At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial planning and reporting while supporting key business decisions.
- Company: Join Arena Racing Company, the UK's largest horse racing group with diverse venues.
- Benefits: Enjoy annual passes, discounted food, cycle schemes, and increasing holiday allowance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and employee growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with 3+ years of experience; sports or leisure background preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We’re looking for an ambitious and insightful Management Accountant to join our team at Worcester Racecourse, playing a key role in supporting our continued growth and driving financial performance at one of the region’s best-loved sporting venues.
What you’ll be doing
As Management Accountant, you’ll take ownership of the racecourse’s financial planning, reporting and performance, while becoming a trusted commercial partner to the General Manager and senior team. You’ll have the opportunity to influence everything from annual budgets and pricing strategy to commercial negotiations, race day performance and long-term investment decisions.
About us
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work! Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
Work Perks of being a Management Accountant
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes
- And so much more…
Key Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the General Manager and senior team, providing commercial insight, financial guidance and challenge to support business decisions.
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports and board reporting, providing clear analysis and insight.
- Monitor and manage race day financial performance, including forecasting, results and variance analysis.
- Drive a strong culture of cost control, financial accountability and commercial awareness across the racecourse.
- Support the commercial team with pricing strategy, supplier contracts and key commercial negotiations, ensuring value for money.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and statutory obligations are maintained, including effective management of the balance sheet and audit processes.
- Build strong relationships across racing, operations, finance and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted financial business partner.
About you
- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years post-graduation experience.
- Racecourse, sport or leisure background an advantage.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
- Confident communicator and relationship builder.
- Proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Influential, with a balance of strategic and hands-on thinking.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Confident using financial systems, reporting tools and data.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
Management Accountant in Worcester employer: Worcester Racecourse
At Worcester Racecourse, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages personal growth. Our team members enjoy competitive hourly rates, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic culinary environment where their contributions are recognised and appreciated. With a strong commitment to health and safety, as well as employee well-being, we ensure that all staff feel supported and empowered in their roles.
