WREXHAM AFC - Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
About The Role
JOB PURPOSE
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager supports the Head of Accounting and Director of Finance in overseeing the Club's strategic financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support our sporting and commercial ambitions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Strategy Development and Planning: Support the implementation of comprehensive financial strategies for the club's short-term and long-term objectives. Budget Management and Development: Lead the annual budgeting process, including the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets for all departments. Financial Forecasting: Maintain financial forecasts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date projections. Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports for the Director of Finance and senior management team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders; using a suite of financial planning and budgeting tools including ERP. Investment Analysis: Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial advice to support decision-making. Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies. Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on financial planning and budgetary matters. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded across the Club. The post is subject to a basic DBS Check. HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. To comply with all aspects of the Club's Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety. About The Candidate
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Qualified / Chartered accountant (ACCA/ACA/ CIMA). At least 2 years post qualification experience in a similar accounting role including a proven track record supporting a fast-growing organisation (ideally in a sports/sport related environment). Strong financial, accounting, technical and managerial skills. Excellent financial modelling and I.T. skills. A proven track record of working with departmental structures with external stakeholder engagement. Byddai hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn fantais amlwg. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION - SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated understanding of financial principles and practices, with the ability to apply them in a sports context. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. High proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Ability to think strategically and contribute to the club's long-term planning. Strong ability to implement and monitor internal controls - able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks. Resilient, flexible and a positive attitude. Ability to work without supervision when needed, to deadlines and with a pro-active desire to improve efficiencies, processes & working practices. Committed to, and an understanding of, equality and diversity in sport. About The Club
CLUB VALUES
Code of Conduct
Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone's freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following 'protected characteristics': Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.
The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome 'entry level' applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters - including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.
This role profile is not exhaustive, it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About The Role
JOB PURPOSE
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager supports the Head of Accounting and Director of Finance in overseeing the Club's strategic financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support our sporting and commercial ambitions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Strategy Development and Planning: Support the implementation of comprehensive financial strategies for the club's short-term and long-term objectives. Budget Management and Development: Lead the annual budgeting process, including the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets for all departments. Financial Forecasting: Maintain financial forecasts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date projections. Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports for the Director of Finance and senior management team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders; using a suite of financial planning and budgeting tools including ERP. Investment Analysis: Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial advice to support decision-making. Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies. Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on financial planning and budgetary matters. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded across the Club. The post is subject to a basic DBS Check. HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. To comply with all aspects of the Club's Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety. About The Candidate
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Qualified / Chartered accountant (ACCA/ACA/ CIMA). At least 2 years post qualification experience in a similar accounting role including a proven track record supporting a fast-growing organisation (ideally in a sports/sport related environment). Strong financial, accounting, technical and managerial skills. Excellent financial modelling and I.T. skills. A proven track record of working with departmental structures with external stakeholder engagement. Byddai hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn fantais amlwg. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION - SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated understanding of financial principles and practices, with the ability to apply them in a sports context. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. High proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Ability to think strategically and contribute to the club's long-term planning. Strong ability to implement and monitor internal controls - able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks. Resilient, flexible and a positive attitude. Ability to work without supervision when needed, to deadlines and with a pro-active desire to improve efficiencies, processes & working practices. Committed to, and an understanding of, equality and diversity in sport. About The Club
CLUB VALUES
Code of Conduct
Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone's freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following 'protected characteristics': Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.
The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome 'entry level' applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters - including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.
This role profile is not exhaustive, it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
