Associate Finance Business Partner

British Cycling UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Manchester is looking for an Associate Finance Business Partner to support financial management and reporting. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, budget management, and training for budget holders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance roles and should ideally be AAT qualified. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary, alongside generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role is significant.
• Ability to enter data accurately onto accounting systems.
• Good educational background with GCSEs in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner and be a deputy as required.
• Manage budget holder reporting and automate systems.
• Discuss financial performance with budget holders.
• Provide support and training to budget holders.

Skills

Data entry skills

Financial reporting

Budget management

Training budget holders

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent

AAT qualified (ideally)

Job description

Role Title: Associate Finance Business Partner
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full time/permanent
Location: Manchester (hybrid working available)

About British Cycling

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete’s performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

What will you be doing?

• Support the Finance Business Partner and deputise for them as required.
• Manage budget holder and management reporting using systems and automating as far as possible.
• Meet budget holders to discuss financial performance and track profitability.
• Support and train budget holders as required.
• Any other duties required.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience working in a similar position.
• Accurate data entry onto an accounting system.
• Ideally AAT qualified.
• Good level of general education with a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at or above Grade C, or equivalent or compensatory work experience.

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle toWork Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

How to apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: Friday 16th January 2026