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Heart of midlothian history

Hearts is the oldest and most successful football club in the Scottish capital, founded in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1874.  We are widely recognised as the third biggest Club in Scotland. The name, Heart of Midlothian, relates to both a historic spot on the Royal Mile, in the heart of the city, and the novel by Sir Walter Scott. Led by captain Tom Purdie the club played its matches in the East Meadows and in 1875 Hearts became members of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and were founder members of the Edinburgh Football Association.


We have 150 years of history - 42 major cup finals, 4 league cups, 8 Scottish cups, 4 league titles, 15 other trophy wins and European Competition involvement. Hearts are now the largest fan owned club in the UK, thanks to The Foundation of Hearts whose members have pledged more than £16 million pounds to the club since its inception.


We are hugely ambitious but also pride ourselves on our openness, honesty, and the fact we are a truly wonderful club to be a part of.


Hearts are a £20m turnover business with an exciting business revenue mix from match day revenue, ticket sales, club store, Hearts TV, Tynecastle Park Hotel, hospitality & lounge experiences, stadium & museum tours and trails, advertising & sponsorship revenue, events suites, conferences, seminars & meetings, weddings and their family friendly Skyline Restaurant.



corporate social responsbility

Community Initiatives & Social Responsibility – More than just a club 

Heart of Midlothian Innovation and Business Support Centre 

The Innovation Centre was officially launched at Tynecastle Park on May 28th, 2019. The launch followed on from a series of successful Digital Education programmes that have attracted several hundred school children between the ages of eight and sixteen. Working in partnership with learning providers, schools and businesses, programmes use the magnet of football and the unique position of HMFC in the community to attract and motivate young people of all ages to acquire vital skills for Scotland’s burgeoning digital economy.


The official launch of the Innovation Centre also covered the opening of a new Business Support facility. Designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs as well as established companies, the programmes on offer will provide advice and encouragement for people looking to set up their own enterprises as well as those struggling to sustain existing businesses. For more information on this please Click Here 

Play the Game Initiative 

Play the Game is a new initiative created by Heart of Midlothian Football Club which has been developed to support the thousands of people involved in the grassroots game. It is inspired by street football of yesteryear, encouraging more play and game-centred activity within grassroots football. For more information on Play the game please Click Here 

Maroon Mile

The Foundation of Hearts and HMFC are delighted to announce that they have been successful in securing significant funding of £207,339.00 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their planned Maroon Mile project. The announcement comes as Hearts Heritage Department unveils plans for continued celebrations of the Club’s Sesquicentennial. Hearts is celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2024; a history and a future which was assured by the Foundation of Hearts, one of the most significant supporter-led movements in football.


Read more about the Maroon Mile here.

Commercial finance manager

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Edinburgh, Tynecastle Stadium.

Reporting to:

Head of Finance

Heart of Midlothian is a successful Scottish Premiership Football Club, both on and off the pitch. An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Finance team - the Company is recruiting a Commercial Finance Manager to undertake all aspects of financial management. This will include corporate accounting, monthly financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. 


The current business comprises men and women’s football related activities, a retail operation, match-day hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant, conference & events services (including an external site at Myreside Pavilion), a ticketing operation, a sponsorship & advertising business and a Communities division incorporating the Club’s heritage department, Museum, Innovation Centre and Community football  department,  as well as support departments. 


The business is supported via an experienced Finance function.


This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic Finance team under the direction of the Head of Finance, providing financial support within the heart of the business at Tynecastle Park.  


Job Responsibilities:


Preparation of accounts 

  • Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts 
  • Assist in the production of statutory accounts for the company in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and current legislation for interim and year end audit
  • Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the Board and Departmental Heads to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the company’s position. 
  • Forecasting and providing commentary and variance analysis monthly to key stakeholders.

Budgets and forecasts 

  • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to Departmental Heads

Financial management & controls

  • Assist in managing the day to day working capital components of the company with specific attention to debtors, creditors, and cash balances
  • Forecasting and providing commentary and variance analysis monthly to key stakeholders.
  • Active management of departmental overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings 
  • Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and expense payments to employees 
  • Review and update, in line with good practice, the company’s internal control environment

Taxation 

  • Support the Finance Director in the development and execution of the company’s taxation strategy 
  • Ensure returns for Corporation tax, VAT and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with 

Staff 

  • Assist in the implementation of a change management culture by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where necessary 

General 

  • Support the Finance Director in managing relationships with auditors, tax advisers, bankers, and other parties as appropriate 
  • Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the Head of Finance

Requirements & remuneration

  • Strong financial modelling and excel skills using up to date analytical forecasting tools.
  • Brilliant problem- solving and analytical skills gained in a financial environment
  • Ability to build effective relationships across the business to support and challenge key financial assumptions.
  • Effective communication skills, with ability to convey detailed data driven analysis in a simple, clear and concise form.
  • Commercial acumen, demonstrating business understanding and key drivers of performance.
  • Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience (minimum 2 years post qualification).

  • A natural curiosity and drive to know more.
  • Hardworking with an eye for detail – must enjoy working in a hands on environment within a small, tight knit team
  • Resilience and have a mindset that embraces change.
  • Experience and knowledge of the football industry would be beneficial although not essential.


  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Pension scheme (Employee 5% Company 3%), flexible hybrid working model, Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, Death in Service benefit 4x salary, company sick pay.  
  • 20 days per calendar year plus 8 bank holidays. Incremental additional days (1 per year of service up to a maximum of 5) 

Location

Tynecastle Park, Gorgie

McLeod St, Edinburgh EH11 2NL

Your consultant

Daryl Harper - Recruitment Partner


Amplifi Talent is partnered with Heart of Midlothian Plc as retained advisors for this appointment.


For more information, please contact Daryl Harper for a confidential discussion: 


13 years+ experience recruiting high calibre finance professionals for some of Scotland’s best known businesses from large corporations to privately owned household names. Daryl prides himself on identifying and attracting top talent for his clients through his extensive network and has a solid track record of delivery across Scotland.



dharper@amplifi-talent.com 07534 440221
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