Club Financial Reporting Manager in Preston - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

Post Title: Club Financial Reporting Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: Preston, Hybrid
Reporting to: Senior Club Financial Reporting Manager

Working Pattern: M-F

JOB ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Club Financial Reporting Manager, this role will be responsible for the detailed review of submissions provided by Clubs under the ‘Financial Regulations’ as defined by the EFL.

There will be a primary focus on the Championship P&S rules and League One and League Two SCMP rules as well as financial records & requirements of EFL Regulation 16.

The Club Financial Reporting Manager will also be the regular point of contact of the people responsible for Finance at Clubs.

They may also, on occasion, be required to support the investigative and post-acquisition monitoring work of the Senior Club Financial Governance Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Regulations

The detailed review of Club submissions under the ‘Financial Regulations.’ This includes:

- Submissions made by Championship Clubs in relation to Profitability and Sustainability Rules (or any replacement);

- Submissions made by League One and League Two Clubs in relation to the Salary Cost Management Protocol Guidelines as well as any ‘live monitoring’ of player registrations conducted under those guidelines; and

- Submissions made by all EFL Clubs under EFL Regulation 16 – Club Financial Records and EFL Regulation 17 – HMRC Reporting.

Performing reviews on a real-time basis for the purpose of approving Player Registrations during the Summer and Winter Transfer Windows, ensuring each registration complies with the relevant regulations
Preparation of responses to Club queries regarding reporting requirements and the CFRU’s interpretation of the Rules
Designing and updating of regulatory submission templates to suit the needs of the Clubs and the relevant testing processes

Acquisitions of Control

Assisting with the detailed financial review of Club changes of control including the appraisal of proposed business plans
Liaising with the EFL Governance team to understand the structure of any proposed acquisition and its impact on the financial forecasts

Internal Analysis

The preparation of financial data analysis and benchmarking reports for the Executive Leadership Team, Club Financial Review Panel, Member Clubs and other external stakeholders

Ongoing Responsibilities

To maintain a professional, business-like approach when representing the EFL with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring the reputation of the EFL is maintained and enhanced at all times
Ensuring any work is documented with the utmost accuracy and clarity so that it may be relied upon, with confidence, in any legal proceedings

About The Candidate

INDIVIDUAL CRITERIA

Knowledge & Understanding

The ability to work on multiple projects and / or tasks at the same time while meeting set deadlines for those projects and tasks
A proven ability to review and query the assumptions in work and forecasts prepared by others, including junior team members’
Acute understanding of working with extremely confidential and sensitive information

Technical Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with extensive audit exposure within a work setting or something equivalent in nature
Working competence in reviewing financial statements and detailed financial forecasts
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and ability to document work performed clearly and thoroughly

Attributes

A commitment to self-development and learning from others as well as holding a ‘growth mindset’ when it comes to identifying improvements to existing processes and work
An able written and oral communicator with an ability to flex communication styles to suit the situation and audience
A proven ability to meet a variety of deadlines throughout the season
Experience of building and sustaining good working relationships with others

About The Club

CLUB FINANCIAL REPORTING UNIT

The Club Financial Reporting Unit reviews the financial regulatory submissions of the 72 EFL Clubs and assesses each Club's compliance against the relevant rules.

Any regulatory action the CFRU takes is referred to the Club Financial Review Panel, an external, multi-disciplinary body set up to provide the necessary independence and expertise to adjudicate on matters raised or contested.

The Unit is led by the Director of Club Financial Reporting who is responsible for making recommendations concerning any regulatory action. The Director is supported in their assessment by the Senior Club Financial Reporting Manager and Senior Club Financial Governance Manager.

ABOUT THE EFL

“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.

Trevor Birch
EFL Chief Executive Officer.

Formed in 1888, the English Football League (EFL) is the world’s original and oldest league football competition as well as the highest attended football league, and largest single body of professional clubs in Europe.

We are responsible for administering and regulating the Sky Bet EFL, Sky Bet Play-Offs, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy competitions, plus youth and reserve team football.

A vital part of sporting life, both in the UK and across the globe, the EFL operates some of the world’s most competitive, popular and successful football competitions, acting as part of the fabric of life for millions of fans and families.

EFL Clubs are truly embedded in the hearts of their 72 local communities, spanning the breadth and depth of England and Wales. Away from the match-day, Clubs and Club Community Organisations interact seven days a week, 365 days a year, making a positive contribution to the communities in which they serve.

OUR TEAM AT THE EFL

The EFL offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest sporting competitions, clubs, commercial partnerships, colleagues and media in the market.

We look for the best people who approach their work with energy, excellence and commitment.

Our employees are crucial to our success and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental elements of building our team. Each of us has an array of qualifications, skills and life experiences.

If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.

The EFL reserves the right to close this advert early should a sufficient amount of quality applicants be received.

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