The Two Circles purpose is to build a better future for the sports industry. We define better in terms of commercials, sustainability, inclusivity, and digitization, for businesses, fans, media, owners and investors. We will grow the value of sports and we will do this by knowing fans best, through the power of the relationships that we build and the power of data that we process. We work with 800+ leading sports rights-owners including Juventus, World Rugby, Premier League, UEFA and Mercedes F1, and we employ more than 1000 people across 14 offices around the world. We are on a mission to build an inclusive business that creates life-enriching opportunities for our team.

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. Reporting into a Lead Business Partner, this role partners with business leaders to support financial planning, performance management and commercial decision making across Capability/s and/or Region.  

We're looking for a dynamic, collaborative and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership, and brings a proactive, can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders, translating financial data into clear, actionable business insight, and continually identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. 

As a strong team player, they will build trusted relationships across the business and help deliver meaningful commercial impact through high-quality financial support and decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Planning 

• Partner with business leaders to deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing clear insight into risks, opportunities and business performance. 

• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling, scenario analysis and commercial recommendations. 

• Improve forecasting accuracy and planning processes, including automation and the evolution towards rolling forecasts. 

• Support cash forecasting and working capital performance where relevant. 

Performance Reporting & Insight 

• Produce timely management reporting and performance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year. 

• Deliver meaningful financial and operational insights, translating complex data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. 

• Analyse revenue, margin and profitability trends at client, project and capability level to inform business decisions. 

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, invoicing and financial data through close collaboration with commercial and finance teams. 

Systems & Continuous Improvement 

• Champion improvements to financial systems and planning tools (e.g. Planful) to enhance reporting, forecasting and decision support. 

• Drive process improvements through automation, AI and data-led solutions to increase efficiency and insight. 

Collaboration & Leadership 

• Build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business, acting as a trusted commercial partner. 

• Contribute to Finance's continuous improvement agenda, sharing best practice and supporting the development of a high-performing finance function. 

Requirements

Essential 

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 4-5 years relevant financial experience gained in an industry environment 

• Good understanding of financial management & business processes  

• Experience gained in FP&A and/or commercial finance roles 

• Strong analytical & technical skills 

• Flexibility required to succeed in an entrepreneurial/high growth company  

• Good, confident communicator, able to provide insight & guidance to senior stakeholders & boards & an ability to influence 

• Ability to work collegiately with finance colleagues & business customers  

• Continuous improvement mindset 

Desirable 

• Experience working for a SME 

• Experience working for global business 

• Experience in sports or a related entertainment industry  

• Experience in a people-led agency environment  

• Comfortable with a change environment and driving automation and process change 

• Experience using a financial planning system (such as Planful, Anaplan) 

• Personal empathy with sports 

While these are the key role attributes, we recruit principally for drive, flexibility, emotional intelligence and a desire to succeed in a results-based but heavily team-orientated business. Even if you feel you don’t tick 100% of the boxes but feel you could bring value to the role, we’d still love to hear from you!

Benefits

What can we offer you?

We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package

• Renowned Team Days often throughout the year
• Summer Away Days
• 23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a ‘Big Life Event’ and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus based on company performance
• Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases
• Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Mobile phone contribution
• Sport Challenge contribution
• Gym membership contribution
• 2x annual kit drops

Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it.

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.