Craig D.
Financial Controller @Derby County Football Club
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Controller @Derby County Football Club
Derby, GB
Derby County is a professional football club based in Derby, England, founded in 1884. Notable for being one of the 12 founding members of the English Football League in responsibilities:· Produce statutory financial statements for year-end and interim reporting to TB level.· Lead the annual audit process and year-end close.· Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting packs.· Oversee financial transactions, reconciliations, consolidations, taxes and VAT.· Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures across the club.· Ensure compliance with EFL SCR, P&S, HMRC requirements and accounting standards.· Liaise with external auditors on audit scope, timelines and deliverables.· Stay informed of regulatory developments affecting football finance and interpret impact.· Support the preparation of the annual budget and reforecast cycles.· Oversee financial reporting for player trading, including amortisation and impairment.· Support on R&D claims, levies and financial surveys (ONS).· Line management of finance team, with 4 direct reports including Management Accounts and Accounts Payable/Receivable functions.· Drive efficiencies through improved financial systems, automation, and process enhancement.· Support implementation or upgrade of finance systems.· Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
EDUCATION
Derby College
Art and Design
AAT
Accounting and Finance
ABOUT CRAIG D.
More than 10 years progressive accounting and finance experience. Pivotal in driving efficiency, promoting financial performance, and enabling data driven decision making for organisations.Lead with a blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness and uphold a strong commitment to financial integrity. Maintain a personal philosophy of \'working smarter, not harder\' to achieve outcomes. Successful oversight of transactional input, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and internal controls across multiple sectors; including technology, social care and more recently professional sports.Passion for mentoring others, embedding best practices and aligning financial strategies to promote operational excellence within finance functions.Open to connecting if you\'re looking to exchange insights on finance leadership, digital transformation in finance or strategic planning.\"Technically minded, accounting systems and data champion. Highly logical thinker, with a natural flair for problem solving.\"
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