ECB: Finance Business Partner (Deadline – Aug 20)

PURPOSE

This role is an important and integral part of the Finance team, the role is responsible for partnering and being the finance lead and contact for key operational departments within the ECB and providing them with reporting and analysis whilst monitoring their financial performance.This role is an important and integral part of the Finance team, the role is responsible for partnering and being the finance lead and contact for key operational departments within the ECB and providing them with reporting and analysis whilst monitoring their financial performance.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for excellence, are energetic, highly motivated, and have an enquiring mind.
• You’re a clear and articulate communicator with the sense of humour required to deal with high pressured situations.
• You have an unshakable can-do attitude.
• You thrive under busy, variable and exciting environments where no two days are alike.
• You believe in the power of Teamwork and collaborative processes to achieve effective results

YOU’LL BE DOING

Business partnering responsibilities, including but not limited to;

• Providing financial support and analysis for year-to-date actuals and forecasts against budget
• Managing regular meetings with partnered budget owners and communicating forecast changes back to FP&A Manager for inclusion in group forecast
• Lead partnered departments during annual budget process, answering queries regarding process and supporting department submissions
• Assist the FP&A Manager with building and maintaining the ECB’s long term forecasting
• Support on business case submissions for partnered departments, reviewing details of the submission, challenging department heads and providing financial tables to support decision making
• Identify, innovate, and implement improvements to management reporting
• Actively collaborate and lead colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans
• Developing ad hoc reporting as requested by partnered departments to assist in financial understanding

Month-end process, of all partnered departments, including but not limited to;

• Processing journal entries and managing day to day maintenance of department P&L’s in line with best practice
• Ensuring month-end balance sheet items are reconciled for partnered departments, in particularly Accruals, Prepayments and Deferrals
• Ensuring department resource allocation is correct throughout the year and tracking against budget
• Support FP&A Manager with the preparation of management accounts and month-end close process on a timely manner to meet reporting deadlines with external partners

Other responsibilities, including but not limited to;

• Assisting with interim and year end audit processes, providing back up documentation and answering auditor queries
• Support the FP&A Manager with maintaining the ECB Risk Register
• Set up comprehensive financial controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the companies reported financial results, and ensuring the reported results comply with international financial reporting standards
• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the ECB at all times
• Other related ad-hoc duties as required

YOU’LL HAVE

• Qualified Accountant preferable (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 2+ years PQE commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering experience
• Proven experience managing P&L’s, balance sheet transactions, project reporting and investment appraisals
• Experience working with all role levels within an organisation including C-Suite executives
• Comfortable with challenging, communicating and working with department Heads and Executives
• Experience with financial systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong excel skills are essential – vlookups, pivot tables and data manipulation
• A keen attention to detail and accuracy
• An ability to effectively prioritise and work to deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work in a team

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary
• Holiday – 25 days a year
• Volunteering – 2 days a year
• Pension – Non-contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance – four times your annual basic salary
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• OpenBlend – an innovative coaching and performance management tool
• People Academy – a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• 30% Castore discount
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games
• Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Disability Employee Network and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee