At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of our core finance system and manage product development.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at POL, driving innovation in finance technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 27.5 days leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on finance transformation while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in product management and a passion for finance technology.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive plus comprehensive benefits package
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line
Contract Type: 12 Month FTC
Working pattern: Hybrid
Location: London
Closing Date: 6th August
What To Expect
The Product Owner (Finance Transformation) is a key member of the Technology Product Team at POL, accountable for driving the successful evolution of POL’s core finance system whether through a major upgrade of the existing platform or the implementation of a new solution.
This role is responsible for the day-to-day product management of the CFS (Core Finance System) initiative and will work closely with internal finance, data, transformation and procurement teams, as well as external delivery partners. The Product Owner will lead the definition, documentation, and prioritisation of user stories, including the creation of clear and detailed acceptance criteria.
A critical part of this role is ensuring that development teams, integration workstreams, and third-party suppliers can deliver to an agreed transformation roadmap and a phased roll-out plan covering design, build, testing, migration, and deployment activities.
Acting as a key member of the CFS transformation team, the Product Owner will take a leading role in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. They will also work closely with wider programme teams to help manage dependencies, support integration across key business processes, surface risks and issues early, and highlight opportunities to accelerate progress. Regular updates will be provided to the CFS steerco and programme team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
The Product Owner will model Post Office behaviours and take a Finance first mindset - ensuring the needs of Finance users, Postmasters, and wider business stakeholders are at the forefront. The role includes managing the transformation backlog and supporting the creation of a forward-looking roadmap beyond initial implementation into optimisation phases.
What We Can Do For You
Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus
Product Owner - Finance Transformation in London employer: Post Office Ltd
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