Product Finance Manager

Lorien; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (2 days per wk

Employer pension contribution up to 10

Enhanced holiday entitlement

12-month fixed-term contract

Job summary

Lorien is recruiting a Product Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role supports Product, Finance and Technology teams, establishing scalable financial processes, governance and controls to aid the growth of Product Teams.

The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, hands-on experience in agile environments, and strong stakeholder management and commercial finance skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience working in agile environments with Product/Digital/Technology teams.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of financial controls, governance, capitalisation and investment accounting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to influence, challenge and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying risks and solving problems in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance across product-related investment, cost allocation, capitalisation and reporting.
• Develop consistent and repeatable processes for mobilising and scaling Product Teams.
• Partner with Product Leads, Delivery Managers and Finance Business Partners to provide commercial support and challenge.
• Identify readiness gaps, risks and control weaknesses before new Product Teams launch.
• Drive improvements in financial data quality, audit evidence and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure robust financial, asset and audit controls remain effective as the Product organisation grows.
• Support ownership transition between Product Finance and wider business finance teams as programmes mature.

Skills

Agile experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial & financial management

Governance & controls

Problem solving & adaptability

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant with experience supporting Product or Technology teams in an agile environment?

Do you enjoy bringing structure, governance and commercial insight to complex, fast-moving business initiatives? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK retailer during a significant period of transformation.

The Opportunity

As Product Finance Manager on an initial 12 month fixed term contract you'll play a critical role in supporting the growth of the organisation's Product operating model. Working across Finance, Product and Technology functions, you'll help establish scalable financial processes, governance and controls as the business expands its Product Teams.

This is a highly visible role where you'll influence key stakeholders, drive financial accountability and ensure the right frameworks are in place to support future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance across product-related investment, cost allocation, capitalisation and reporting.
• Develop consistent and repeatable processes for mobilising and scaling Product Teams.
• Partner with Product Leads, Delivery Managers and Finance Business Partners to provide commercial support and challenge.
• Identify readiness gaps, risks and control weaknesses before new Product Teams launch.
• Drive improvements in financial data quality, audit evidence and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure robust financial, asset and audit controls remain effective as the Product organisation grows.
• Support ownership transition between Product Finance and wider business finance teams as programmes mature.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience working within agile environments and alongside Product, Digital or Technology teams
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Knowledge of financial controls, governance, capitalisation and investment accounting
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• The ability to influence, challenge and collaborate with senior stakeholders
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and solving problems in a changing environment

The Package

• Salary up to £80,000
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Manchester office
• This is a 12 month fixed term contract.