/accounting environment, either in industry or practice
* Confident in producing management accounts and leading on financial processes
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data
* Exceptional communicator and able to build good relationships across all areas of the business
* Comfortable with both big-picture planning and day to day delivery
* Skilled in using systems such as Sage and Excel
* Pro-active in looking for opportunities to drive improvements
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the capability to interpret data
* Ability to make recommendations and drive conclusions
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Spectator Sports and Sports Teams and Clubs
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