Financial Regulation Analyst

Financial Regulation Analyst

Final date to receive applications: 21 June 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

The Premier League’s Finance Department is looking for a recently qualified accountant with an audit background to join the team and be involved in financial regulatory matters of member Clubs. This role within the team will accommodate the increasing Club regulatory landscape and the implementation of new financial regulations from Season 2026/27.

We are looking for a candidate with strong attention to detail, technical ability and strong interpersonal skills.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

• Liaise with club finance officers and being the key point of contact in relation to regulatory submissions including Premier League financial regulations, UEFA Club licensing & monitoring and data submissions to the Independent Football Regulator.
• Verifying and data analysis of the above submissions and general Club finance analysis.
• Liaise with other Premier League departments e.g. legal, policy and IT to support work on relevant regulatory matters.
• Conduct review of transfer fee payments to be paid to Clubs.
• Involvement in ad hoc, Premier League and Club finance projects.

• Chartered accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) – up to two years post qualification.
• Audit experience, either as an auditor or an accountant that has been the key point of contact whilst being audited.
• Robust technical accounting knowledge with the ability to apply IFRS/GAAP standards in practice.
• Professional approach whilst dealing with confidential matters.
• Able to build good working relationships, particularly with CFOs and other senior finance officers both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Time management skills, ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills particularly in MS Office.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and a good team player.