Finance, Grants and Contracts Business Partner

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Holborn London, Hybrid Working available Salary: circa £47,000 The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is the governing and regulatory body for horseracing in Great Britain. It is the BHA’s role to act for and on behalf of the whole sport, ensuring that the highest standards apply on and away from the racecourse. It is responsible for promoting, and regulating the sport, which is at the heart of a major leisure and entertainment sector, a leading betting product and the focus of an important breeding sector. The Finance department is looking to recruit an integral new role as Finance, Grants and Contracts Business Partner, reporting into the Senior Finance Business Partner. This role will manage all BHA led and coordinated stakeholder grant applications to industry funders (including HBLB, Racing Foundation). This will involve managing the grant process from application through to drawdown and reporting to funders (including coordinating KPIs). Support with internal monthly management accounts reporting, as well as the key industry forums such as the Industry Programme Board. You will be responsible for leading the proactive management of the BHA’s major contracts including LGC (equine drug testing) and Weatherby’s (Racing administration). Operational finance support will also be required for routine monthly transactional posting, ad-hoc finance department tasks and projects including support of business partners. The successful candidate will be highly organised with an ability to multitask and deal with high volumes of work. You will be able to gain an understanding of the wider team’s deadlines to ensure tasks are completed within desired timeframes, while maintaining a calm demeanour. You will have the ability to deliver high quality customer service and excellent attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Being an enthusiastic team player, with a good sense of humour is also desirable. Equal opportunities We acknowledge that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success and we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. People with disabilities or from ethnically diverse communities are currently underrepresented in the organisation and therefore we welcome these candidates to apply. The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2025. Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact us to provide further details.

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