Finance Business Partner

UK Sport; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support teams and influence financial decisions. This hands-on role involves leading monthly accounts, forecasting, and fostering strong relationships with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified chartered accountant with robust management accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

Christmas shutdown

Wellness week

Qualifications

• Fully qualified chartered accountant status is required.
• Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis.
• Confidence in managing relationships with senior stakeholders and budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Support teams across Birmingham Phoenix using financial expertise.
• Lead monthly accounts and forecasting processes.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified chartered accountant status

Job description

Make an impact where finance meets sport!

As our Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting Birmingham Phoenix and teams across the Club, using your financial expertise to influence decisions, guide budgeting and deliver high-quality reporting. You'll be the link between finance and the wider organisation, helping teams understand their numbers and shape how resources are planned and managed.

This is a hands‑on role with real visibility. You'll lead monthly accounts, forecasting, variance analysis and key financial processes, while building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Your analysis, communication skills and professional judgement will make a clear and measurable impact.

We're looking for someone who can bring:

• Fully qualified chartered accountant status
• Strong management accounting and financial analysis experience
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability

For further information about the role, including detailed responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available on our website: https://edgbaston.com/jobs-vacancies/

Our Values:

• Passion: Genuine passion for what we do
• Respect: Our history and who we are
• Innovation: We're not afraid to be different
• Diversity: In our people and thinking
• Excellence: We want to be the best

Why Join Us:

Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated cricket community where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared drive for success are at the core of what we do.

We offer more than just a career; we offer an experience:

• Engaging Environment: Immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket, surrounded by individuals who are dedicated to the sport.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work at Edgbaston Stadium, a world-class facility that hosts some of the most thrilling cricket and live events.
• Exciting Benefits: Enjoy perks like free on-site parking, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, Christmas shut down, wellness week, and more!
• Career Development: Grow your career with development opportunities and the chance to make your mark in the cricket industry.
• Team Spirit: Join a team that celebrates success, supports one another, and makes a real impact.