With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is experiencing an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and s playing a central role in the once-in-a-generation transformation of England’s second city - the Sports Quarter project
With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch.
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the next chapter of the Club’s journey.
Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will act as a key strategic partner, driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial governance and shaping sustainable long-term growth across all areas of the Club. This role is pivotal to both the Club’s day-to-day financial performance and the planning and delivery of major capital investment projects.
Sustainable Business Growth
- Partner with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to develop and deliver long-term business and financial strategy
- Develop long- and short-term financial models and plans that support business performance and sustainable growth
- Create detailed ROI models to guide investment decisions and prioritisation
- Assess long-term financial trends and identify opportunities for new income streams and business development
- Build a reporting infrastructure that supports high-quality, insight-driven decision-making
- Work closely with Football leadership through the Football Committee to inform recruitment and football operations strategy
- Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and commercial growth
- Ensure the Club meets all financial and legal obligations
Financial Control & Management
- Lead and continuously enhance all financial management processes, controls and procedures
- Ensure strong financial oversight of significant capital expenditure projects
- Ensure financial compliance with legislation, football regulations and Board directives
- Oversee financial accounting systems, processes and cross-Club integration
- Provide early identification and escalation of financial risk, irregularities or control weaknesses to the CEO & Board
- Support the Club Secretary on the financial aspects of player contracts, transfer agreements and football regulatory submissions
- Support Commercial teams in reviewing financial aspects of sponsorships and supplier arrangements
- Provide clear financial insight to the CEO and Board on cash flow, budget adherence, expenditure and revenue performance
- Analyse revenue projections and identify opportunities to optimise financial performance
- Represent the Club at Finance Officer meetings and other football finance forums
- Oversee insurance, healthcare analysis and regulatory submissions
- Ensure compliance with UEFA Licensing and WSL financial requirements
- Liaise with Capita Registrars, advisors and regulatory bodies
Leadership
- Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, establishing clear structures, responsibilities and development pathways
- Create a high-performing team culture with regular one-to-ones, feedback and professional development
- Support the full employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to progression
- Operate as a senior leader; attend Board meetings and collaborate across all departments
- Role model Club values and champion a positive and high-performance culture
Company Secretarial Responsibilities
- Manage annual returns and all Companies House filings
- Prepare agendas and take minutes for Board and AGM meetings
- Maintain statutory registers including members, directors and shareholders
- Oversee correspondence, report writing and the communication of decisions to stakeholders
- Organise the AGM at the stadium
- Monitor pension scheme administration
- Advise Board members on governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance
- Liaise with external regulators, lawyers and auditors
- Maintain systems that ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements
Qualifications
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline
Experience
- Proven track record of leading high-performing finance functions in fast-moving organisations
- Experience working proactively with a CEO and Board of Directors
- Experience overseeing large capital investment projects (desirable)
- Strong experience contributing strategically beyond core finance responsibilities
- Experience working in professional football (desirable
- Proven experience as a senior leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams
- Experience leading teams and functions through transformation and organisational change
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to support complex decision-making
- Excellent technical financial capabilities, with the ability to be hands on
- Advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Deep understanding of financial systems, accounting processes and financial control
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
Personal Qualities
- Authentic passion for excellence, innovation and high performance
- High energy, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to help transform a football club and contribute to the regeneration of a city
- High level of integrity, professionalism and dependability
Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.
Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.