IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we look for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next. The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking an experienced Product Owner, with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in driving and supporting the function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will engage stakeholders and translate business needs to manage backlog and deliver required features, and ongoing improvement, encompassing user support, application support, operational support, project work, development and testing, change control and documentation. Team Management: help build a team and oversee the daily work, performance and development of that team. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: act as the key interface among Finance and Accounting, IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, delivery and improvement of financial systems services and application(s). Vendor Management: engage and work with third party providers and support, including management of financial system subscriptions, and collaboration on platform maintenance and optimisation activities. Business Process Management: understand financial processes and regulations, and supervise documentation of user support processes, procedures, policies, templates and reports in line with the firm's management requirements and standards. Application Management: oversee provision of application support, including tracking query volumes, response times and delivery standards, and scheduled and batch processing of necessary tasks and reporting such as period-end reporting and close. User Requirements Planning and Management: identify, assess and select opportunities and user requirements for process and system enhancements and testing, and translate these into technical specifications for related integrations, customisations and user support. Project and Continuous Improvement Management: provide careful oversight, prioritise and plan delivery of technical solutions and product customisations, which meet business needs, have maximum usability and provide fit-for-purpose operations. We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations, ideally within a law firm or other professional services environment. A solid understanding of core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting). Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment. Some experience or background in technical change management and control, including working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. SAP, Oracle, D365, Workday, NetSuite or similar). Knowledge and/or experience with Agile would be helpful. Team player – flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. #LI-JC1 #LI-Hybrid Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Scrum Product Owner-Hybrid in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Norton Rose Fulbright is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that empowers employees to thrive in their careers. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm provides flexible working arrangements and a range of family-friendly policies, ensuring that all team members can achieve a healthy work-life balance. As part of a global law firm, employees have access to unique growth opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile cases within a supportive and ambitious culture.
