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Genus Plc; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Product Owner to join the Finance product team. You will be the main link between Finance stakeholders and agile IT teams, responsible for owning the product backlog and ensuring high-quality delivery that meets business and compliance needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance/ERP, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or similar ERP systems. This role offers various employee benefits and a flexible working policy.

Benefits

Performance‑related bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Private medical cover

Health cash‑back scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee share plan

Flexible working policy

Enhanced maternity leave

Comprehensive L&D programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Finance/ERP.
• Knowledge of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Finance product roadmap.
• Prioritise backlog items for maximum business value.
• Gather requirements from Finance stakeholders.
• Ensure delivered features meet quality and audit standards.
• Drive process improvements and support change management.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

Agile frameworks

Education

Foundation-level finance accreditation (e.g., AAT Level 2/3)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to join our Finance product team, acting as the main link between Finance stakeholders and agile IT teams. You will own the product backlog, prioritise improvements, and ensure solutions meet business, compliance, and user needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Finance product roadmap.
• Prioritise backlog items for maximum business value.
• Gather requirements from Finance stakeholders.
• Ensure delivered features meet quality and audit standards.
• Drive process improvements and support change management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Finance/ERP.
• Knowledge of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or similar ERP.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe).

Preferred

• CSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent certification.
• Foundation-level finance accreditation (e.g., AAT Level 2/3).

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Pension.
• Private medical cover.
• Health cash‑back scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee share plan.
• Flexible working policy (where appropriate).
• Enhanced maternity leave: 12 weeks full pay, 4 weeks 50% pay, then SMP.
• Comprehensive L&D programme, including access to Genus University and language learning.

Company

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer and a global FTSE 250 company. We specialise in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world. With operations in over 70 countries and a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, we are leaders in sustainable animal genetics.

Values

• Collaborate as One Team.
• Create value for customers.
• Innovate with purpose.
• Never stop improving.