Finance & Reporting Manager, England & Wales Cricket Board
3+ days a week in office
National governing body for cricket in England and Wales
Posted today
National governing body for cricket in England and Wales
201-500 employees
Posted today
3+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve lives and connect communities through cricket.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an organised and resourceful individual, who can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, is confident challenging processes to improve accuracy and efficiency and is looking to thrive as part of a collaborative finance team
- You enjoy work which requires keen attention to detail
- You have a passion for excellence, are energetic, highly motivated, and have an enquiring mind
- You’re a clear and articulate communicator with the ability to deal calmly with high-pressure situations
- You thrive under busy, variable and exciting environments where no two days are alike
- A recognised qualification in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years PQE
- Experience in a group reporting or technical accounting role
- Experience of UK VAT and Tax processes is essential, with good knowledge of overseas VAT and WHT desirable
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with a confident, collaborative, and proactive approach
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
- An ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Finance Professional to join us as an essential part of the ECB Finance Team
- This role will be responsible for leading key financial processes, including month-end, year-end, financial reporting, tax and audit
- Lead on year-end processes, including preparation of the group statutory accounts, lead contact for external auditors, and support on the corporation tax process, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Take ownership of month-end close and quarter-end review processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation, review and approval of journals
- Lead on overseas tax compliance, including double taxation
- Prepare and submit the Group’s VAT returns
- Business Partner to the cricket network, managing the payments, invoicing, reporting and monitoring of ECB financial transactions with the PCCs and NCCAs, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and offering appropriate support
- Support the Financial Controller on the company insurance programme
- Work with the England Cricket Team Management, ICC and other National Governing Bodies to oversee financial requirements and transactions
- Work with the ECB Commercial Team to monitor and accurately account for revenue, contracts, and invoicing
- Support the ECB People Team on payroll, pensions, and employee insurance
- Ad Hoc projects are required to support tax and financial requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Although not a comprehensive list this will form the majority of the responsibilities with additional ad hoc financial elements being required from time to time
- Please note that this role is office-based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week
Application process
- Closing: 4:00pm, 19th Jun 2026 BST
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales. By running teams, overseeing domestic and recreational cricket, and coordinating participation programmes, the organisation seeks to inspire a generation to say "Cricket is a game for me".
ECB oversees all levels of cricket in England and Wales. This includes the national teams and county cricket; men's, women's and disability teams. Between 2020 and 2024 it prioritised initiatives such as nurturing the local core of the game, making cricket more accessible, engaging youth players and boosting the women's game - all towards creating a more inviting world of cricket in England and Wales.
The organisation continues upon this mission, hoping to improve lives and connect communities. With cricket being one of the most popular sports in the country, this provides a broad reach for ECB to make a difference as it pushes the sport forwards for players (and spectators) from the casual to professional.
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Company benefits
- Holiday - 25 days a year
- Volunteering – 2 days a year
- Pension Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary
- Enhanced family leave and pay
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- Learning and Development - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Preferential access to tickets to England games
Company values
- Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
- Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
- Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
- Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.
Company HQ
St John's Wood, London, NW8 8QN
Leadership
Richard Gould
(CEO)Formerly Chief Executive of Bristol City Football Club for 1.5 years, Surrey County Cricket Club for 10 years and Somerset County Cricket Club for 5.5 years. Before that, they were Commercial Director at Bristol City Football Club.
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