Finance Director – Financial Control

The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the organisation's financial reporting, financial controls, payroll operations and transactional finance processes. The role leads the production of accurate and timely internal and external reporting, maintains a robust financial control environment, and ensures compliance with all statutory, regulatory and audit requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director - Corporate, the postholder provides leadership across financial accounting, payroll, financial processing and reporting activities while driving continuous improvement, efficiency and governance across the finance function.

• Ensure the integrity of the organisation's financial reporting, financial controls, payroll operations and transactional finance processes.
• Lead the production of accurate and timely internal and external reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, and drive high-quality management reporting for senior leadership.
• Maintain a robust financial control framework and environment, identifying and mitigating financial risks and ensuring appropriate controls operate effectively.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and audit requirements, including NYSE and SEC reporting requirements, and oversee Investor Relations.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the external audit relationship, managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, tax requirements and pension obligations.
• Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable and transactional finance activity, maintaining strong controls and driving process improvements and automation.
• Ensure effective financial governance across the organisation, including compliance with financial policies, procedures and delegated authorities, and support risk management activity.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the financial control, payroll and processing teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and customer service, and building capability and succession planning.
• Support the Finance Director - Corporate in delivering the finance strategy, act as a senior leader in the Finance team, identify opportunities to improve systems, controls, processes and reporting capability, work collaboratively across the wider finance leadership team and business functions
• And provide expert financial control guidance to senior stakeholders.

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in financial control, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• Experience leading payroll and transactional finance functions.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience managing audits and external reporting requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• Listed company background (UK or US).
• Experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
• Experience leading finance transformation and systems improvements.
• Knowledge of ERP and payroll systems.

• Manchester United's iconic offices, enabling connection and innovation.

• Annual Incentive Scheme to reward dedication and hard work.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan supporting everyday healthcare needs.
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace.
• Exclusive Discounts through the United Rewards platform, giving access to exclusive deals from the club and partners.
• Gym Facilities in onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities.
• Enhanced family leave benefits and policies.
• Enhanced career development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programmes.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth.