Global Accounting Network is partnering with a leading organisation in the sports industry to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Manager. This opportunity has arisen due to the current post-holder leaving at the end of the month, and we are seeking an immediate replacement to join on an initial 6-month contract.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee the finance team responsible for the organisation’s commercial and revenue-generating divisions, taking full ownership of the P&Ls for these areas. Acting as a strategic finance partner, you will play a key role in maximising commercial revenue streams, driving financial efficiency, and influencing decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the finance team managing commercial and revenue-related business units.
- Take full financial ownership of departmental P&Ls, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and transparency of reported results.
- Provide strategic financial insight to Executive Leadership, supporting long‑range planning, capital investment decisions, and profit generation initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with operational budget holders, challenging assumptions, strengthening financial discipline, and improving overall business performance.
- Drive continuous improvement across reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
About You
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong commercial acumen with experience partnering closely with non‑finance stakeholders.
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence at senior leadership level.
- Experience within the sports industry is beneficial but not essential. xwzovoh
What’s on Offer
- 6‑month interim contract
- High‑impact role with significant exposure to Executive Leadership
- Opportunity to drive commercial success within a dynamic and fast‑paced organisation
If you are available immediately and interested in a senior commercial finance role within a leading sports organisation, please get in touch with Global Accounting Network to discuss further.
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
- Sports Teams and Clubs
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