Product Owner Finance & Accounting

Lead the digital transformation of the global Record-to-Report (R2R) function for a global life sciences organisation.

• Own the product vision and roadmap across financial close, accounting, internal controls, treasury and tax.
• Drive an AI-first approach to Finance digitalisation.
• Focus on transforming traditional financial processes into more automated, intelligent and controlled ways of working.
• Include the adoption of agentic AI to accelerate the financial close and deliver measurable business value.

What you will do.

• Own and champion the product vision and roadmap for an AI-first Finance function, partnering with Accounting, Internal Controls, Treasury and Tax stakeholders.
• Lead the transformation and digitalisation of the end-to-end Record-to-Report process, with particular emphasis on month-end and year-end close.
• Identify, assess and prioritise opportunities for AI, agentic workflows and automation across journals, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, accruals and variance analysis.
• Own and continuously prioritise the product backlog, ensuring delivery teams focus on initiatives that maximise business value and return on investment.
• Translate business requirements into clear epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria for Finance technology enhancements.
• Work closely with development and delivery teams through backlog refinement, sprint planning, product reviews and iterative delivery.
• Act as the primary link between Finance stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring business requirements are understood and translated into effective solutions.
• Track and communicate the value delivered to the Finance function, using data and business feedback to inform future priorities.
• Ensure internal controls, governance, compliance and auditability are embedded into solution design from the outset.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, adoption and change management to ensure new digital capabilities are successfully implemented and embedded across the global Finance community.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and opportunities to improve Finance processes, user experience and operational performance.

What they ask

• At least 5 years' experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst or similar role delivering technology solutions for Finance or Accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Record-to-Report processes, including general ledger, financial close, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, consolidation and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, Treasury and Tax processes.
• At least 5 years' experience working with ERP platforms and financial close or reconciliation solutions.
• Proven experience owning and prioritising a product backlog, working directly with development teams in an Agile delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of product management principles, value-driven prioritisation and outcome-based delivery.
• A practical interest in AI, agentic workflows and automation, with the ability to identify valuable use cases and translate them into actionable product initiatives.
• Experience driving digital transformation and process improvement within Finance, moving beyond traditional system enhancements towards measurable business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior Finance stakeholders and collaborate with technical delivery teams.
• Experience working in complex, global and cross-functional environments.
• A proactive, adaptable and commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive delivery through ambiguity.

Desired.

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP; alternatively, experience with platforms such as SAP or BlackLine.
• Practical exposure to AI-enabled Finance solutions, agentic AI or intelligent automation.
• Experience transforming financial close, accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and experience operating within a regulated or controlled environment.
• Experience within the life sciences sector or another complex, international organisation.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology or a related discipline.