Job Details
Financial Controller
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Edinburgh
Salary:
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
