Associate, Finance Technology Business Partner - Liverpool in Treuddyn

Associate, Finance Technology Business Partner - Liverpool Job Introduction

We are looking for a Finance Technology Business Partner to join the team at Liverpool FC.

You will own and support the Finance team's technology and systems, driving system improvements, integrations, and technical change initiatives.

Acting as the Finance technology expert, they will lead innovation, enhance processes, ensure compliance with governance and security standards, manage key supplier relationships, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Club to deliver effective technology solutions that meet business needs.

What will you be doing?

• Product Leadership & Strategy
• Support the development and delivery of the Finance Technology strategy.
• Manage the Finance systems roadmap, backlog, and improvement priorities.
• Drive system enhancements, integrations, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product teams to deliver business-focused solutions.
• Champion AI and innovation opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making, prioritisation, and cost optimisation.
• Support business case development and investment proposals for technology change.
• Technology & Vendor Management
• Manage relationships with Finance technology suppliers and partners.
• Evaluate, onboard, and oversee third-party technology providers.
• Lead and support Finance system integrations across the Club's technology landscape.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
• Ensure Finance systems and suppliers comply with governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote the responsible and compliant use of AI technologies.
• Drive high standards of data management, documentation, and system governance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure Finance system performance and effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance on Finance technology to support operational excellence and business outcomes.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior Finance Technology/Product role within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse, document, and present complex processes and user journeys.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and communicating insights from data.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, adaptable approach.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar.
• Good understanding of UX/UI principles and process improvement.
• Knowledge of compliance, governance, and security requirements.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency and business outcomes.

Essential Technical Skills

• Experience with Finance platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience defining and monitoring KPIs, targets, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and confidently engage with senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Understanding of customer journeys across ticketing, retail, memberships, events, or entertainment sectors.
• Experience working within a fan-focused, sport, leisure, or entertainment organisation.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time perm position working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our city centre office in Liverpool.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts and much more!
• LFC Benefits. pdf

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within.

We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Associations Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch.

We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all.

We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business.

If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.

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