Finance Manager

UK Sport; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned sports organization in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their financial operations. This role involves strategic leadership, financial management and compliance, ensuring the sustainability of ice skating across the UK. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with hands-on operational experience in financial roles, capable of communicating financial information effectively to non-financial colleagues. This opportunity plays a pivotal part in supporting the organization’s growth and vision.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership within a SME or charity.
• Technical knowledge of management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Operational experience including payroll and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance strategy and budgeting.
• Produce timely management accounts and coordinate audits.
• Manage payroll and oversee financial compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Operational management

Communication

Excel

NetSuite

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE

Tools

NetSuite

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

About British Ice Skating

British Ice Skating (trading name of the National Ice Skating Association, est. 1879) is the recognised National Governing Body for ice skating in the UK, overseeing both figure skating (singles, pairs, dance, synchronised) and speed skating (long track, short track). With almost 5,000 members, 60 clubs, and over 120,000 regular skaters nationwide, the organisation supports education, development, and competitive opportunities at all levels. Based in Sheffield, British Ice Skating is recognised by the ISU, BOA, UK Sport, and the Home Nation Sports Councils. More at iceskating.org.uk

Job Purpose

British Ice Skating is seeking an experienced and hands-on finance professional to join as Finance Manager, leading all aspects of the organisation\'s finance function. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, covering statutory compliance, robust financial management, grant and project accounting, and day-to-day operations within a small team. The successful candidate will play a critical part in supporting the growth and sustainability of the sport while helping deliver BIS\'s vision: to inspire a passion for ice skating that is inclusive and accessible for all.

Key Results Area

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead BIS\'s finance strategy, budgets, forecasting and cashflow planning.
  • Provide expert advice and reporting to the CEO, Board, and Audit, Risk & Governance Committee.
  • Maintain and develop robust internal control frameworks, policies, and risk management.
• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Produce timely, accurate management accounts and Board/Committee packs.
  • Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate the annual audit.
  • Ensure compliance with VAT (including partial exemption) and all HMRC requirements.
  • Oversee and develop BIS\'s use of NetSuite ERP.
• Operational Delivery
  • Manage payroll, pensions, accounts payable/receivable, and credit control.
  • Ensure effective bank reconciliations, cash management, and restricted funds oversight.
  • Oversee stock control and cash handling at events.
  • Prepare and monitor monthly project and grant reports.
• Grant & Project Accounting
  • Ensure accurate project and grant accounting across multiple funding streams.
  • Prepare and submit grant claims and evidence packs to funders.
  • Monitor restricted/unrestricted funds and ensure compliance with funder terms.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Act as lead officer for the Audit, Risk & Governance Committee.
  • Ensure BIS meets all charity, company, and funder reporting obligations.
  • Support and train staff and budget holders on finance systems, policies, and reporting.

Job Role Statement

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take a leadership role in British Ice Skating, combining strategic financial management with hands-on operational delivery. The Finance Manager will play a key part in ensuring BIS is sustainable, compliant, and well-positioned to grow and develop ice skating across the UK.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE with relevant sector experience
• Strong track record in financial leadership in an SME, charity, NGB or not-for-profit
• Excellent technical knowledge of management accounts, statutory reporting, VAT (partial exemption), and audit
• Hands-on operational experience including payroll, reconciliations, AP/AR
• Strong systems skills, ideally NetSuite and advanced Excel
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and Board
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience of multi-stream grant funding (e.g. UK Sport/Sport England)
• Knowledge of project accounting and restricted/unrestricted fund management
• Experience of stock management and event-related finance processes