Financial Controller

Burton Albion Football Club is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join our team at the Pirelli Stadium. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a real impact within football.

About the Role:

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead on all aspects of financial management, reporting, and compliance for the Club and Academy. You'll take ownership of the monthly finance cycle, oversee payroll and statutory reporting, and play a key role in digital transformation projects to enhance our financial operations.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least three years' post-qualification experience in a senior accounting role-ideally within sport, though other sectors will be considered. You will have:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a keen eye for detail
• Experience implementing and improving financial systems and processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead, empower, and develop finance teams
• Confidence in building relationships and collaborating across departments
• A proactive, flexible approach and the resilience to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, equality, diversity, and safeguarding

If you are a motivated finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, driving improvements, and working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.