Stadium Finance Manager

This 18-month maternity cover role takes full responsibility for the financial performance of a defined area of Manchester City's stadium commercial operations. The role holder turns financial data into clear insight, builds trusted relationships across the business and helps colleagues make timely decisions across ticketing, hospitality, catering and major stadium events. The position sits within the Commercial Finance team, which supports the financial management of matchday and non-matchday revenue across the stadium, and works closely with the Finance Business Partner – Stadium Finance.

• Take full responsibility for the financial performance of a defined area of Manchester City's stadium commercial operations.
• Own the financial support for the area's stadium revenue generation, understanding performance and identifying opportunities.
• Support stakeholders in making timely decisions across ticketing, hospitality, catering and non-matchday events, including concerts and future major events such as Euro 2028 activity.
• Lead the co-ordination of budgets and forecasts across matchday areas.
• Oversee P&L management and monitor product performance and margins.
• Make financial information clear and accessible, listening to colleagues' needs and providing practical insight that supports action.
• Build constructive, trusting relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and communicate financial findings with empathy and confidence.
• Manage and develop a Finance Analyst.
• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner – Stadium Finance to support the department's objectives and long-term plans.
• React quickly to changing business priorities, reassessing priorities and helping the area respond with pace and good judgement.

• Relevant finance capability gained through an accounting qualification, relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience applying commercial finance expertise to budgeting, forecasting and P&L management.
• Data analysis capability, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to turn financial information into useful insight.
• Clear, thoughtful communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information in an accessible way to different audiences.
• Collaborative stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust, listen, influence and work effectively across a commercial environment.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the ownership to manage the area, react quickly to business changes and deliver accurate, high-quality work to agreed deadlines.

• Hybrid working environment with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

• 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
• Private healthcare and dental cover.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Free on-site parking for Manchester-based employees.
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch for Manchester-based employees.
• Access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Give As You Earn.
• Discounted match tickets.