Professional Summary

Finance leader with 12 years’ experience in professional football, managing end-to-end club finance operations. Deep expertise in financial strategy, budgeting & forecasting, cash-flow/working capital, AFC & national club licensing, compliance, and transparent reporting. Close partner to the Director of Football on transfer-window planning (fees, wages, amortization) and squad-cost control. Proven track record driving audit readiness, process discipline, revenue growth, and cost efficiencies.

Core Competencies

• Club Financial Strategy & Governance
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash-Flow
• AFC/National Club Licensing (Finance)
• Transfer Window Finance & Wage-Bill Planning
• Management/Statutory Reporting & Audit Coordination
• Performance & Variance Analysis; Cost Optimization
• Compliance, Risk & Internal Controls
• Cross-functional Collaboration (Sporting, Academy, Commercial)

Professional Experience

Finance Manager — Professional Football Club(s)
Tenure: 12 years

• Led annual budgets, rolling forecasts and cash-flow projections ensuring solvency and optimal working capital.
• Supported Director of Football during transfer windows (fee/bonus structures, amortization, compliance checks).
• Ensured on-time compliance with AFC and national club licensing (finance track), including submissions and audits.
• Delivered accurate monthly and year-end financial statements; coordinated external audits and ownership reporting.
• Ran performance/variance analyses to identify revenue opportunities and efficiency gains; implemented cost-saving actions.
• Collaborated with sporting, academy and commercial units to align spend with strategic goals.

Selected Achievements

• Contributed to winning Best Professional Club Award ×3.
• Received Certificate of Appreciation (UAE Pro League) for elevating financial reporting and licensing processes.
• Implemented analytics that supported revenue growth and measurable cost savings while maintaining compliance.

Certifications

• CSCA, CMA, CIA, CFSA, CFS, CSM, CA (Intermediate)
• Football-specific: Certificate in Football Administration & Management; Certificate of Proficiency in Club Licensing (Finance); Capacity Building Program — Finance Manager (and related modules).

Additional

• Strong communicator; experienced presenting financial insights to executives and sporting leadership.
• References available upon request.