CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: PORTSMOUTH FC
About the job
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Organisation: Portsmouth Football Club
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Level: Executive Leadership
Application Process: Managed by The Executives in Sport Group
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will work closely with the Chief Executive to lead the finance operations across Portsmouth FC, Portsmouth Women, and the Pompey Health & Fitness Club. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to influence decisions at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and reporting across the club.
Provide commercial insight and dynamic analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Maintain financial control and ensure strong cashflow and liquidity.
Oversee compliance with all relevant football, financial, and regulatory frameworks.
Deliver robust governance and risk management practices.
Model squad costs and assess major project viability (e.g., capital investments).
Advise the Board and executive team on key financial matters.
Mentor and develop the finance function, fostering a high-performance culture.
Collaborate across departments to align financial and operational priorities.
Present complex financial information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR:
Essential Skills & EXPERIENCE
Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (ideally within sport or football).
Strong technical proficiency in financial reporting, planning, and compliance.
Commercially minded, with a track record of adding strategic value.
Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex data for decision-makers.
Resilient under pressure, with sound judgement in high-stakes environments.
A natural leader who inspires trust, collaboration, and professional integrity.
Passionate about the role of football clubs in their communities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Executive leadership role
Collaborative and mission-driven culture
Significant scope to influence across departments and long-term planning
Based at the heart of Portsmouth’s football and community operations
How to Apply:
Click the button below to apply via The Executive in Sport Group.
