Finance Manager

Finance Manager 📍 Hybrid / West Midlands (HQ)🕒 Full-time💼 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Sporting Jobs are proud to be working with the governing body of an Olympic sport to appoint a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager. This is a key leadership opportunity within a respected national governing body, suited to an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the organisation’s financial health and sustainability, while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Manage all financial functions including ledgers, payroll, credit control, cash flow, and tax compliance. Provide timely and accurate management accounts, forecasts, and reports to the CEO and Board. Lead and develop the finance team, setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring performance aligns with organisational goals. Oversee financial compliance including VAT, Gift Aid, HMRC, Companies House, and charity reporting obligations. Coordinate audits and produce annual financial statements in line with regulatory requirements. Monitor and report on key financial risks, advising on controls and mitigations. Liaise with department heads and budget holders to plan and track financial performance. Work with external partners including auditors, bankers, and investment managers. About You: CCAB qualified (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or working towards. At least five years of recent financial experience, ideally in an SME or non-profit environment. Proven leadership experience, with a hands-on approach and the ability to develop a small finance team. Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of both management and statutory accounting. Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with Sage is desirable. Confident communicator, organised, and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of charity finance and reporting is a plus but not essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and ambitious governing body playing a key role in British Olympic sport. 📩 To apply, please use the link below or email your CV and cover letter to info@sportingjobs.co.uk.