D365 Administrator in Biggin Hill

We are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the environments across D365 Finance & Operations and other integrated System Applications.
• Work with F1 customisations and configurations to ensure that the D365 system is smooth running and optimised.
• Subject matter expert in D365 Finance & Operations and support the team in operational management of the tool and infrastructure.
• Develop, build and manage integrations with the system.
• Create and maintain documents for IT systems and assist building on the documentation process within the department.
• Drive innovation in IT, reviewing current technology offerings and identifying improvements within department responsibilities.
• Manage projects through lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders engaged throughout.
• Implement new solutions and provide training to other technology teams including full documentation and walkthroughs.
• Make appropriate changes and additions to the IT Systems infrastructure within Change management processes.
• Adhere to SOX controls, ISO27001 and PCI-DSS.
• Respond flexibly and adaptively to supporting business requirements, when ad hoc requests are made.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues from a helpdesk and ensure these are managed through our incident management processes.
• Implement security measures, perform security tests and ensure system integrity to maintain a secure IT operating environment for the business, including user roles and permissions management.
• Produce root cause analysis reports in case of failures and issues and work alongside problem management processes.
• Provide user support as necessary within the organisation, and act as point of escalation for other technology teams.
• Be available to work on IT systems outside of usual ‘Business Hours’, both planned and unplanned.
• Travel when required to Formula 1’s business sites and partners' premises.
• Keep abreast of developments in the IT Industry and consider proactively how these may be incorporated into the IT Systems Applications.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities:

• Proficient communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently.
• Highly motivated and well-structured in managing tasks.
• Positive, adaptable, and flexible when faced with challenges.
• Proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset.

Experience:

• Essential Knowledge of Microsoft D365 and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience supporting Logic Apps, Power Apps and Power Automate designing, coding and implementing.
• Knowledge and experience with developing and managing integration principles to Microsoft D365.
• Scripting and automation skills using C# and Python.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of business finance processes.
• Experience working with third parties and managing development items.
• Good customer service, communication and team working skills.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience working in a global organisation across different time zones.
• Experience working within the sports/entertainment industries and working with major events.

Qualifications:

• You will need to have a current UK driving license in this role.
• Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications: Degree, HND/C in IT related Subject or Industry recognized Certifications in relevant subject categories.

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?

From this position, your next step could be into the role of Senior D365 Systems Administrator.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme.
• Dental Care.
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies.
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near to Biggin Hill.
• Free healthy snacks in our offices.
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch.
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure.
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team.
• Discount on F1 merchandise.
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive.
• Perkbox benefit portal and more.

Division: Corporate

Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value. As the global rights holders of this incredible sport, our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether it’s engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications, there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while ensuring we do the right thing as a business, using the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. We are on track to meet our sustainability commitments and work closely with stakeholders across the sport to leave a positive legacy wherever we race. At the same time, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps ensure that everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. This is Formula 1!