Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Central Team

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary:  Attractive remuneration package depending on experience

Location: Villa Park

Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2025

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 charity has seen significant growth over the last few years, with a turnover in excess of £3m and a staff team of nearly 100 professionals delivering impactful and life-changing opportunities for over 30,000 young people from inner-city Birmingham each year.

The Foundation’s central team provides leadership, human resources, administrative and wider back-office support for the organisations various delivery departments, which allows departmental managers and their staff to deliver excellent, high quality and impactful programs.

2. The Role

This is a brand-new role for an experienced finance manager looking for a position in a busy and growing charitable organisation. The 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 highly skilled, driven and purposeful Finance Manager with a genuine interest in making a difference with a team full of likeminded people.

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 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.

4. Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join us, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, showcasing Aston Villa Football Club in all its glory to a global audience, and are determined to continue our growing success, both on and off the pitch. We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits* including:

• Offers on tickets for Men and Women’s matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free staff breakfast and lunches
• Club Shop discount
• Adidas discount
• Travel discount
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Free eye tests
• Mobile network discounts
• Gym discount

*Please note these are subject to change at any time

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