Job Description
Role Purpose:
The Finance Product Owner Team Lead will collaborate closely with internal Finance teams, technical stakeholders, and third-party vendors to provide in-depth functional knowledge of Finance systems and processes. This role supports the Finance Systems team and the broader Finance & Procurement functions by guiding the effective use of their applications.
They will engage with business stakeholders to gather and document evolving requirements, build and manage a prioritised feature backlog, and work alongside architects and developers to deliver enhancements into Production.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the Finance Product team and face off to key internal finance stakeholders and technical IT teams, providing finance application and processes expertise.
2. Serve as a functional expert for Finance systems such as SAP FICO, Coupa (P2P), and Bottomline PTX (BACS).
3. Partner with business stakeholders and end users to define the strategic direction and roadmap for Finance applications.
4. Collaborate with application owners to scope and design new functionality, maintaining a well-prioritised backlog.
5. Coordinate with internal and external technical teams to develop, test, and deploy new features.
6. Ensure all applications adhere to external compliance requirements, includ...