WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR //

A Premier League club is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide senior financial leadership across the organisation and help drive both performance and long-term sustainability.

As one of the most commercially significant clubs in English football, this organisation operates in a fast-paced, high-profile environment where financial strategy, governance and insight are central to sporting and business success. The CFO will be a key member of the leadership team, partnering with the CEO and executive committee to shape and deliver financial strategy across all areas of the club.

They’re looking for a commercially astute finance leader who can balance robust financial stewardship with strategic business partnership, contributing to ambitious growth both on and off the pitch.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING //

Leading and evolving the club’s finance function, building a high-performing organisational culture.
Owning the annual budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to support strategic decision-making.
Managing short- and long-term cashflow and capital planning to ensure financial resilience.
Monitoring and reporting on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to the executive team and board.
Overseeing audit, compliance, governance and financial controls, ensuring adherence to league, regulatory and statutory requirements.
Supporting commercial, sporting and operational business units with financial insight and partnership.
Leading financial planning for strategic initiatives, including investments, infrastructure and revenue growth opportunities.
Managing key relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, bankers, regulators and advisors.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED //

Significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally within sport, entertainment, or a complex commercial environment.
Deep experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and balance sheet oversight.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance operational rigour and strategic growth.
Proven experience leading teams and driving change within finance functions.
Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
A proactive, resilient mindset and a track record of performing at pace in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) are advantageous.

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