Financial Controller

Application Deadline is Monday 11th May at 4pm.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.

• Produce financial reports for senior leadership and the Board.

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

• Monitor performance against budgets and oversee cash flow.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day finance processes (invoicing, payments, VAT, Sage postings).

• Manage accounts payable/receivable and reconcile bank and credit card accounts.

• Post payroll journals and process HMRC and pension payments.

• Respond to financial queries and support internal departments.

• Provide financial oversight for League competitions and activities.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, VAT and statutory requirements.

• Maintain strong financial controls and audit trails.

• Support statutory accounts and lead the external audit process.

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, SPAs, and source of

funds analysis.

• Review business plans and assess financial sustainability.

Financial Administration

• Administer League funding distributions and payments.

• Manage invoicing, reconciliations and credit control.

• Produce reports linked to club payments and League operations.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and develop Sage systems and financial processes.

• Identify efficiencies and strengthen financial controls.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior finance role preparing management accounts and

reports.

• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and audit processes.

• Experience across accounting operations (VAT, payroll, reconciliations).

• Experience with Sage and working in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

• Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role

To apply for this role please attached a cv/resume and cover sheet to your application or email directly to ***email_hidden***