Job Description

Altrincham Football Club
Finance
24 Oct 2025
Voluntary

Altrincham FC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Volunteer Management Accountant to provide financial planning, analysis, and reporting support to the club.

This role is ideal for a retired professional management accountant looking to contribute their skills, knowledge, and experience to a community-focused football club. The volunteer will help ensure the club's financial stability, efficiency, and provide crucial insights for strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Management Information: Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports to the Board, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) and variance analysis



Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the annual budgeting process and provide rolling financial forecasts for various income streams and cost centres to ensure expenditure is in line with budgets



Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analysis of club operations to identify areas for efficiency and cost savings



Process Improvement: Review and recommend improvements to the club's existing financial processes, controls, and reporting systems to enhance accuracy and timeliness



Strategic Support: Provide financial input and analysis to support strategic projects and investment decisions



Cash Flow: Support the preparation and monitoring of the club's cash flow projections



Risk Management: Analysing and managing risk within the business

Candidate Profile (Essential Criteria)

Experience: Significant, demonstrable experience as a Management Accountant or a similar senior financial role in a commercial or not-for-profit setting



Qualifications: Professionally qualified or part-qualified (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent international qualification)



Financial Acumen: Excellent understanding of management accounting principles, financial planning, budgeting, and cost control techniques



Technical Skills: Proficient in using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and advanced competency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial modelling



Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders (e.g., the Board, department heads)



Attitude: A proactive, self-motivated, and organised approach, with a passion for supporting a community football club



Commitment: Reliability and the capacity to dedicate agreed flexible hours to the role

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience working with or volunteering for a sports club, non-profit organisation, or within the football industry



Experience with volunteer management or team leadership

Benefits of Volunteering

Make a direct, meaningful, and professional contribution to the financial health and future success of Altrincham FC



Maintain professional skills and experience in a flexible, low-pressure environment



Become an integral part of the vibrant and dedicated Alty community



Receive complimentary access to all Altrincham FC home league matches