Finance Business Partner - St. George\'s Park in Burton upon Trent

Finance Business Partner – St. George\’s Park

We are seeking a collaborative and highly numerate Finance Business Partner with strong stakeholder‑management skills, to be based at the National Football Centre, St. George\’s Park. In this role you will maintain accurate financial records, deliver timely, insightful internal reporting and serve as a key liaison across St George\’s Park divisions, providing expert financial guidance to support informed decision‑making.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting
• Deliver accurate financial planning for St George’s Park (annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, strategic long‑range plans)
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with budget holders, acting as a trusted adviser
• Collaborate with SGP teams and third‑party suppliers to ensure costs and revenues are tracked, understood, and risks/opportunities managed
• Own capex financial planning and tracking across all divisions at SGP
• Provide ad‑hoc reporting and analysis to aid decision making and investment
• Continuously improve financial controls and reporting
• Support internal and external audit processes, including those for funding bodies
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA’s changing priorities
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and well‑being
• Complete a DBS check as part of the FA’s commitment to a safe environment in football

Essential for the role

Knowledge

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience

Experience

• Business partnering non‑financial teams and senior stakeholders within the business
• Leading month‑end management accounting preparation
• Working with multiple stakeholders across financial and non‑financial matters

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience of Excel and Microsoft Office
• High level of numeracy
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of stakeholders
• Collaborative team player adept at building relationships across divisions
• Proactive in improving/optimising financial processes for efficiency and quality
• Good communication skills

Beneficial to have

Experience

• Working in the sports industry

Technical Skills

• 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. You’ll work in unique office spaces under the arch of Wembley Stadium and enjoy access to the world‑class Elite Performance Centre at St. George’s Park. We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Access to event‑day tickets at Wembley Stadium and regular internal events
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park
• Free private medical cover
• A contributory pension scheme
• Additional “Thank You” days, volunteering days, and 25 days annual leave (full‑time, permanent contract)
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility

We are a diverse workplace committed to inclusion and diversity. The Football Association is an equal‑opportunity employer. Please note that all employees will complete a DBS check in line with legislation and government guidance. For more information on what it is like to work at the FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers