Job Description
Job title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reporting to: CEO
Location: Northampton
Industry: Sports
Contact: james.gershfield@forsythbarnes.com
Forsyth Barnes are delighted to have partnered with one of Europe's leading professional rugby clubs in the search for their new CFO. Northampton Saints have a proud 144-year history and in the modern era of professionalism has consistently performed at the highest level. The Club ended the 2023/24 Season as Premiership Champions, having also reached the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup. The Club has also been highly successful in its off-field activities, both developing its infrastructure into one of the best rugby grounds and multi-purpose venues in the country as well as consistently growing revenues year-on-year.
This is a role for an energetic, commercially minded, adaptable and engaging CFO who will thrive in an organisation that has a reputation and profile far greater than simply the scale of its financial operations. The ability to oversee the finance function while being an important contributor to Board level discussions around broader issues including strategy, on and off pitch performance, liquidity and investment are key requirements for this role. An individual who is comfortable b...