About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC Foundation team as a Finance Department Manager. At Liverpool FC Foundation, our mission is to create life-changing opportunities for young people and families at home and away and last season, we supported over 83,000 young people & families across Merseyside and beyond!
The role is integral to the Foundation achieving its mission, with responsibility for the day to day running of the finance department at the Foundation. Your key responsibilities include production of key financial information for the Foundation including managing the production of monthly management accounts. You will work with budget holders to ensure accurate financial information is provided and delivery of best practice. You will also keep up to date with changing accounts regulations and advise accordingly. This role will report into the Head of Finance.
What will you be doing?
- Management of the production of monthly management accounts.
- Provide analysis of variance against budget/ reforecast in line with the requirements of the organization and relevant governing bodies.
- Manage the production and review of individual cost centre’s monthly management reports provided to the assigned budget holder. Meet with team as required to discuss any risk areas, key changes and variances.
- Ensure a monthly review of actual performance to budget is performed with budget holders/project owners and discuss any risk areas, key changes and variances. Escalate and manage budgeting issues as required.
- Management of the LFC Foundation annual budget cycle.
- Prepare the year end accounts and manage the annual audit process.
- Financial analysis relating to new project opportunities assessing what delivery can be achieved within scope of funding, assisting in completing of funding bids and post program delivery reports.
- Support the Head of Finance in preparing quarterly financial reports for the Trust Board.
- Support the management team in providing project performance analysis. This will require an understanding of the business and key drivers etc.
- Assist the team in the development of management information, including performance against financial KPl's.
- Monitoring and controlling debtors and accruals.
- Manage the Foundation’s Treasury function and cash flow forecasts.
- Ensure monthly management accounts are prepared and issued to the SLT and Department Managers.
- Ensure effective approvals process and cost control measures are in place and are regularly monitored.
- Supporting the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team to deliver its objectives and to increase financial awareness across the charity.
- Line management of the Finance Co-ordinator coaching and developing them along with delegation of work.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have a finance professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) as well as experience of within the Charity sector and management experience within a finance team.
You will have a strong attention to detail, balanced with the speed in which information needs to be provided for effective decision-making. You will have strong reporting skills with an analytical approach to identify opportunities to add value and improvement. You will be able to prioritise simultaneously with tight timeframes and be resilience. You will have strong communication skills and able to foster close relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as being able to drive continuous improvement within the designated area.
It is desired you have knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accounts software.
Why should you apply?
You should apply if you have the skills and experience outlined above, to support the Liverpool FC Foundation in delivering its mission to change lives in the local community and abroad – you are driven by making a difference and enjoy working in a team that works closely together to deliver this change!
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be the Club’s Head Office in Liverpool City Centre, as well as at the Foundation’s home, based at Anfield Sports & Community Centre.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme plus access to discounts at LFC store and much more...
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering to give back to the local community and you will be.
At Liverpool Football Club and Liverpool FC Foundation, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club and Foundation, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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