Strategic Finance Partner — Hybrid & Stakeholder Champion

The Football Association; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sports organization based in the East Midlands seeks a Finance Business Partner. The role involves maintaining financial records, producing management reports, and collaborating with various teams. Essential qualifications include being a qualified accountant and having experience in stakeholder management. This position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and an attractive benefits package including free lunches and event tickets.

Benefits

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium

Free nutritious lunches

Free private medical cover

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Must have experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in month-end management accounting.
• Ability to create and present financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Deliver accurate financial planning for departments.
• Develop relationships with budget holders and provide financial guidance.
• Track costs and revenues, managing risks and opportunities.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Business partnering non-financial teams

Strong stakeholder-management skills

Extensive experience of Excel

Good communication skills

Collaborative team player

Proactive in improving financial processes

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Proactis

Great Plains

Anaplan

Smartsheet

Job description

A major sports organization based in the East Midlands seeks a Finance Business Partner. The role involves maintaining financial records, producing management reports, and collaborating with various teams. Essential qualifications include being a qualified accountant and having experience in stakeholder management. This position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and an attractive benefits package including free lunches and event tickets.