FP&A Systems and Automation Manager - City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom - SportRadar

    SportRadar
    SportRadar City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom

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    We're the world's leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

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    Job Description

    Make the team that changes the way the world experiences sport.

    Sportradar is the leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services. Since 2001, we have occupied a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries; providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business.

    Reporting to the VP - Central FP&A, and working with other members of the FP&A team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial systems utilized within the FP&A department. Your role will involve ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and enhancement of these systems to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities. You will collaborate closely with the FP&A team, accounting team, IT professionals, and other stakeholders to optimize the use of financial systems to meet the organization's strategic objectives.

    THE CHALLENGE:



    Financial Systems Management:
    • Oversee the administration and maintenance of FP&A systems (OneStream) to produce budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools.
    • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security within the financial systems.
    • Implement best practices and processes to streamline financial operations and reporting.
    • Working with accounting team to ensure full reconciliation and understanding of actuals data
    System Enhancements, Automation and Integration:
    • Identify opportunities for system improvements and enhancements to support evolving business needs and processes.
    • Collaborate with IT teams to implement system upgrades, integrations, and customizations.
    • Evaluate and onboard new technologies or tools to optimize financial planning and analysis processes.
    • Drive automation from raw data to insights generation in various FP&A cycles and ad hoc analysis using cutting edge technologies.
    Data Management and Governance:
    • Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to maintain data consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
    • Define data structures, hierarchies, and classifications to support financial reporting and analysis requirements.
    • Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, user guides, and data dictionaries.
    Reporting and Analytics:
    • Collaborate with FP&A and Data Office team to design and generate financial reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses using system data.
    • Support management in understanding and interpreting financial data to facilitate decision-making and strategic planning.
    • Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of financial information to management
    User Support and Training:
    • Provide support and guidance to FP&A team and other users on system functionalities, troubleshooting, and best practices.
    • Be an internal consultant and enabler of new technologies in order to simplify and automate work for individual FP&A team members (scripts, RPA, macros, etc)
    • Develop and deliver training programs to ensure effective utilization of financial systems across the organization.
    • Act as a liaison between FP&A, IT, and external contractors for system-related issues and enhancements.

    YOUR PROFILE:

    • Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
    • Proven experience, 3+ years, in a previous financial systems role, preferably within an FP&A/accounting function within a multinational business.
    • Strong knowledge of FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
    • Proficiency in using financial systems and tools, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), BI (Business Intelligence) platforms, and Microsoft programs. Experience with OneStream desired, but not mandatory
    • Experience with RPA (robotic process automation), Python scripts and/or Visual Basic is a clear advantage
    • Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization
    • Project management experience and familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus
    • Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
    • Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in financial systems and FP&A practices
    • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

    OUR OFFER

    • Be part of one of the fastest-growing digital sports companies in the world at the intersection of sports, betting, and advertising
    • Work together with a highly motivated and enthusiastic core of people
    • Exciting job field with the opportunity for personal development
    • Home office and flexible working hours
    • Team activities, darts and table tennis
    • Tickets for sport events
    Additional Information

    Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences