Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team behind one of the 18 Professional County Cricket Clubs. We are seeking a talented finance professional to lead our financial operations on a full-time basis.

This is a key position at the heart of our Club, offering a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on finance management in a dynamic sporting environment. Depending on experience, the role will be appointed as Head of Finance or Finance Manager.

This broad role reports into the Chief Executive and manages a team of two Finance Assistants, with full ownership of the finance function, from day to day operations to strategic projects that shape the Clubs future.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leading on all aspects of financial accounting, controls and compliances

Review and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency and bring in required automation

Provide clear and timely financial insight to department heads and budget holders

Own the management account process and reporting cycles

Get involved in both strategic financial planning and day-to-day transactional finance

Liaise across with Club with our cricket, academy, commercial, operational and events teams

Act as liaison for auditors and external stakeholders

Work with the executive team to ensure the smooth running of the Finance and Payroll Department

Foster a strong internal finance team with a positive working culture

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or have an equivalent qualification

Strong experience in a finance/accounting environment, either in industry or practice

Confident in producing management accounts and leading on financial processes

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data

Exceptional communicator and able to build good relationships across all areas of the business

Comfortable with both big-picture planning and day to day delivery

Skilled in using systems such as Sage and Excel

Pro-active in looking for opportunities to drive improvements

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the capability to interpret data

Ability to make recommendations and drive conclusions

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary based on experience

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

2 free tickets to every Derbyshire CCC home match

Employee Assistance Programme

Please submit a CV and covering letter, please include your salary expectations on the covering letter to

:

Viv Sheppard, HR and Wellbeing Manager at Derbyshire County Cricket Club via jobs@derbyshireccc.com.

Applications without a covering letter and salary expectations will not be shortlisted, however, those with diverse needs are encouraged to request alternative application formats if required.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, many posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including ECB DBS clearance which is mandatory before taking up certain roles. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place promoting safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, religion and age. It is the intention of Derbyshire County Cricket Club that its workforce, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City's population. To achieve this Derbyshire County Cricket Club will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/08/2025