BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Description

National Cricket Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland

Vacancy listed 26/06/2026

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About Cricket Scotland Cricket Scotland is currently seeking a Business Operations Manager to play a central role in ensuring Cricket Scotland is an effective and trusted governing body for the sport.

As the national governing body for cricket in Scotland, Cricket Scotland is responsible for leading and developing the game from grassroots participation through to international cricket. Working alongside clubs, volunteers, officials, coaches, schools, communities, and partners across the country, we are committed to growing the game and ensuring cricket is inclusive, welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for all.

Our strategy, Uniting People and Communities through Cricket (), sets out a clear vision for the future of the game in Scotland, with a focus on growing participation, supporting clubs, developing the women’s and girls’ game, and creating positive experiences and opportunities across all levels of cricket.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business operations professional who is a team player, has a keen eye for detail and can assist Cricket Scotland deliver effective central services.

Role Purpose The Business Operations Manager is a key senior role within Cricket Scotland, responsible for ensuring the organisation operates effectively, efficiently and sustainably across its core business functions.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Senior Management Team, Board, relevant Committees, outsourced finance providers and external partners, the postholder will lead and strengthen Cricket Scotland’s financial management, business operations, governance support and organisational systems.

Working within a model where core financial and payroll services are delivered by outsourced providers, this role acts as the internal finance lead, ensuring those services are effectively managed, outputs are robust, and financial information is translated into meaningful insight for the business.

This includes providing operational support to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Budget Managers for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cashflow monitoring, funding and grant reporting, audit preparation, financial controls and compliance.

Beyond finance, the Business Operations Manager will support the effective running of the organisation through strong administrative, operational and governance processes. They will contribute to business planning, risk management, continuous improvement, supplier and contract management, and the development of policies and procedures that help Cricket Scotland operate as a modern, well governed national sporting body.

This is a hands on, analytical and business facing leadership role, suited to a proactive and solutions focused professional who can combine financial discipline with operational oversight, collaborative working and a clear commitment to the long term sustainability and success of cricket in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as Cricket Scotland’s internal lead for business operations and for coordinating the organisation’s relationship with its outsourced finance partner, providing clear advice, support and challenge to colleagues, budget holders and senior leaders.
• Act as the primary internal liaison with Framework Advisory, Cricket Scotland’s outsourced financial services provider, and other business services providers and partners, as appropriate.
• Work closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team, Board Committees, Framework Advisory and other external business services providers to support effective organisational planning, financial oversight and decision making.
• Support continuous improvement of outsourced business operations processes and reporting to ensure compliance with all legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Working with the outsourced partners, ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial data, payroll processing, VAT returns etc.
• Lead on Cricket Scotland’s business relationships to ensure the provision of high quality products and services to suit the needs of the business.
• Ensure outsourced financial services provide accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting, including income, expenditure, cashflow, budget performance and variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and supporting papers for the CEO, Senior Management Team, Board and relevant Committees.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting key risks, opportunities, trends and variances.
• Ensure budget holders receive clear and accessible financial information to support effective decision making and budget management.
• Support the development of reporting formats, dashboards and management information that improve organisational oversight and accountability.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Coordinate Cricket Scotland’s internal input into the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, working closely with budget holders, senior leaders and the outsourced finance partner responsible for leading financial planning, modelling, forecasting and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain financial models, scenario planning tools and analysis to support organisational planning, investment decisions and long term sustainability.
• Provide financial and business analysis to support programme delivery, operational planning, commercial activity, funding decisions and strategic priorities.
• Working with Framework Advisory monitor cashflow requirements and support effective planning of organisational resources.
• Assist budget holders in understanding financial performance and to plan and manage income and expenditure effectively.
• Manage overseas transactions to ensure Cricket Scotland optimises its returns from foreign currency payments.

Funding, Grants & Partnerships

• Act as the lead point of contact for sportscotland and the International Cricket Council for all financial reporting and monitoring for funding agreements, working with Framework Advisory to prepare timely and accurate reports by their due dates.
• Work with outsourced finance providers and internal colleagues to ensure funding reports, grant claims and monitoring returns are accurate, timely and compliant with funder requirements.
• Assist where required with financial elements of funding applications, investment cases and partnership reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure funded programmes are planned, monitored and reported effectively.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Support the External Audit relationship including preparation for the annual external audit, collation of working papers and liaison with auditors seeking support from the Fractional Finance Director as required.
• Ensure financial records, controls, processes and procedures are accurate, complete, compliant and audit ready.
• Maintain and regularly review financial policies, procedures and guidance, including the Finance Procedures Manual.
• Support compliance with statutory obligations including Companies Act requirements.
• Oversee and strengthen internal financial controls, authorisation processes, procurement practices and organisational procedures.
• Ensure appropriate handling of confidential, sensitive and commercially relevant information, including Subject Access Requests.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Support strong governance and business operations across Cricket Scotland, working with the CEO, Board, Committees and Senior Management Team as required.
• Manage the maintenance and development of organisational policies, procedures, risk registers, registers of interest and compliance records.
• Oversee and improve administrative (including onboarding), digital and business systems to support efficient organisational delivery.
• Manage or support supplier contracts, service agreements, insurance arrangements and other operational requirements.
• Contribute to organisational planning, performance monitoring, risk management and business continuity arrangements.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and ways of working that enhance efficiency, accountability and organisational resilience.
• Support administrative or business support staff where required, promoting high standards, effective communication and a collaborative working culture.
• Work collaboratively across Cricket Scotland’s performance, development, competitions and corporate functions to support effective delivery nationwide.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs and priorities of Cricket Scotland. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are reasonably consistent with the level and scope of the role.

Success Factors In this role, success will be demonstrated by:

• Delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial and operational information that supports effective decision making.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, Board members, Committees and external partners.
• Ensuring Cricket Scotland maintains high standards of governance, compliance and financial control.
• Continuously improving business processes, systems and organisational efficiency.
• Supporting a collaborative . click apply for full job details