Vacancy: Head of Finance

Saturday, December 18th 2021

Bristol Bears seeks a Head of Finance with responsibility for Finance for Men’s team, Women’s team and Academy.

JOB PURPOSE

Head of Finance for Bristol Bears Rugby Club and part of Centralised Finance team.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Finance Business Partner for Bristol Bears
Manage the budget, long-term financial plan and reforecast processes
Manage cash flow requirements
Manage the salary cap process
Responsible for accuracy of month-end accounting and reporting
Management of Bristol Bears Financial Accountant
Manage audit and tax compliance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (KPIs)

Finance Business Partner for Bristol Bears - provide high quality advice, challenge and support to internal decision makers e.g. business case analysis and costing analysis
Responsible for Finance for Men’s team, Women’s team and Academy.
Manage the budget, long-term financial plan and reforecast processes
Produce cash flow forecasts and communicate with Group company on funding requirements
Manage the salary cap process with the PRL and ensure all reporting is accurate and within deadlines
Management of Bristol Bears Financial Accountant
Overseeing and responsible for accuracy of month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, accounts payable and payroll

Ensure monthly management accounting meetings are held with all budget holders
To liaise with the auditors to ensure all statutory and reporting timelines are met
Manage tax compliance
To support the Group Chief Financial Officer with ad hoc tasks as required
To support the Group Chief Executive Officer with finance & operational issues
Working closely with the Director of Rugby to ensure salary cap compliance

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Bristol Bears Rugby Club – CEO, Director of Rugby, Department Heads
Finance Team – Group CFO, direct report, peers
Pula Group

Essential Skills

Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification 3 years+ post-qualified experience
Strong inter-personal skills

Desirable Skills

Experience working in Sport
A passion for the Sporting Industry

Benefits

Pension – 4% contribution from the employer as long as matched by the employee
Death in Service – employer pays 3 x annual salary to whomever employee nominates
Perkpal – Discounts on local shops and restaurants
Cycle to work Scheme
Season Tickets & Hospitality package

H&S

Responsible for ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times, with relevant paperwork to support
To ensure all employees complete their trained required to do their job
Report all incidents and accidents as required
To report any hazards detected
To complete and review the risk assessments for the department

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Safeguarding

Ashton Gate Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Please note, this role will be employed by Ashton Gate Limited.

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