Lead Financial Systems Product Owner (m/f/d)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

This newly created role, reporting to the Tribe Product Owner for Corporate Systems, is part of our Product Owner team. In this position, you will act as a crucial link between business departments and technical teams, ensuring that financial software and systems meet the organization's needs. You will define the vision and strategy for financial systems, streamlining financial processes and supporting the company's growth. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

As the Lead Financial Systems Product Owner (m/f/d), you will not only understand finance teams' business needs but also translate these requirements into technical specifications for development teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. You will ensure that the financial systems meet compliance, reporting, and operational requirements. Working with business stakeholders, development teams, and third-party providers, you will oversee the accurate implementation and thorough testing of system requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial operations, accounting, or financial systems implementation. 

THE CHALLENGE 

• Manage various financial enterprise systems, including Dynamics 365 F&O, OneStream, and Kyriba. 
• Advise finance departments on best practices and approaches to meet their needs. 
• Proactively suggest improvements for existing processes and systems. 
• Ensure financial systems comply with relevant regulatory requirements. 
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their processes, translating complex business requirements into actionable solutions that improve customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness. 
• Act as the advocate for finance users and business customers, ensuring the financial systems are customer-centric and support a seamless user experience. 
• Address any issues related to financial reporting, data integrity, or system functionality. 
• Define, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for financial systems, ensuring performance aligns with business objectives and identifying areas for optimization. 

YOUR PROFILE 

Required:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, particularly with financial systems or ERP platforms. 
• Strong understanding of financial processes (e.g., general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting). 
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between business processes and technical solutions, ensuring customer needs are at the core of all system developments. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical teams. 
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to make quick, informed decisions. 
• Ability to work with IT teams to ensure system integrations, data migrations, and technical functionality. 
• Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS) and how they affect financial systems. 
• Interest in learning new applications and environments. 
• Willing to travel and collaborate with colleagues in other Sportradar offices. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. . 
• Certification in Agile methodologies is a plus. 
• Experience working with cloud-based financial systems is a plus. 
• Experience in data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar is a plus. 

OUR OFFER

• Become part of one of the fastest growing businesses in the digital sports environment and help us scale our operations
• Exciting job field with the opportunity for personal development
• Working with international colleagues (the main language in the office is English)
• Education and training, like German and English courses and Sportradar eAcademy
• Health Care, workshops, and life insurance policy
• Lunch Club and complimentary fresh fruit and coffee in the office
• Tickets for sports events and concerts, as well as billiard, table soccer, and darts for after-work sports activities in the office
• Team events, like Happy Hours or runs, summer, and year-end party
• A hybrid working model, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from a home office when needed

While we value the opportunities to work from home, we truly believe that being together, and sharing ideas, opportunities, trials and tribulations with teammates make us stronger and more innovative – individually and as a company. We strengthen the fibers of our Company each and every day, just by being together. For this reason, we operate a hybrid model where we are in the office 3 days a week. 

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience. 

The office in Linz embraces the departments Accounting and Controlling, Innovation, Live Scouting, parts of Sportradar’s Live Odds Production as well as members of Sales and Development teams. Trading, parts of the ad:s and AV team are located in Linz too. Video about Linz office available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1I9-SIbGRQ&t=14s . Curently approximately 160 Sportradar employees and freelancers are based in our Linz office.

Buckle up, hold on tight and get ready for an incredible adrenaline-rush throughout this exciting ride with us: #maketheteam and shape your future as well as ours! 

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!