Finance Director role

Cliftonville Football Club are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Finance Director to manage day-to-day financial operations and safeguard the Club’s financial sustainability.

Unlike a purely corporate or strategic executive role, this is also a hands-on position requiring confidential reporting to the Club’s Managing Director, Chairman and Board.

As the principal financial custodian of the Club, you will manage the day-to-day books, operate internal controls, provide regular financial reporting, and provide strategic insight, direction, and the subsequent implementation of financial budgets and forecasts.

You must possess the political and social awareness to navigate the complex network of people and organisations that shape the financial environment of a modern sports club. Although maintaining financial stability is the core responsibility, financial decisions are closely linked to community relations, supporter loyalty, public funding and brand reputation, often under intense public scrutiny. You will provide the Chairman and Board with clear financial insight, helping the Club pursue its ambitions while maintaining sound financial discipline.

Candidate requirements
Accounting background: Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) accountant
Direct experience: Minimum three years; post-qualification experience, managing end-to-end accounting processes, bookkeeping and payroll in a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), commercial or sports organisation, and not-for-profit sector.
Excellent Excel skills: Proficient in building and updating tracking sheets, cash flow models, and reconciliation templates.
People skills: Demonstrated abilities to communicate professionally, maintain positive relations and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
System literacy skills: Direct experience working with modern, practical accounting software (eg Xero).
Strong organisation skills: Effective abilities to manage and maintain organised files, financial systems, notes, portfolios and other significant record keeping in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Full details
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How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to hr@cliftonvillefc.net. Please include ‘Finance Director’ in the subject line.