AddressFootball Finance Manager
Location: Old Trafford & Remote
At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.
We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.
From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.
The Purpose:
Executing the football strategy by working closely with football, legal and football admin on preparation and execution of transactions across mens and womens football
The Role:
The Person:
Sound interesting? If you'd like to submit your application, please do so by Sunday 31st March.
Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however, please consider that we receive a high volume of applications, and this may not always possible.
We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.
Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.
Manchester United is committed to working with and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request; we are here to help.
It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles. Your personal data will be processed on MU’s behalf by Morson.
Location: Old Trafford & Remote
At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.
We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.
From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.
The Purpose:
Executing the football strategy by working closely with football, legal and football admin on preparation and execution of transactions across mens and womens football
The Role:
- Executing the football strategy by working closely with football, legal and football admin on preparation and execution of transactions across mens and womens football
- Maintain and develop ‘player reporting’ for distribution to key stakeholders
- Review and improve existing player processes and information
- Maintain and develop modelling of player transactions and compliance
- Monitoring compliance with applicable football regulations across UEFA, Premier League and FIFA and modelling compliance for future years
- Responsibility for Premier League and UEFA compliance submissions
- Maintain and develop compliance reporting internally
- Preparation of club operating model and ability to build relations and liaise with key stakeholders across the business to improve accuracy
- Review and provide guidance on updated financial regulations
- Act with the highest levels of integrity and maintain the trust and confidence of key football and finance stakeholders
- Any other duties or projects as directed by the Director of Group Planning and Football Finance
The Person:
- Higher education and qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA with PQE, financial services or professional services or consultancy background
- Sports club experience preferred
- Strong excel skills; coding preferential
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- High level of commercial awareness
- Effective and confident communicator – both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate complex information in a straightforward way to a variety of audiences
- Strong work ethic with a positive energetic can-do attitude – proactive and solution orientated
- Calm and measured when working under pressure
- Collaborative – effective at leading projects and working cross functionally
- Flexible and adaptable – has the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
Sound interesting? If you'd like to submit your application, please do so by Sunday 31st March.
Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however, please consider that we receive a high volume of applications, and this may not always possible.
We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.
Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.
Manchester United is committed to working with and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request; we are here to help.
It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles. Your personal data will be processed on MU’s behalf by Morson.
