Finance Manager - Baller League UK

Main Responsibilities

• Ownership of P&L management, preparing monthly reporting packs and conducting variance analysis to support financial insights.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, providing brief commentary on key variances.

• Oversee the accuracy of taxes, including quarterly VAT filings, payroll, pensions, and other statutory obligations.

• Support audits and the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring alignment with compliance standards.

• Implement finance processes, reporting tools, and internal controls to maintain consistency and accuracy across reporting.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling processes, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic goals.

• Support other FP&A initiatives with extensive budgeting and forecasting, and other ad hoc analysis.

• Help maintain financial reporting closes, keeping cost trackers up to date for marketing and other business units.

• Support revenue modelling and operational budget forecasts by working closely with business teams.

• Assist in business development initiatives by creating financial models, forecasts, and metrics to support new ventures.

• Work alongside the Global CFO on financial planning, including cash flow projections and scenario planning to guide tactical business decisions.

• Monitor financial risks and opportunities, keeping the Global CFO updated on relevant developments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, with 5+ years of PQE in practice or industry, ideally with exposure to the sports, events, or entertainment industry.

• Sports Finance Experience: Previous exposure to finance management within a sports or events organisation is advantageous but not essential.

• Commercial Awareness: Strong understanding of financial principles and revenue generation within a sports or entertainment setting.

• Analytical Skills: Proficient in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strategic mindset for data-driven decisions.

• Communication: Ability to present financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, adapting communication style as needed.

• Organisation & Self-Motivation: A proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.