Head of Finance

Head of FinanceClosing date: 19/04/2026, 23:55Location: ManchesterBusiness Unit(s): FinancePosition Type: Full-TimeSalary: £67,987 £80,556The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.About the RoleResponsibilities Include:Leading the organisation s financial activities ensuring robust financial governance, regularity, propriety and value for money throughout the organisation.Ensuring alignment of financial strategies, policies and governance with the regulator s strategic priorities.Leading and managing all aspects of financial operations including financial strategy; planning, budgeting and forecasting; reporting and analysis; compliance and risk management; financial control; audit and assurance; charging strategy; treasury and cash ..... full job details .....