JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: CFO with dotted line into Head of Finance
LOCATION: Molineux Stadium
HOURS: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
DATE: November 2022

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the

country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black

Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.

Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back among football’s European elite, but this time we will
compete as a sports and entertainment business across multiple brand verticals. As a challenger
club, Wolves dare to be different, which is why creating world class propositions in esports, fashion
and music are all part of our ambitious plans.

At Wolves, we don’t simply look to the future, we seize it.

We take seriously our commitment to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and to

ensuring that Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.

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Job purpose

As Finance Manager, you will be a forward thinking, motivated individual with an exceptional eye for
detail and ready to take up this leadership position in one of the most integral departments at
Wolves.

Reports to the club CFO with a dotted line to the Head of Finance, taking care of day to day finance
matters - the business as usual. Assist CFO with financial requirements and management of the
Finance Operational Team.

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Key responsibilities

• Responsibility and overview of Statutory Accounts for WWFC, WWP and W.W. (1990)

• Pre-review Monthly Group Consolidated Profit and Loss accounts and balance sheets (Incl.

WW1990 Ltd) and submission for final review to the Head of Finance (monthly) and
CFO/Executive Chairman (quarterly)

• Prepare monthly management information for presentation to Senior Managers

• Preparation of VAT returns for WWFC and WWP for Head of Finance review

• Provide day to day supervision of the Finance Operational team including appraisals and

performance management

• Managing and enhancing the interface with finance outsource team (ie. FSSC)
  

General responsibilities

• Compliance with Club policies

• Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures

• Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies

• To promote the Club’s values

• To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club

• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected

• To maintain professional conduct at all times

Key relationships

• CFO

• Head of Finance

• General Managers – Commercial / Football

• Heads of Department

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Person Specification

Job Title: Finance Manager

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,
method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc

Essential

• Strong people and team management experience

• Understanding of CAPEX/OPEX

Desirable

• Interest and understanding of football

• Knowledge of Premier League/EFL financial requirements and regulations

Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills
etc

Essential

• Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word experience

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent in a financial qualification

• Experience of people management

• Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately

General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working
etc

Essential

• Strong communication skills, developing relationships across the club

• Ability to work to strict deadlines

• Competent and personable with good time management skills

• Ability to work calmly under pressure and instil confidence in others

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and integrity at all times

• Assertive, able to challenge in a constructive way

• Creative thinking skills and the ability to solve problems

• Promote, adhere to and implement the club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed

equality and diversity within club

Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.

Essential

• Evidence of work with high profile business accounts

• Experience of managing accountancy-based teams

• Experience of developing and managing month-end closing, and finance operational process

Desirable

• Experience of working in a football club environment or in a similar role

• Experience working across a Group Organisation Structure

• Big 4 accounting firm experience/training

Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required

Essential

• ICAEW/ICAS Chartered Accountant or equivalent

• This role will require a pre-employment credit check

• Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves

Safeguarding Manager

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in a financial related field

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