Product Owner - Finance

Genus PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural biotechnology leader is seeking an experienced Product Owner to join their Finance product team in Manchester, UK. The role involves defining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring solutions meet business and compliance needs, and maintaining the product roadmap. Ideal candidates have experience in Finance/ERP as well as agile frameworks. Additional perks include flexible working, performance bonuses, and extensive benefits. Join the team to contribute to a sustainable future through agricultural innovations.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Medical cover

Flexible Working Policy

Comprehensive L&D program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Finance / ERP.
• Knowledge of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Finance product roadmap.
• Prioritise backlog items for maximum business value.
• Ensure delivered features meet quality and audit standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

CSPO, SAFe POPM or equivalent certification

Foundation-level finance accreditation (AAT Level 2/3)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to join our team focused on working the for 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.

You Will

• 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

Requirements

• 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)

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

Tackling climate change :

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Benefits Overview

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Private Medical cover
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate / practicable)
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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