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Football Finance Manager
Manchester United
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Job Posted- 12 Feb 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 23 Feb 2026
The Purpose:
To manage the financial operations and P&Ls for the Men’s First Team, Academy, and Women’s Football, delivering accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting to support effective decision-making. The role partners closely with football leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insight, modelling, and governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, strong budget control, and support for strategic football investments.
The Role:
- Manage departmental P&Ls and day-to-day financial operations for Men’s First Team, Academy, and Women’s Football, including month end close, weekly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term financial planning
- Completion of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including identifying key risks and opportunities, and variances against budget
- Partner closely with the Football Leadership Team and other relevant stakeholders on operational and strategic initiatives, including non-player and player Capex
- Cross-functional collaboration with Strategy, Commercial, Legal, HR, FP&A and Football Administration teams on key projects
- Support Research and Development efforts across short- and long-term football investment projects
- Contribute to regulatory submissions as required by Premier League, WSL, and UEFA regulations
- Provide financial modelling and scenario planning across various project appraisals, that will directly inform decision making and become the basis of budget planning and cash flow forecasting
- Able to clearly and effectively present and report on financial performance to a variety of stakeholders, including explaining complex financial concepts to individuals without a financial background
- Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships whilst confidently challenging stakeholders to ensure adherence to budgets
- Providing ad-hoc duties to appropriate members of the Football Finance and wider Finance team as required
- Provide support to First Team, Academy, and Women’s transactions
The Person:
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines, and managing priorities effectively
- Driver and leader of change
- Driven with the ability to work independently, deliver outputs, and be solution-oriented
- Strong data analysis skills – comfortable with data and numbers
- Microsoft Office skills (strong in Excel and PowerPoint)
- Project management skills (including ability to work across a range of topics & projects)
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisational ability
- Clear commercial acumen and the ability to simplify complex information
- Confidence in both written and verbal communication
- Resilient under pressure, with a calm and collaborative approach
- A flexible and adaptive attitude
- Interest in the football industry
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with relevant post-qualification experience
Our Values:
Badge – Earn the badge, every day. Respect our history and heritage. Be best in class and deliver to the standards expected of Manchester United. No one is bigger than the club.
Bravery – Be bold, be brave, and take calculated risks. Do things differently and innovate. Lead by example and do what’s right for the club, even when it’s hard.
Spirit – Embody the spirit of Manchester United. Show strength of character, act with pas-sion, and fight back, no matter what.
What We Offer:
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
- Annual Incentive Scheme to reward your dedication and hard work
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase addi-tional holiday days
- Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme
- Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
- Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to ex-clusive deals from the club and partners
- Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
- Enhanced family Leave Benefits and policies
- Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
- A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and in-dividual growth
Our Commitment to You:
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
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