[Hiring] Product Owner @Genus PLC

Role Description

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Requirements

• CSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent certification
• Foundation-level finance accreditation (e.g., AAT Level 2/3)

Company Description

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 vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

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

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.

• 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

• 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)