Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst
Newcastle upon Tyne
Permanent, Full Time
Competitive Salary
Closing Date – 27 March 2025
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We are looking for a Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning models to produce real-time forecasting for operational and regulatory purposes. You will produce accurate forecasts for the club’s financial performance, focusing on the current financial/calendar year P&L, and collaborate closely with the Finance Business Partner team. Additionally, you will support the club’s statutory and regulatory requirements through data integrity and the production of insightful reports.
You will play a key role in enhancing internal reporting and developing the club’s strategy towards ‘big-data’, working with senior stakeholders to document information requirements and translating them into system-generated reports that aid in business decision-making and align with Premier League and UEFA financial rules.
Your impact
You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience and be a qualified ACA/ ACCA or CIMA.
Your experience working with financial models will be key to maintaining the accuracy of the club’s forecasting, informing strategic decisions and monitoring financial compliance. With proven ability to work with large data sets and experience of using a data warehouse tool, you will produce finance focused models and reporting which effectively summarise and interpret large data sets and provide insight by telling the story of that data to influence decision making.
You will have experience of working with ERP systems, ideally Workday Financials including Prism and Adaptive Planning modules.
About the team
You will sit within our Finance team, reporting into our Head of Financial Planning and Group Reporting working closely with the wider Finance team.
Location
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.