Finance Director

This role will report to and work very closely with the Group Chief Executive, Chief Financial & Operating Officer of the WRU and as a member of the Senior Leadership team will assume full responsibility for the WRU Corporate Finance function.

All enquiries and applications should be directed to Head4

Talent, who are managing the recruitment process on our behalf.

Please contact  at Head4

Talent to discuss the role in confidence.

Closing Date: 5th March 2026

• Professionally qualified accountant
• Strong team leadership experience
• Confident in engaging with Group's bankers and external stakeholders
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft package
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Experience of working in an audit role is desirable
• Experience of working in the sports industry is desirable
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable

Provide leadership and strategic advice on financial, accounting and tax issues.

• Manage the Group's Corporate Finance function:
  • Oversee a team of finance staff, with a focus on development of that team.
• Ensure the Group's cash flow is effectively managed and optimized, review, revise and police effective financial controls, risk assessment and management across the Group; continuous review of the Group's financial and wider systems to ensure accurate records, effective controls and efficient reporting
• Supported by the wider finance team, provide accurate, timely and meaningful management information for both internal and external use, including regular short- and medium-term forecasting.
• Oversee the Group's annual statutory audit and prepare the Group's statutory accounts as required.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory tax obligations, including VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll taxes.
• Quarterly treasury reporting to banks and lenders.
• Manage relationships with the WRU Group's bankers, ensuring the Group has access to adequate facilities, is in full compliance with its banking obligations and has appropriate terms on those facilities.
• As a member of the FMB, work closely with the professional clubs, implementing rigorous financial safeguards as well as ensuring the efficient and effective investment of funds to ensure the success of the professional game.
• Review income streams and opportunities: reshape the organisation to maximise future revenues.
• Manage the Group's insurance portfolio to ensure that all Group Insurance policies are cost effective and reflect statutory requirements and the Group's risk appetite.
• Manage and plan the Group's capital investment strategy to ensure that future projects (maintenance and revenue driving) are adequately planned, appraised and funded.
• Support the Chief Finance Officer & Chief Operating Officer to manage and plan the Group's debenture strategy to ensure opportunities are maximised and obligations are met.
• Support the Chief Finance Officer & Chief Operations Officer to represent the WRU on Finance Audit and Risk Committee of associated organisations, such as Six Nations, British & Irish Lions and United Rugby Championship.
• Manage the Group's risk register.
• Represent the WRU on the FMB, with a particular focus on financial matters related to professional rugby.
• Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.

As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
• Life assurance scheme
• WRU Group Ticket Allocation…