Financial Controller in Bolton - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

Role Purpose

The Financial Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial accounting across the Group, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, including liaising with and overseeing internal and external audits.
Responsible for Group financial reporting, including the consolidation of financial statements, year end and creation of regular management accounts.
Support month-end process to ensure accurate and timely closure and assisting in monthly, quarterly & annual reports to identify results, trends & financial forecasts.
Developing a robust internal control environment.
Supporting and in some cases leading all sporting and regulatory reporting requirements including HMRC, EFL etc.
Continuously develop and improve policies, procedures, systems and leveraging systems to optimise related processes and automation.
Manage the Group procurement process in line with Group policy, including payments to suppliers and subsequent reconciliations.
Management of the Group insurance policies and act as key point of contact with insurance brokers.
Work collaboratively with the business to determine and develop appropriate operational KPIs to ensure business-wide engagement.
Providing data and supporting analysis to show variations in performance, year on year movements, sensitivities to assumptions etc.
Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Ensure all policies are adhered to.

General Responsibilities

Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the CFO.
Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful, positive outcomes across all communications.
Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures and guidelines, especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.

About The Candidate

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with relevant post qualified experience.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Qualities

Excellent technical skillset.
Confident communicator both written and verbal with ability to influence across internal functions and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships.

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications

Proficiency with accounting systems, and Microsoft Office suite.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Qualities

Growth mindset; inquisitive; proponent of change & progression.
Experience in a football finance role.
High EQ.

About The Club

As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Bolton Wanderers following the acquisition of the club in 2019, Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, under the chairmanship of Sharon Brittan. The club is undergoing a period of transformation with inspiring ambitions and clear plans for the future that will elevate the club back to its former prominence.

As we continue our journey towards achieving greater success, we are looking for a dynamic Financial Controller to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the club's financial health, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving operational efficiency. You will lead the finance function, providing insights that empower management to make informed decisions.

As as equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.

www.bwfc.co.uk/club/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

www.bwfc.co.uk/club/one-wanderers-family-safeguarding

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