Amid increasing pressure on directors at Manchester United to deliver, it appears the club are bringing in reinforcements.

Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, alongside other members of the club’s hierarchy, have come under increased scrunity in recent months for their management of the club.

That includes the side’s actions during the summer transfer window and their treatment of former manager Michael Carrick, who left his role at the club earlier this week.

Fans have protested outside and inside Old Trafford. Change has been demanded. Improvement is seen as a necessary step at a club that used to be aligned with the meaning of success.

Manchester United’s search for a new Finance Director is now taking shape, with the club aiming to improve a key aspect of their backroom staffing team.

Launching their search on their careers website, the club have said they are looking for “passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.”

The following skills, knowledge, and expertise have also been listed as part of the job description:

Essential

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in financial control, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• Experience leading payroll and transactional finance functions.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience managing audits and external reporting requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Listed company background (UK or US)
• Experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
• Experience leading finance transformation and systems improvements.
• Knowledge of ERP and payroll systems.

Applications for the role will close on Monday 20 November, with subsequent interviews then taking place before the successful candidate is chosen.

The appointment of a new Finance Director could therefore represent an important step in Manchester United’s efforts to strengthen off the field.

Whether this is an indication for further change behind the scenes remains unclear, but United will hope this appointment can put the foundations in face for a more successful future.