Strategy & Innovation Analyst

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Why Join Birmingham City Football Club?
Working for Birmingham City FC offers you the unique opportunity to be part of a historic football club with a strong community focus. Our Club is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to the success of the organisation.
With a commitment to personal development, flexible working, and a strong sense of unity, Birmingham City FC is a great place to take your HR career to the next level.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Support: Assist in executing strategic projects across the club, collaborating with key leaders, subject matter experts, and partners.
2. Collaboration and Communication: Foster a shared approach across various business areas and projects, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation.
3. Innovation and Growth Analysis: Support innovation initiatives by conducting research and analysis on new business models, products, or services to promote sustainable growth.
4. Process Improvement: Analyse and recommend improvements to existing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
5. Market and Data Analysis: Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, financial modelling, and data analytics to identify trends, assess risks, and discover new business opportunities.
6. Reporting and Insights: Assist in developing and maintaining strategic reporting frameworks for the business across financial and non-financial metrics. Liaise with different departments such as marketing, fan experience, finance, operations, and commercial.

What we’re looking for in you
Essential Requirements

1. Extensive experience in a strategic role.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Economics, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).

Skills & Abilities:

1. Strong financial acumen and ability to create complex business cases.
2. Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
3. Experience in customer experience analysis and journey mapping.
4. Excellent strategic report writing and presentation skills.
5. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives.
6. Proven leadership in managing teams and projects in fast-paced environments.
7. Proficiency in project management software.
8. Adaptability across industries and business models.

Desirable Requirements

1. Experience in a strategy role within MBB, Big 4, consulting, or sports industry management.
2. Familiarity with sports marketing, sponsorship, and media rights negotiations.

Personal Requirements

1. In-office attendance required 4 days per week at the Birmingham office.

At Birmingham City Football Club, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment. We believe that diversity strengthens our club and drives innovation. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities, experiences, and identities, and we are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.