City Football Group Limited
Finance Analyst
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Based in Manchester, this permanent full-time role gives you the opportunity to play a key part in financial analysis that supports Group Functions and Manchester City Operations across the club's football and entertainment businesses. You will help turn data into clear insight, supporting decision making across Finance, Technology, People Services, Legal, Communications and Operations.
Who We Are
Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we are proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.
Within our Finance team, we support the business with timely insight, robust analysis and clear reporting that helps colleagues make informed decisions. You will work closely with stakeholders across Group Functions and Manchester City Operations to understand performance, identify opportunities and turn data into practical action.
The Role
This role sits at the heart of financial decision making across a varied and high-profile part of the business. You will work with colleagues across Finance, Technology, People Services, Legal, Communications and Operations to provide analysis that is accurate, thoughtful and useful, helping to shape decisions around facilities and business performance.
You will be responsible for turning detailed financial information into clear, concise outputs that colleagues can use quickly. That will include analysis of group function costs, facilities maintenance, utilities and business rates, as well as supporting presentations that summarise complex data in a meaningful way.
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You will also play an important part in building trusted relationships across the organisation, presenting findings confidently to more senior colleagues and working proactively with stakeholders to improve understanding, support better planning and contribute to operational efficiency across the estate and wider business.
What You’ll Bring
- A relevant degree, an accounting qualification or relevant work experience
- Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to work accurately with large amounts of information and draw out practical insight
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to analyse data and create clear, easy-to-follow presentations
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- An approachable and collaborative style, with the ability to work well with colleagues across different functions and priorities
- A positive, open mindset and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work within agreed deadlines
Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.
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You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 18 August 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.
Equal Opportunities
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact hiring@cityfootball.com and we will be happy to help.
All CFG recruitment communications originate from @cityfootball.com email addresses. If you receive communications from Gmail, Outlook.com or other personal email services claiming to represent CFG, please verify with the hiring team. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
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