Matt Wright

Matt Wright is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Blackburn Rovers Football Club since March 2024. Previous roles include Finance Director at Huddersfield Town Football Club and Chief Financial Officer at Blackpool Football Club. Wright has extensive experience as a Financial Consultant, working on significant projects such as the sale of a FinTech business in the Middle East. A career break was dedicated to personal development, including qualifications in UK-US GAAP and Tableau Business Analytics. Wright's earlier career includes leadership roles in financial planning and analysis at Fulham Football Club and financial management positions at The Football Association and various organizations, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting, budget management, and business partnering. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Leeds Beckett University.