Finance Manager

Organisation: British Triathlon
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: Loughborough (Hybrid: 2-3 days in office, and work from home)
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Job Description: Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of British Triathlon’s financial management and reporting.
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and audit processes, while supporting colleagues across the organisation with financial insight and guidance. The successful candidate will also oversee the day-to-day operational finance processes and line manage the Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, providing meaningful commentary and insight.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting, including cash flow management.
- Prepare and submit financial reporting requirements relating to UK Sport and Sport England funding.
- Work closely with budget holders to monitor expenditure, support forecasting, and investigate variances where required.
- Manage payroll processes for employees and contractors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all legal and pension obligations.
- Lead the year-end audit process and prepare supporting documentation.
- Ensure the integrity of financial records through timely monthly reconciliations.
- Supervise and support the development of the Finance Assistant.
- Maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, and controls across the organisation.
- Provide support across wider finance activities and contribute to ad hoc financial projects and queries as required.

Relationships

The Finance Manager will report into the Director of Finance, Governance & Operations and will be an integral member of the Finance, Governance & Operations team.
The successful candidate will build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, supporting budget holders with financial understanding and decision making, while also maintaining effective relationships with external finance partners and stakeholders.

About You

Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for someone who truly lives them:
- Inclusive – You collaborate naturally, seek diverse opinions, and welcome feedback. You treat everyone with respect, integrity, and honesty.
- People-Centred – You’re an excellent communicator who builds strong, lasting relationships across all levels. You demonstrate high emotional intelligence in your interactions.
- Ambitious – You’re proactive, creative, and open to new ideas. You set ambitious goals, take accountability, and embrace learning through experimentation and failure.
- Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy – You’re decisive, resilient, and unafraid to tackle difficult issues. You show sound judgment, protect confidentiality, and lead with courage.
In addition to these values, the following knowledge, skills, and experience are essential or desirable for this role.

Success Criteria

Finance:
- Accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.
- Strong financial understanding and accountability across budget holders.
- Finance operating as a trusted and proactive business partner across the organisation.
- Effective cash flow management and monitoring of reserves (in line with Reserves Policy).
- Minimal bad debt and strong financial controls.

General:
- Positive team engagement and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborative and supportive working relationships across departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA) or can demonstrate equivalent qualified-by-experience expertise.
- Has strong financial management and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Can communicate financial information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
- Enjoys building collaborative working relationships across teams and organisational levels.
- Is organised, proactive, and comfortable balancing operational finance responsibilities with strategic support.
- Has experience of grant funding and/or working within a sports governing body environment (desirable).

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on financial operations with business partnering and organisational support. While there is opportunity to contribute strategically, the role also requires consistency, accuracy, and ownership of core financial processes.
How to apply: If you’re inspired and excited about working at British Triathlon, we’d love to hear from you. Please have a good read through of the full Job Description at www.britishtriathlon.org/about-us/job-vacancies. To apply, click this link - https://app.beapplied.com/apply/ntdhhymtkz?utm_source=UK-Sport - and “Start your application”. Include your CV and a cover letter (or another format if you prefer) explaining why you are the right fit for the role and what excites you about the opportunity.