Department: Foundation – Central Team
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package Depending Upon Experience
Location: Villa Park
Closing Date: Sunday 24th March 2024
1.The Department
The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’.
The central team provides leadership, human resources, administrative and wider back-office support for the Foundation’s delivery departments, to allow departmental managers and their staff to deliver excellent, high quality and impactful programs.
2. The Role
This is a brand new role for and experienced finance manager looking for a position in a busy and growing charitable organisation.
The Charity Finance Manager will have the responsibility to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Foundation, overseeing various reporting requirements to a range of stakeholders, whilst continuously making recommendations to improve our financial performance and reporting processes.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to provide up to date financial information and analysis of the organisation, whilst also improving and increasing understanding amongst colleagues in financial planning and monitoring.
For further information about the role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a high-skilled, driven and purposeful Charity Finance Manager with a genuine interest in charitable and community work.
You will be experienced and proficient in financial management processes, who can not only lead on the collation of information, but advise and guide on our financial reporting as the organisation continues to grow and develop.
The Charity Finance Manager will be a proactive individual and will be skilled in financial management and processes, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to create the best results. At the same time, you can expect flexibility in the role and a commitment to professional development, alongside a vibrant and rewarding working environment.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding