Senior Finance Manager - Football

An amazing opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to work within the football industry on a 12 month FTC! Prior football industry experience is essential.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering timely and accurate financial and management accounting for the business and its international locations. You'll work closely with our Financial Controller and lead a dedicated accounting team to ensure world-class financial operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledgers and all close processes (monthly, quarterly, and year-end).
• Produce accurate financial statements in line with US GAAP.
• Lead statutory audits (UK & Group).
• Drive the rollout of finance systems and other key initiatives.
• Review and approve accounting entries and bank payments.
• Analyse monthly results and deliver management reporting packs.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, revenue recognition policies, and company procedures.
• Promote financial controls and identify areas for process improvement.
• Partner closely with high-profile internal and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 6+ years PQE.
• Extensive experience with IFRS, UK & US GAAP.
• Prior football industry and commercial experience is essential.

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.