Overview
Finance Business Manager Jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom at Invictus Games Birmingham 2027
Title: Finance Business Manager
Company: Invictus Games Birmingham 2027
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Who we are
Invictus UK 2027 is a charity and delivery organisation for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, taking place in July 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Sandwell Aquatics Centre. Founded by The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, in 2014, the Invictus Games uses adaptive sport to support the recovery of Wounded, Injured, and Sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans.
Birmingham 2027 will bring together 550 competitors from 25 nations across 12 adaptive sports, including Archery, Athletics, Cycling, Esports, Indoor Rowing, Laser Run, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby.
The Games are about more than competition. Success is measured in every step forward, every challenge faced, every barrier overcome. Every throw, stride, and lift is a victory.
Our mission is to celebrate the unconquered spirit of WIS service personnel and veterans, deliver an outstanding Games, and create lasting social impact across Birmingham and the Midlands.
Through our Impact Programme, we will create recovery opportunities for thousands of WIS and their families, while delivering long-term benefits for Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Birmingham sits at the heart of this story, from life-saving care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to rehabilitation at the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre and support at Fisher House, with many competitors returning to the place that supported them.
Role Summary
The Finance Business Manager will play a central role in ensuring finance is embedded at the heart of decision-making across Invictus UK 2027. Acting as a strategic partner to key directorates, you will provide insight, challenge, and clarity to support the successful delivery of the Games.
You will combine strong financial expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight that supports operational and strategic delivery. This role is critical in ensuring robust financial control, effective planning, and value for money across all areas of the organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Strategic Support
- Serve as the dedicated finance business partner to directorates including Operations, Ceremonies, Communications, Commercial & Sport
- Act as a trusted advisor, supporting decision making through data-driven insight, financial modelling, and analytical commentary
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with functional leads, ensuring financial understanding, ownership, and accountability across the organisation
- Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for both operational teams and senior leadership
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead and coordinate reforecasting processes across assigned directorates
- Produce timely and insightful management reporting, including variance analysis, performance dashboards, and narrative commentary
- Provide high-quality finance input into Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Audit & Risk Committee, and Board papers
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation strategies and informed decision-making
Financial Controls & Operations
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, procurement policies, and delegated authority frameworks
- Maintain accurate and timely financial records, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring readiness and timely resolution of audit queries
- Commercial & Procurement Support
Commercial & Procurement Support
- Support procurement activity by reviewing financial elements of tenders and evaluating commercial proposals
- Assess supplier financial health and contribute to robust commercial decision-making
- Work in partnership with Legal and Procurement teams to support contract negotiations and ensure value for money
- Support sponsorship, grant funding, and revenue reporting activity where required
Event Lifecycle Involvement
- Support financial planning and analysis across all phases of Games delivery, including pre-Games setup, operational ramp-up, Games-time delivery, and post-Games closure
- Contribute to post-Games financial planning and dissolution activities as required
Key Relationships
- Act as the primary finance contact across assigned directorates, supporting all financial queries and requirements
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Invictus UK 2027
- Work closely with external partners and delivery teams to ensure aligned financial planning and execution
