Associate, Finance Technology Business Partner

LFC Foundation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts

Job summary

LFC Foundation is seeking a Finance Technology Business Partner to lead the strategic direction and delivery of our Finance technology landscape at Liverpool FC. You will drive the systems roadmap, lead cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, and champion AI-driven improvements to optimise costs and performance.

The role demands extensive experience in finance tech leadership, strong governance and a proactive approach in a dynamic, fan-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior Finance Technology/Product experience in a complex org.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to document and present complex processes and user journeys.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards from data insights.
• Proactive, adaptable problem solving with Agile/Scrum experience.
• Experience with Jira, Trello or similar tools.
• UX/UI principles and process improvement knowledge.
• Knowledge of compliance, governance, and security requirements.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of the Finance Technology strategy.
• Manage Finance systems roadmap, backlog and improvements.
• Drive system enhancements, integrations and process optimisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product teams on business-focused solutions.
• Champion AI and innovation opportunities for efficiency and performance.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions, prioritisation and cost optimisation.
• Support business case development for technology changes.
• Manage relationships with Finance technology suppliers and partners.
• Oversee finance system integrations across the club’s tech landscape.
• Ensure governance, security and regulatory compliance of systems and suppliers.
• Promote responsible use of AI technologies and data management standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Jira / Trello

Data analysis

AI & automation

Finance tech leadership

UX/UI understanding

Regulatory awareness

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O)

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

About The Role

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

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.

Benefits

• 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

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