Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Join our Finance team in Manchester as an FP&A Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. Working in a hybrid environment, you will play a key role in shaping financial planning, forecasting and performance insight across the business while partnering with senior stakeholders globally.

Who We Are

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.  

Our FP&A team provides financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance insight across the wider organisation. Working closely with finance leaders and club stakeholders, the team supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.

The Role

You will lead key budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities, helping to deliver accurate and timely financial insight across multiple stakeholders and business areas. Through detailed analysis and financial modelling, you will support decision-making and identify risks, opportunities and performance trends.

Working collaboratively with club finance teams, business partners and senior leaders, you will help enhance reporting capability, improve planning processes and contribute to the development of data-driven insights and dashboards.

You will also support the ongoing evolution of planning tools, reporting controls and automation initiatives, while providing guidance and knowledge-sharing across the wider finance team.

What You'll Bring

⚽ Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant.
⚽ Strong financial modelling, analysis and business insight capability.
⚽ Experience delivering budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes.
⚽ Ability to build effective relationships and partner with stakeholders at different levels.
⚽ Confidence presenting findings and influencing decisions through clear financial insight.
⚽Strong reporting and data analysis skills, with advanced Excel capability and experience using Power BI and SQL.

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by Tuesday 23rd June. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

The recruitment process is expected to include an initial interview, followed by an assessment and a face-to-face interview with key stakeholders.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com . Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.