Finance Manager
📍 Hybrid / West Midlands (HQ)
🕒 Full-time
💼 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sporting Jobs are proud to be working with the governing body of an Olympic sport to appoint a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager.
This is a key leadership opportunity within a respected national governing body, suited to an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the organisation’s financial health and sustainability, while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage all financial functions including ledgers, payroll, credit control, cash flow, and tax compliance.
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Provide timely and accurate management accounts, forecasts, and reports to the CEO and Board.
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Lead and develop the finance team, setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring performance aligns with organisational goals.
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Oversee financial compliance including VAT, Gift Aid, HMRC, Companies House, and charity reporting obligations.
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Coordinate audits and produce annual financial statements in line with regulatory requirements.
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Monitor and report on key financial risks, advising on controls and mitigations.
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Liaise with department heads and budget holders to plan and track financial performance.
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Work with external partners including auditors, bankers, and investment managers.
About You:
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CCAB qualified (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or working towards.
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At least five years of recent financial experience, ideally in an SME or non-profit environment.
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Proven leadership experience, with a hands-on approach and the ability to develop a small finance team.
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Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of both management and statutory accounting.
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Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with Sage is desirable.
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Confident communicator, organised, and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
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Knowledge of charity finance and reporting is a plus but not essential.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and ambitious governing body playing a key role in British Olympic sport.
📩 To apply, please use the link below or email your CV and cover letter to info@sportingjobs.co.uk.
