Job Description
Chief Financial Officer – Burton Albion Football Club
About Us:
The EFL League One club, Burton Albion FC, is embarking on an exciting new chapter under the dynamic leadership of the new owners, the Nordic Football Group. This transition marks the beginning of a transformative journey with ambitious goals aimed at revitalising and modernising this exceptional community-oriented club.
To achieve the goals set, Burton Albion FC is now looking to hire passionate, innovative, and dedicated individuals to join the team and play a pivotal role in this total makeover.
This is a unique chance to be part of something extraordinary as the club is to undergo a comprehensive transformation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and success, helping shape the future and legacy of Burton Albion FC. Alongside a diverse group of professionals, who are committed to excellence and innovation, you will be at the forefront of implementing new strategies, ideas, and initiatives that will redefine the club’s identity and success.
You will be part of a club that values its community and strives to make a positive impact both on and off the pitch, as Burton Albion FC truly is the heartbeat of the community.
If you have dedicated work ethics, are eager to face new challenges, and passionate about taking advantage of professional development opportunities to create great results and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, then you should consider joining the transformative journey at Burton Albion FC.
About the role:
* Working closely with the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for ensuring effective accounting and reporting throughout the Club, overseeing and monitoring an effective control environment and providing strategic information and advice to the CEO and Board, to include:
-Finance / Business processes – ensure the Club can facilitate significant annual growth.
-Governance - ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect the Club and its assets.
-Internal and external reporting to key stakeholders.
* Leading the financial planning, budgeting, cash management and financial forecasting of the Club, so that short and long-term objectives are appropriately financed.
* Ensuring that the Club complies with the financial aspects of all relevant legislation and governance.
* Identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities across all areas of the Club.
* Actively contributing to the leadership of the business as a key leadership position.
* Ensuring high-quality and detailed management accounts are compiled
* Providing financial analysis, focusing on long-term returns to shareholders, in support of strategic initiatives.
Skills and Experience
Required:
* Significant post qualification experience in a senior accounting role.
* Proven track record operating at a senior level supporting a fast-growing organisation.
* Ideally you will have proven experience in football, but we will consider candidates coming from other sports.
* Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
* Strong financial, accounting, technical and managerial skills.
* Excellent leadership and management skills with a proven ability in relationship building, collaboration across functions, and conflict management.
* Resilient, flexible and a positive attitude.
* Strong ability to implement and monitor internal controls – able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks.
If this role is of interest, please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Burton Albion FC to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
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