Financial and Business Analyst Organisation Premiership Rugby Salary c.£50,000 to £55,000 per annum (plus excellent benefits) Location London (Victoria)/Hybrid Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 22 September 2025 Job Description POSITION TITLE: Financial & Business Analyst DEPARTMENT: CEO office REPORTS TO: CEO (plus dotted lines to Finance Director and Head of Governance)DIRECT REPORTS: Nil LOCATION: Victoria (3 days), Hybrid (2 days)TYPE OF CONTRACT: Full TimeOverviewWe are seeking a Financial & Business Analyst to strengthen our financial reporting and provide data-driven insights that support both our commercial operations and rugby strategy.Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Finance Director and Head of Governance, this role will play a key role in financial planning, reporting, and data analysis. The role will combine core finance responsibilities with broader business insight, supporting commercial decision-making, business modelling, programme management and long-term strategy.Key Accountabilities Financial MonitoringSupporting the Head of Governance, this role will play a key role in financial planning, reporting, and data in managing the operational and compliance aspects of the Financial Monitoring Regulations, to include (but not limited to):鈥� Analysis of historical and forecast financial information (cashflows, P&L, balance sheets) as part of the pre-season and mid-season assessments鈥� Identify risks, issues or red flags, and test assumptions with clubs to assess forecast model integrity鈥� Model sensitivities to different scenarios and business decisions鈥� Build systems to collate, store, review and report on financial data for long term analysis鈥� Develop benchmarking reporting for clubs and aggregated league financial health (including debt and shareholder support)Rugby Department 鈥� Develop and maintain data strategies and systems to track player, squad, and tournament performance鈥� Provide insight into player workload, academy development, and salary cap compliance鈥� Maintain KPI dashboards on attendance, competitiveness, and other key success measures鈥� Support the rugby strategy via the collation, analysis and visualisation of insightful data-driven information to support future decision-making鈥� Support the business in its adherence to Data Protection requirementsFinancial Management & ReportingProvide support and expertise to the Finance Director in the following areas:鈥� Support month-end and year-end closing processes鈥� Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary鈥� Maintain financial reporting packs鈥� Partner with operational teams to understand financial impacts and support performance improvements鈥� Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts鈥� Conduct cost analysis and profitability reviews of products鈥� Maintain financial models for business planning and scenario analysis鈥� Preparation of accounts for Holding Company (three entities)Executive SupportProvide support and expertise to the CEO in the following areas:鈥� Provide programme management for key business initiatives, including tracking progress, coordinating reporting and updates, and highlighting risks or issues 鈥� Support strategic projects through data analysis, financial modelling, briefing papers, and presentations 鈥� Partner closely with the CEO to provide analytical, organisational, and coordination support on cross-business priorities鈥� Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate complex information simply鈥� Ensure data integrity and clear communication across finance and non-finance audiences Business Partnering & Insight鈥� Build strong relationships with managers across the business, acting as a trusted advisor鈥� Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights and models鈥� Support evidence-based decision-making with cost, revenue and performance analysisSkills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential鈥� Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent analytical experience鈥� Strong grasp of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting鈥� Advanced Excel, strong data analysis skills and financial modelling鈥� Ability to design and interpret dashboards/visualisations (Power BI, Tableau, or similar desirable)鈥� Proven ability to explain complex information simply to varied audiences鈥� Excellent presentation skills (including producing high quality decks in PowerPoint or equivalent)鈥� Strong organisational skills and attention to detail鈥� Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines 鈥� Knowledge of data protection and ethical handling of sensitive information鈥� Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting audit processes that align to identified risks鈥� Experience with systems-based technology including data warehousing, reporting and analytical toolsDesirable鈥� Experience in a finance business partnering role鈥� Familiarity with sports or performance data鈥� Understanding of salary cap frameworks and compliance鈥� Experience preparing board or regulator-level reports鈥� Comfort working in a growing, fast-paced environment where responsibilities evolve鈥� Experience of working in sports administration and/or a related field (i.e. auditing, accounting, financial management and/or financial analysis) numeracy skillsWhat We鈥檙e Looking ForWe want someone who combines financial rigour with analytical curiosity 鈥� equally comfortable closing the books, modelling scenarios, or advising on player workload trends. You鈥檒l be proactive, collaborative, and motivated by turning data into decisions that help the business succeed.We are striving to create an inclusive workplace by attracting the most talented individuals and welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, disability or status.All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor any applicants under the tier 2 visa programme and are therefore unable to accept applications from any candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK. This role will require the successful candidate to be based predominantly at the head office in Victoria, London How to apply HOW TO APPLY: In writing with a current CV (maximum 2 pages) and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by e-mail to Joanna Whittaker, Head of HR at jwhittaker@premrugby.com Closing Date: Monday 22nd September at 5pm Share X LinkedIn Email