Associate Finance Business Partner

UK Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sporting organization in Manchester is seeking a Finance Officer to support financial operations. Responsibilities include managing budget reporting, meeting with budget holders, and assisting with training. Candidates should have significant experience in finance, accurate data entry skills, and ideally be AAT qualified. This role offers competitive salary and additional perks such as a Cycle to Work scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar finance position.
• Proven accuracy in data entry onto accounting systems.
• AAT qualification is preferable.
• Good general education including GCSE in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner and provide cover as needed.
• Manage reporting for budget holders and financial performance.
• Meet budget holders to discuss financial outcomes.
• Provide support and training for budget holders.

Skills

Experience in finance management

Data entry skills

AAT qualification

Strong communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above

Job description

About British Cycling

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete's performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

What will you be doing?

• Support the Finance Business Partner and deputise for them as required.
• Manage budget holder and management reporting using systems and automating as far as possible.
• Meet budget holders to discuss financial performance and track profitability.
• Support and train budget holders as required.
• Any other duties required.

What we're looking for:

• Significant experience working in a similar position.
• Accurate data entry onto an accounting system.
• Ideally AAT qualified.
• Good level of general education with a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at or above Grade C, or equivalent or compensatory work experience.

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

How to apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: Friday 16th January 2026