Product Expert

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a System Accountant Expert for a hybrid role focusing on continuously improving finance modules in Workday. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance systems and be a qualified accountant, capable of managing stakeholders and influencing product development. This position offers a competitive salary package, including a pension scheme and various health support resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing stakeholders effectively.
• Strong background in finance systems is essential.
• Knowledge of both agile and traditional software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing vision for finance products.
• Lead teams to understand product services and functions.
• Manage risks related to product releases.

Skills

Stakeholder management experience

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of financial processes

Finance systems experience

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

System Accountant Expert
Competitive Salary plus package (bonus scheme, pension scheme, car/car allowance)

Location - Flexible location and hybrid working with travel to our Cannock or Central London office

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Role

Following a successful implementation of Workday across three countries, we have an exciting opportunity for this newly created role as a Workday Product Expert to help drive continuous improvement within the Core Finance modules of Workday - General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Banking and Expenses. This opportunity would ideally suit a qualified accountant with a strong background in system implementation. The Workday Product Expert will work as part of the Core Products teams, working alongside the Product Owner to manage the development of the finance products. The Workday Product Expert will manage the product development to help create a culture of continuous development in line with the changing finance landscape.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What will you be doing?

• The Product Expert will assist the Product Owner in developing a vision for a product, based on user research and discussions with stakeholders, being clear about direction and gaining support for your views.
• Convey enthusiasm for products, leading teams, stakeholders and users to understand the meaning behind functions & services and acting as a motivating force.
• Manage risks and work with product vendors to resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.
• Tracking and ensuring the products are available and fit for use under the conditions of the service level agreements.
• Work with the Product Owner to influence the product roadmap, contributing primarily to the continuous service improvement function, enhancing the quality and stability of the platform.
• Management of 3rd party support services provided by product vendors.
• Utilise extensive system knowledge to recommend system improvements and roadmap features into the product roadmap.

What are we looking for?

• Stakeholder management experience.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Previous finance systems experience.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including agile techniques and traditional methods.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience of financial processes and knowledge of financial systems.

What\'s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We\'re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we\'re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We\'re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We\'re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.