We are seeking a hands on Financial Controller to oversee the club’s full financial function, working across all areas of the business including Football, Commercial, Hospitality and Community Partnerships.

Managing a small, friendly and diligent finance team, you will ensure the maintenance of an effective financial control framework, provide insightful financial reporting and ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day financial operations of the company.  

The role offers both operational responsibility and strategic influence, requiring a reliable and focused operator with a passion for supporting the club’s ambitions through robust financial stewardship.   

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of Scotland’s most iconic football clubs from behind the scenes.

Key responsibilities:

Management and Statutory Accounting

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts
• Prepare monthly Board reporting pack, ensuring relevant commentary and commercial insight is provided to the Board and Executive Management
• Lead liaison with external auditors; support in production of annual statutory accounts for the company in compliance with relevant accounting standards

Finance Operations and Working Capital Management

• Oversee and review accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management activities
• Oversee and review monthly payroll processing and payment of employee expenses, in line with internal policies.
• Provide robust management of day-to-day working capital of the company, including maintenance of detailed and reliable cashflow forecasts
• Manage merchant services arrangements and provision of effective financial support to hospitality, ticketing and retail operations

Control Environment and Systems

• Maintain the overall financial control environment, ensuring policies, procedures and processes are designed effectively and adhered to by the business 
• Champion continuous process improvement and adoption of best practices and new technologies
• Responsible for the operation of company’s finance system, Netsuite, supporting systems and related contract management activities

Budgeting, Forecasting and Commercial Support 

• Play a key role in the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes, consolidating and reviewing inputs from across the business, ensuring appropriate challenge, rigour and accountability is applied
• Develop a deep understanding of club operations (e.g. matchday, hospitality, player transfers) to support cost control and revenue growth
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, decision support and commercial advice on key contracts and procurement activities, enabling management of financial risk

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of VAT and corporation tax returns, liaising with professional advisors where needed
• Support in compliance with other statutory requirements and provision of financial information to Football Authorities

General

• Manage the Finance team on a day-to-day basis, maintaining a positive team culture and providing opportunities for development
• Trusted advisor to the Finance Director and the Executive Leadership team in shaping the strategic direction of the business, driving long-term financial sustainability
• Deputise for the Finance Director as required and support in managing relationships with bankers, auditors, professional advisors and other key stakeholders