Head of Finance

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Head of Finance
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: Hybrid, Preston

“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.

EFL in the Community (EFLitC) is the charitable arm of the English Football League (EFL). With more than 40 million people living within 10 miles of an EFL Club, the potential to connect with local people is as great as it has ever been. EFLitC was established to support the groundbreaking work of the EFL Football Club charities. This network of charities across England and Wales use the power of the Club badge to reach people who might not normally join other groups or services.

They deliver a wide range of initiatives focused on improving health and wellbeing; raising aspirations and realising potential – building stronger, more cohesive EFL communities. This role will sit on our Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for the organisation's financial strategy and governance. This role is perfect if you are looking for a role that will have a genuine impact on people's lives through the power of sport.

More information is available in the downloadable Applicant Brief that is attached to this advert.

The Head of Finance for EFL in the Community sits on its Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for the organisation’s financial strategy and governance. The Head of Finance will ensure that best practice is followed throughout the organisation and will provide advice and guidance across the 72 Football Club charities.
The Head of Finance oversees the production of all financial statements and management information, and the monitoring of all financial activity, including financial analysis and forecasting. The Head of Finance will also oversee the management of project income, expenditure and distributions to subcontractors.
Due to the Shared Services model operated across EFL in the Community and the EFL, the role will report directly into the EFL’s Group Head of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, whilst also separately report into the Director of Community as part of being on the charity’s Senior Leadership Team.

• Prepare and report the organisation’s financial position and risk profile to the Charity’s Audit and Risk Committee and External Stakeholders and System Partners, as required.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for the Director of Community prior to all Board of Trustee meetings
• Develop and lead the organisation’s financial strategy
• Offer financial insight and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and where required, the Board of Trustees
• Business partner with the Senior Leadership Team, Senior Management Team and project leads to support budgeting, forecasting, programme implementation and ongoing assessment of project financial and operational performance
• Oversee the production and continued development of monthly management information, financial and operational dashboards, and integrated financial and non‑financial performance measures for the Senior Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Trustees

• Manage the finance department, ensuring that team members understand their roles, responsibilities and expectations and receive appropriate, timely and accurate information, training and ongoing development
• Oversee cash management and planning
  
  Work with the Senior Management Team to manage the financial elements of supplier contracts and present business performance to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner
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