Finance Manager in Sheffield - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

The Finance Manager will have overall responsibility for the review of the Clubs financial reporting submissions in ensuring the Clubs financial performance in accordance with EFL Regulations (To include Championships Profitability and Sustainability Rules, League One and Two Salary Cost Management Protocols, annual budget planning and all other aspects of the Club financial controls)

General Description

Main Duties:

Monitor the financial performance of the Club.
To operate within a Spending Constraint Framework termed Salary Cost Management Protocol (SMCP) and produced required submissions.
Prepare, review, implement, reposition, and monitor the organisational budgets.
Perform regular finance business partnering with appropriate budget holders and/or members of the senior management team.
Ensure all relevant submissions are provided on time and in the correct format.
To oversee the preparation of comprehensive monthly management accounts for the Board.
Present financial position, financial performance and other appropriate items to the Board as required.
Prepare annual consolidated group and trading subsidiary statutory accounts, notes to the accounts and annual reports.
Principal liaison with appointed statutory auditors and with HM Revenue & Customs in meeting regulatory requirements.
Oversee payroll and workplace pensions in ensuring the Club is compliant and adheres to legal requirements.
Perform, attest, and submit quarterly VAT returns for the Club and monthly VAT returns for its trading subsidiary.
Further develop strategies for VAT and Gift Aid.
Assume responsibility for timely, accurate and complete financial reporting to all required bodies.
Case Management relating to alleged breaches of Regulations.
Implement and further develop efficient processes, systems and controls for the finance function and wider functions as appropriate.
Oversee the Clubs principal risk inventory.
To work closely with the Head of Academy in submitting grant funding requirements and the submission of the Academy Financial information document.
To build key internal and external relationships i.e., FA & Premier League, Championship and League Clubs. Expert external advisers
Evaluate the need for new technologies to meet the Club’s financial reporting requirements.
To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Be a member of the Club’s Senior Management Team, applying appropriate operational leadership in contribution to the Club’s objectives.
Take ownership of Financial Control Policy, Reserves Policy, Risk Management Policy, and other Club policies as appropriate, ensuring that staff members understand and conform to these policies.
Comply with all Club policies.
To direct Line manage the Finance Assistant Manager and provide support around all people management responsibilities within the Finance department.
Facilitate finance and similar training sessions for staff members as appropriate.
Work alongside other SMT to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
Help all staff as appropriate to develop confidence and competence by modelling best practice and acting as a mentor.
To understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
To always represent SWFC in the Club in a professional manner regarding dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.
To be able to work flexible hours as and when the role of the job requires.
Undertake all relevant and appropriate tasks assigned or delegated by the Board.

About The Candidate

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
Educated to a degree level in a business, mathematics, or finance related subject
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles in the UK
Experience in reviewing financial statements and detailed financial forecasts
Evidence of excellent leadership qualities.

Skills and Experience

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar financial role.
Experience of producing summary financial reports to Executive or Board Level.
Excellent working knowledge and experience with accounting software.
Experience of immediate term and longer term cashflow modelling and forecasting.
Experience of collating data from many different sources and systems and quickly translating it into information
Experience of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience of working with extremely confidential and sensitive information.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills.
Effective communicator who is able to build and sustain positive relationships with governing bodies, businesses, partners, regulators, funders and other stakeholders.
Ability to monitor, evaluate and assess project performance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, most particularly Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to plan and regulate workloads, including prioritising demands and thriving under pressure.
Displays enthusiasm, flexibility, resilience and responsiveness. A positive “Can do” attitude.
High level of honesty and integrity.

Desirable

Working within a football environment.
An understanding of the EFL.
Experience in formal risk management reporting.
A good commercial awareness.
Experience of executing complex VAT strategies

About The Club

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (SWFC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post will be subject to a criminal record check or an enhanced DBS check.

SWFC is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.

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