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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