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Senior Finance Manager - Football

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Clive Campbell
  • Contact Email: clive.campbell@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 17 August 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112357

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.