Finance Business Partner

UK Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization in Manchester seeks a Finance Business Partner to lead budgeting and forecasting, enhance financial reporting, and support strategic programs. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in similar roles. This position comes with competitive pay and attractive perks, including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• Significant experience in a similar level role.
• Experience of membership organisations or sport's governing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Budget setting, monitoring and reforecasting.
• Variance analysis and reporting to senior management.
• Oversee the monthly management accounts reporting process.

Skills

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Strong dashboard and Excel capability

Experience in similar role

Knowledge of government funding

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary Up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

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.

About you
Are you a commercially minded accountant with excellent people skills? At British Cycling, our Finance Business Partner will lead budgeting and forecasting, collaborate with budget holders and drive decision-making with insight. Bring your strategic acumen and financial skills to support our world-class programmes.

What will you be doing?
Budget setting, monitoring and reforecasting in partnership with budget holders.
Variance analysis and reporting to senior management on financial performance.
Oversee the monthly management accounts reporting process.
Be the named link for the business queries.
Grant monitoring and compliance.
Make suitable recommendations for the improvement of financial reporting and monitoring.
Enhance reporting capabilities based on budget holder need.

What we're looking for:
Qualified or part-qualified accountant
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Strong dashboard and Excel capability
Significant experience in a similar level role.
Experience of membership organisations or sport's governing bodies.
Knowledge of government funding

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: Monday 11th August 2025

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