Financial Regulation Analyst

The role

• Liaise with club finance officers and being the key point of contact in relation to regulatory submissions including Premier League financial regulations, UEFA Club licensing & monitoring and data submissions to the Independent Football Regulator.
• Verifying and data analysis of the above submissions and general Club finance analysis.
• Liaise with other Premier League departments e.g. legal, policy and IT to support work on relevant regulatory matters.
• Conduct review of transfer fee payments to be paid to Clubs.
• Involvement in ad hoc, Premier League and Club finance projects.

Requirements of the role

• Chartered accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) – up to two years post qualification.
• Audit experience, either as an auditor or an accountant that has been the key point of contact whilst being audited.
• Robust technical accounting knowledge with the ability to apply IFRS/GAAP standards in practice.
• Professional approach whilst dealing with confidential matters.
• Able to build good working relationships, particularly with CFOs and other senior finance officers both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Time management skills, ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills particularly in MS Office.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a good team player.