Summary: The Finance Director role within a leading sports organisation involves overseeing a small finance team and ensuring best-practice financial management. This position requires strategic insight to support internal teams and external partners, driving financial excellence and contributing to the organisation's long-term growth. The role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, emphasizing the importance of robust financial processes and collaboration with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a small finance team, ensuring robust financial management processes are in place.
• Lead the monthly management accounts process, working with internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure audit and tax reporting requirements are met, maintaining strong governance.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Board to align financial plans with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Work closely with teams across the organisation to optimise resource allocation and forecasting.
• Provide real-time insights through financial models, aiding key strategic decisions.
• Offer expert guidance on investment portfolios, tax efficiencies, and operations.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting to ensure financial stability.

Key Skills:

• CCAB Qualified with extensive experience in operational finance.
• Strong background working in both large and small organisations. Experience in grant-funded bodies is a plus.
• A proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a complex financial environment.
• Experience within the sports sector is advantageous but not essential.

Salary (Rate): £130,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other