Finance Business Partner (12-month FTC)

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Football Club seeks a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month contract to support the FP&A team in financial planning and analysis. This role involves managing the forecast process, providing insights, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have a degree and relevant professional qualifications along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

High street discounts

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Required degree and professional qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the business area.
• Ability to analyze data and support recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly forecast process, focusing on P&L and Cashflow.
• Provide financial analysis to support senior leadership.
• Produce monthly reports for senior leadership and ExCo.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role supports the FP&A team in financial planning and analysis, aligned with key deadlines and deliverables. You will collaborate with Finance colleagues and key non-finance stakeholders, such as budget holders and managers, to develop and deliver financial plans that meet the Club's needs and priorities.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the monthly forecast process for relevant business areas, focusing on P&L, Cashflow, and ensuring financial sustainability, while communicating Opportunities and Risks.
• Provide financial analysis and data to support the Director, FP&A, CFO, and the wider team, ensuring timely and accurate financial information to uphold the team's reputation.
• Own business partnering for specific departments, supporting decision-making through insightful information and analysis.
• Produce monthly reports for regular reporting packs, including updates for ExCo and other key reports for senior leadership.
• Support the management of Capex Budget through business cases, forecasting, and budget processes, aiding senior approval of Capex spend.
• Collaborate across FP&A and Finance departments to align goals and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of financial frameworks and external trends, and pursue personal development aligned with best practices.

Who are we looking for?

• Degree and professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) are essential.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the business area.
• Attention to detail balanced with the ability to provide information swiftly for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels.
• Proven implementer, persuasive, and assertive to drive improvements within FP&A.
• Comfortable with change and capable of supporting delivery of information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with senior finance leadership.
• Ability to analyze data from various sources and support recommendations.

Why should you apply?

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, primarily based at our Liverpool city centre office on Chapel Street.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits include high street discounts, various benefit schemes, and volunteering opportunities through our LFC Foundation.

Liverpool FC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aims to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and perspectives.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.