Finance Business Partner

Aston Villa Football Club; Bodymoor Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club is seeking a Finance professional to support budgeting and performance reporting at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. The role involves partnering with budget holders, reviewing forecasts, and providing clear commentary to aid decision making.

You will work with the FP&A team, maintain financial models and assist in cost–benefit analyses to support the club's strategic objectives. A finalist or newly qualified accountant is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be on track to qualify or newly qualified in a recognised accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental budget holders with understanding financial performance.
• Collaborate with Management Accounts to check financial information and investigate variances.
• Prepare clear reports and commentary, collect and review budget and forecast inputs.
• Maintain trackers and assist colleagues with expenditure analysis and performance drivers.
• Update financial models, support business cases, scenario analysis and cost/benefit assessments.

Education

Finalist or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Department: Finance

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Remuneration Package

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

The Department

The Finance Department plays a pivotal role at the Club in supporting our long-term ambitions both on and off the pitch. Operating at the heart of a fast-paced, high-performance environment, it is the engine that keeps our Club stable and able to compete sustainably. The team provides the insight and control that underpin our decisions – from managing budgets and cash flow to overseeing player transfers and regulatory reporting.

The Role

You will help departmental budget holders understand their financial performance and support the day-to-day decisions that keep the Club moving forward. Reporting to the Head of Finance – FP&A, you will develop your business partnering skills with guidance from senior Finance colleagues.

You will work with departmental contacts and Management Accounts colleagues to check financial information, investigate variances and prepare clear reports and commentary. You will also collect and review budget and forecast inputs, maintain trackers and help colleagues understand expenditure and the reasons behind changes in performance.

Alongside this, you will update financial models and support business cases, scenario analysis and the assessment of potential costs and returns using agreed assumptions. You will help identify opportunities to improve value and reporting processes, follow financial controls and raise significant issues with senior colleagues for review.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

The Person

To be considered for the role, you will be a finalist or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent), or bring relevant practical finance experience and a willingness to develop further. You will have some experience in a finance, accounting or analytical role, which may have been gained through a placement or internship.

You will enjoy working with numbers, take a methodical approach to checking information and be able to explain your findings clearly. Good Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis, confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to organise your work to meet agreed deadlines are essential. You will build positive relationships with Finance and non-finance colleagues and know when to seek support.

You will need a UK driving license with the ability to travel between Villa Park, our London Office and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. Flexibility to support matchdays, evenings, weekends and other stadium events would also be beneficial.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club.Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you’ll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you’ll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding