Job Description

Job Overview

As our Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting Birmingham Phoenix and teams across the Club, using your financial expertise to influence decisions, guide budgeting and deliver high-quality reporting. You'll be the link between finance and the wider organisation, helping teams understand their numbers and shape how resources are planned and managed.

This is a hands-on role with real visibility. You'll lead monthly accounts, forecasting, variance analysis and key financial processes, while building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Your analysis, communication skills and professional judgement will make a clear and measurable impact.

Duties

Lead business partner for Birmingham Phoenix (BP) and support business partner for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) Management of month end processes, including the processing of accruals and prepayments journals Producing monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis Balance sheet reconciliations Compile budget and maintain month by month budget phasing Producing year-end statutory accounts including group consolidation Management of annual audit processes Submit central body The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) submissions Maintenance of financial management system and ledger Intercompany reconciliations with WCCC/Edgbaston Experience Limited (EEL)/BP Maintenance of fixed asset register Flexible working to meet business needs especially on match days Ownership of all finance matchday procedures including car parking, floats and card machines Provide business partnering with other heads of department

Key Competencies

PRIDE Values Alignment

: The ability to integrate Passion, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence into day-to-day work, decision-making, and long-term strategies.

Communication Skills

: Strong written and verbal communication, fostering respectful, open dialogue with members and staff.

Problem-Solving

: Creatively approaches challenges, seeking innovative solutions to support continuous improvement.

Collaboration

: Works effectively with others, contributing to a positive team dynamic and respecting diverse perspectives.

Accountability

: Takes responsibility for personal performance, consistently delivering results that meet or exceed expectations, and upholding high standards of excellence.

Adaptability

: Adaptable and flexible to be able to work in different situations, work with key stakeholders and manage time in tight deadlines

Self Motivated

: Well motivated to achieve their best and can motivate others to excel in their work too

Experience

Degree in finance/ accounting area Fully qualified chartered accountant 5 years minimum experience in similar role (desirable)*
Experience producing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Experience working with senior stakeholders or budget holders Experience in audit, controls, or financial governance (desirable)*
Experience with financial systems/ERP (desirable)*
Interest in sport (desirable)*

Skills

Desire to learn and continuously improve Accuracy and strong attention to detail Ability to influence and challenge non-finance colleagues constructively Strong analytical skills, able to interpret data and provide insight Proficient in using and managing accounting software Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines Problem-solving mindset with an ability to propose solutions Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person