Accounting & Finance

Finance Business Partner

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Required Skills:

Qualified accountant (CIMA or ACA) with relevant post-qualification experience in finance business partnering, financial planning, analysis, or a similar senior role
Proven experience in leading budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, and financial performance analysis
Ability to provide strategic financial insights, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making at executive levels
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and persuasively
Experience reviewing funding, grants, and financial commitments against budgets and governance standards
Advanced skills in financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience with ROI analysis
Familiarity with Oracle systems or other ERP platforms
Previous experience working within the sports industry, ideally in a finance capacity
Exceptional skills in MS PowerPoint and Excel to develop robust presentations and detailed analyses

Preferred Education and Experience:

A qualified accountant (CIMA or ACA) with significant post-qualification experience
A background demonstrating leadership in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering within complex, stakeholder-driven environments

Take the next step in your career and contribute to an organisation where your financial expertise will help shape the future of rugby. Apply now to be part of a team committed to excellence, inclusivity, and the transformational power of sport.

Salary: 70000 - 75000
Location: Twickenham, United Kingdom
Job Type: Hybrid

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