Job title: Management Accountant (French Speaking)

Place of work: Stamford Bridge 

Chelsea FC are experiencing an exciting period of transformation and growth and our Finance team are instrumental in contributing to the smooth running and ongoing success of the organisation.

We’re on the look out for a Management Accountant, at least part qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) to support our Finance Business Partners. You’ll be working across the business, with excellent exposure to the organisation.                       

Main responsibilities:

•     Providing accurate and timely information at all times.
•     Responsibility for preparing and maintaining Department Profit & Loss accounts
•     Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
•     Assist with monthly consolidation of the BlueCo Group accounts
•     Forecasting and providing commentary and variance analysis on a monthly basis to key stakeholders.
•     Encourages the concept of adding value to the business
•     Identifying cost savings and inefficiencies for designated area.
•     Assist and support the Group’s cash flow management
•     Assist the Financial Reporting team in the preparation for the interim and year end audit.
•     Liaising with Group’s French subsidiary and ensuring proper consolidation into BlueCo Group accounts
•     Providing continuous reviews and improvements of existing processes.
•     Adhoc projects and tasks as required

Person Specification: 

•     Excellent attention to detail and accuracy coupled with IT literacy and the ability to gather both quantitative and qualitative data and analyse and interpret it and communicate conclusions and recommendations in a clear and compelling way
•     Has the ability to propose, justify, initiate and implement change and problem solving
•     Assertive, self-starter who works effectively and efficiently whilst demonstrating resilience and responsiveness to issues in a rapidly changing environment. 
•     An ability to work with senior stakeholders to persuade and challenge in the face of resistance and ambiguity.
•     Excellent team working skills which embody proactivity, enthusiasm and a hands on approach
•     Appreciation and experience of working with sensitive and confidential information
•     Conversational-level French speaker

Qualifications

Essential

•         Qualified/ part qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea Football Club policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company's premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead. 

Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. As a consequence, Chelsea FC may require any successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to working at our premises. Successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening appropriate to the post applied for.

The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers. 

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.