Finance Director Finance · Principality Stadium

Overview

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.

We are partnering with Head4

Talent to support this appointment.

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

Salary:
Competitive

• 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

• Provide accurate, timely and meaningful management information for 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 access to adequate facilities and compliance with banking obligations

• As a member of the FMB, work closely with professional clubs, implementing rigorous financial safeguards and ensuring efficient and effective investment of funds to support the professional game

• Review income streams and opportunities to reshape the organisation to maximise future revenues

• Manage the Group’s insurance portfolio to ensure cost effectiveness and alignment with statutory requirements and risk appetite

• Manage and plan the Group’s capital investment strategy to ensure future projects are adequately planned, appraised and funded

• Support the Chief Finance Officer & Chief Operating Officer to manage and plan the Group’s debenture strategy to maximise opportunities and meet obligations

• Support the Chief Finance Officer & Chief Operations Officer to represent the WRU on Finance Audit and Risk Committee of associated organisations (e.g., Six Nations, British & Irish Lions, United Rugby Championship)

• Manage the Group’s risk register

• Represent the WRU on the FMB with a focus on financial matters related to professional rugby

• Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values

URC requires proficiency 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 Licence 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 (in line with ticketing policy)

• One additional paid day off (birthday leave)

• Employee assistance programme

• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements

• Free stadium parking and gym

• WRU Group store and tour discounts

• WRU Group partnership offers

• Eye Care Voucher Scheme

• Cycle…