Overview

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Finance Business Partner to maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely internal reporting. Acting as a key liaison for our technical departments (Men's, Women's, Para, and W&G), you will provide financial expertise that supports informed decision-making across the organisation. Please provide a cover letter with your application, clearly outlining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the key criteria.

What will you be doing?

• Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, as part of the SGP Finance team based at St George's Park, the key responsibilities include:
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and management reporting
• Deliver accurate financial planning for technical departments (annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, strategic long-range plans)
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with budget holders, being a trusted advisor who can both challenge and support
• Work with the Technical teams to ensure costs are well tracked, the numbers are clearly understood, and risks and opportunities are managed
• Ownership of the monthly team's camp forum meetings, and the cost and revenue model for major tournament planning and reporting
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to assist with decision making and investment cases e.g. financial impact of fixture schedules
• Continuous improvement of financial controls & reporting
• To provide support to the internal and external audit processes, including funding bodies as appropriate.
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Knowledge
  • Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) / by experience
• Business partnering non-financial teams and senior stakeholders within the business
• Leading on preparation on Month end managing accounting (as per Key Accountabilities)
• Working with multiple stakeholders across the business (across financial and non-financial matters)

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience of Excel (and wider Microsoft Office)
• High level of numeracy
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders
• A collaborative team player, adept in working within a team and building relationships across different teams/divisions
• Proactive in looking for ways of improving/optimising financial processes - in terms of efficiency and quality of output
• Good communication skills

Beneficial to have:

• Experience in a sporting background
• Previous experience of Proactis (Purchase Order Software), Great Plains (Accounting Software), Anaplan and Smartsheet

What's in it for you?

• We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, with unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium. The home of English Football, and the Elite Performance Centre at St. George's Park in Staffordshire, offer an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
• We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary and great opportunities to develop and grow in your role, plus a range of exciting benefits:
• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside regular internal events throughout the season, supporting mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional "Thank You" days leave, volunteering days and 25 days annual leave (full-time, permanent).
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.