About us
The RNLI is a charity with the purpose to save lives at sea with a vision to save every one. We providea 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service, lifeguards, fundraising, and drowning prevention. Our frontline lifesavers and fundraisers need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day.
We are looking for a Senior Finance Systems Product Owner to join our Financial Governance team, who will ensure the RNLI is supported by an efficient cloud-based system capability, delivering maximum value to stakeholders by ensuring our systems support us to meet our organisational goals and regulatory compliance
Your role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. You will be coming into this new role at an interesting time as we shape the organisation to take on the challenges of the future with the delivery of our 5-Year Plan (2026 to 2030) in support of our overall RNLI strategy.
As Senior Finance Systems Product Owner you will be accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle of the Finance platform estate, leading delivery from solution design and development through deployment, adoption, and sustainable operations.
Leading a team of finance systems and subject matter experts you will ensure business requirements are understood, prioritised, and translated into effective solutions, working closely with ID&S, Strategic Programmes and Delivery Partners to maximise business value. On behalf of Finance, the successful candidate will lead the delivery of enabling technology to support the RNLI’s 2030 plan of a Service Led Operating Model and ensure the readiness of people adopting the modern technology/ways of working.
About You
To be considered as our new Senior Finance Systems Product Owner you will be someone who can demonstrate effective leadership in complex change environments, with a focus on delivering outcomes. We are looking for someone who brings strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, and provide clear direction during periods of meaningful change and through stable operations. You will also have:
- Fully qualified membership of accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Strong knowledge of finance processes, controls, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of charity finance and experience with ERP and cloud finance systems.
- Skilled in requirements analysis and end-to-end finance process design and optimisation.
- Proven leader in finance transformation, technology delivery, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in managing internal and external suppliers or vendors
- Excellent communication, team building, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of the Microsoft D365
In return, you will be part of an extraordinary team and have the satisfaction of playing a significant role in driving forward the business of the RNLI: saving lives at sea.
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Senior Finance Systems Product Owner in Poole employer: RNLI
RNLI is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a supportive work culture, offering flexible working arrangements from home while allowing for meaningful travel across Scotland. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth, all while contributing to a vital cause that saves lives at sea. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
