Chief Financial Officer

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.

With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is experiencing an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and s playing a central role in the once-in-a-generation transformation of England’s second city - the Sports Quarter project

With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch.

We are seeking an exceptional
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)to help lead the next chapter of the Club’s journey.

Reporting to the
CEO
, the CFO will act as a key strategic partner, driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial governance and shaping sustainable long-term growth across all areas of the Club. This role is pivotal to both the Club’s day-to-day financial performance and the planning and delivery of major capital investment projects.

• Partner with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to develop and deliver long-term business and financial strategy
• Develop long- and short-term financial models and plans that support business performance and sustainable growth
• Create detailed ROI models to guide investment decisions and prioritisation
• Assess long-term financial trends and identify opportunities for new income streams and business development
• Build a reporting infrastructure that supports high-quality, insight-driven decision-making
• Work closely with Football leadership through the Football Committee to inform recruitment and football operations strategy
• Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and commercial growth
• Ensure the Club meets all financial and legal obligations
• Lead and continuously enhance all financial management processes, controls and procedures
• Ensure strong financial oversight of significant capital expenditure projects
• Ensure financial compliance with legislation, football regulations and Board directives
• Oversee financial accounting systems, processes and cross-Club integration
• Provide early identification and escalation of financial risk, irregularities or control weaknesses to the CEO & Board
• Support the Club Secretary on the financial aspects of player contracts, transfer agreements and football regulatory submissions
• Support Commercial teams in reviewing financial aspects of sponsor ships and supplier arrangements
• Provide clear financial insight to the CEO and Board on cash flow, budget adherence, expenditure and revenue performance
• Analyse revenue projections and identify opportunities to optimise financial performance
• Represent the Club at Finance Officer meetings and other football finance forums
• Oversee insurance, healthcare analysis and regulatory submissions
• Ensure compliance with UEFA Licensing and WSL financial requirements
• Liaise with Capita Registrars, advisors and regulatory bodies

• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, establishing clear structures, responsibilities and development pathways
• Create a high-performing team culture with regular one-to-ones, feedback and professional development
• Support the full employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to progression
• Operate as a senior leader; attend Board meetings and collaborate across all departments
• Role model Club values and champion a positive and high-performance culture

• Manage annual returns and all Companies House filings
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for Board and AGM meetings
• Maintain statutory registers including members, directors and shareholders
• Oversee correspondence, report writing and the communication of decisions to stakeholders
• Organise the AGM at the stadium
• Advise Board members on governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance
• Liaise with external regulators, lawyers and auditors
• Maintain systems that ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline

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