Job Description:

Job Title: Finance Manager
Reporting to: CEO
Location: Central Belt

Role Overview:
Avenue Scotland are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a sports club based in the Central Belt, for an experienced Finance Manager.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the club's financial operations, commercial performance and internal resources, ensuring efficiencies are maximised, income streams are supported and daily cash flow is effectively managed.

This role will play a key part in the management of Finance, Governance, Commercial, HR and Administration functions, ensuring all responsibilities are delivered accurately and within required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, forecasting, scenario planning and financial analysis, ensuring effective implementation across the business.
• Provide reports and financial insight to the Chief Executive and Board of Directors to support informed decision making.
• Manage and support the Finance, Office, Commercial, HR and Administration teams to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Assist with business development activities and commercial growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement business support procedures, including HR and office management processes.
• Support organisational strategy, governance, compliance and risk management activities.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and financial records are maintained appropriately.
• Assist management with the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitor and manage cash flow effectively while safeguarding financial reserves.
• Review and audit financial data to identify inconsistencies or discrepancies.
• Provide tax planning support in line with current legislation.
• Produce financial forecasts and carry out risk analysis.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in financial and business management, including systems, processes, governance, payroll and management accounts.
• Professionally qualified or working towards qualification, with membership of a recognised professional body preferred.
• Full or part-qualified in finance (e.g. CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, CA, AAT or finance-related degree).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Excellent financial analysis skills with the ability to assess the financial impact of proposals and business plans.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Creative and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Experience in business planning and financial strategy development.
• Senior-level financial management experience.
• Extensive experience across all aspects of finance management, including annual accounts, management accounts, budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, financial decision-making and reserve management.

Please apply with an up to date CV or call Millie on (phone number removed)

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