Commercial Finance Manager

Heart of Midlothian is a successful Scottish Premiership Football Club, both on and off the pitch. An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Finance team - the Company is recruiting a Commercial Finance Manager to undertake all aspects of financial management. This will include corporate accounting, monthly financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. 

The current business comprises men and women’s football related activities, a retail operation, match-day hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant, conference & events services (including an external site at Myreside Pavilion), a ticketing operation, a sponsorship & advertising business and a Communities division incorporating the Club’s heritage department, Museum, Innovation Centre and Community football department, as well as support departments. 

The business is supported via an experienced Finance function.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic Finance team under the direction of the Head of Finance, providing financial support within the heart of the business at Tynecastle Park. 

Job Responsibilities:

Preparation of accounts 

• Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts 
• Assist in the production of statutory accounts for the company in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and current legislation for interim and year end audit
• Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the Board and Departmental Heads to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the company’s position. 
• Forecasting and providing commentary and variance analysis monthly to key stakeholders.

Budgets and forecasts 

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to Departmental Heads

Financial management & controls

• Assist in managing the day to day working capital components of the company with specific attention to debtors, creditors, and cash balances
• Forecasting and providing commentary and variance analysis monthly to key stakeholders.
• Active management of departmental overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings 
• Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and expense payments to employees 
• Review and update, in line with good practice, the company’s internal control environment

Taxation 

• Support the Finance Director in the development and execution of the company’s taxation strategy 
• Ensure returns for Corporation tax, VAT and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with 

Staff 

• Assist in the implementation of a change management culture by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where necessary 

General 

• Support the Finance Director in managing relationships with auditors, tax advisers, bankers, and other parties as appropriate 
• Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the Head of Finance

Candidate requirements:

• Strong financial modelling and excel skills using up to date analytical forecasting tools.
• Brilliant problem-solving and analytical skills gained in a financial environment
• Ability to build effective relationships across the business to support and challenge key financial assumptions.
• Effective communication skills, with ability to convey detailed data driven analysis in a simple, clear and concise form.
• Commercial acumen, demonstrating business understanding and key drivers of performance.
• Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience (minimum 2 years post qualification).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Pension scheme (Employee 5% Company 3%), flexible hybrid working model, Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, Death in Service benefit 4x salary, company sick pay.  
• 20 days per calendar year plus 8 bank holidays. Incremental additional days (1 per year of service up to a maximum of 5) 

For more information, please contact our retained advisor Daryl Harper at Amplifi Talent or click apply. Please note, all 3rd party and direct applications will be forwarded to Amplifi Talent for review and assessment as part of the process.