Head of Finance

The British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI)

Join us at a defining moment

BASI has come through a major period of change, and we’re now looking for people who want to help shape what comes next.

Since 2019, we’ve worked hard to modernise how BASI operates. The COVID-19 pandemic brought real disruption, but it also gave us a reason to rethink, rebuild and move forward. We’ve strengthened our governance, improved our technology, simplified our structure, protected our financial position and created a stronger platform for future growth.

Today, BASI is officially recognised as the UK’s professional awarding body for snow sports. We support instructors, work with partners, influence international standards and help people turn their passion for the mountains into a career.

Who thrives here?

BASI is a good fit for people who want their work to matter.

You’ll enjoy working here if you like solving practical problems, using evidence to make good decisions and taking responsibility for getting things done. We’re a small team, so people need to be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, working with autonomy and collaborating well with others.

We value curiosity, initiative, professional judgement and a genuine commitment to improving the experience of our members, partners and wider snow sports community.

The opportunity

This is a chance to join BASI at a point where the foundations are in place and the next chapter is ready to be built.

You’ll be part of a focused, ambitious team where your work will be visible and your contribution will count. You’ll help improve how BASI serves its members, supports instructors, works with partners and contributes to the future of snow sports education.

If you’re excited by meaningful work, practical change and being part of a community that loves what it does, we’d love to hear from you.

Help shape the next chapter of BASI.

Position:
Head of Finance

Compensation: £45,000 pro rata

Work pattern:
Part-time 50% of FTE, Pattern TBD

Reports to:

Chief Executive

Location:

UK Based/Hybrid, with travel as required

Responsible for:
Leading BASI’s financial management and day-to-day finance operations, maintaining strong financial performance through accurate bookkeeping, forecasting, reporting, transaction control, cash management and budgetary discipline.

Working with: BASI Board of Directors; BASI Executive Team

The Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring BASI remains financially sustainable, well controlled and able to invest in its strategic priorities. The role combines financial leadership with hands‑on ownership of operational finance, providing accurate reporting, robust controls and insightful analysis to support decision‑making across the Association.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Team, Board and Audit & Risk Subcommittee, the postholder will strengthen financial performance, rebuild and protect reserves, and bring operational finance activity currently supported externally into BASI without loss of control, timeliness or business continuity.

• Lead the annual budget cycle, rolling forecasts, scenario analysis and management reporting in partnership with the Chief Executive and functional heads.
• Monitor financial performance against agreed targets, explain material variances and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure management accounts and clear performance commentary are produced within 7 days of month-end.
• Provide practical financial insight to support organisational priorities, investment choices and sustainable growth
• Lead the quarterly Audit & Risk Subcommittee process, ensuring documentation is available at least two weeks before the meeting and outputs are ready for…