Finance Product Owner

City: Denver

Division: Corporate Technology

Your opportunity

Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA Record to Report (R2R) solutions
Lead and delegate configuration and understanding the Finance system landscape, including Basware, Revport, Xactly Incent and Concur to Finance Systems Analysts
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze processes, and propose SAP S/4HANA solutions aligned with industry best practices
Plan and Drive Fit to Standard sessions to Local Key Users for all Record to Report processes
Provide functional expertise in SAP S/4 HANA SAP FI/CO modules, covering General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (AA)
Work closely with deployment business team on UAT, resolving or escalating
Act as the Product Owner for the ‘Record to Report (RTR)’ and ‘Treasury/Bank & Cash mgmt (T/BCM)’ Agile Software Development teams across the globe
Plan, prioritize, and maintain a healthy product backlog of features that standardize finance processes, improve finance data quality and improve automation while delivering key results which are aligned to the company strategy of simple excellence
Translate business and technical requirements into clear features and user stories/value increments for agile teams to implement
Facilitate backlog refinement and sprint planning in partnership with the ScrumMaster, key vendors and business stakeholders. Also tune the planning process to the operational monthly, quarterly, and annual financial cadence
Collaborate with stakeholders regarding the correction (or not) of defects in a time sensitive manner to ensure timely closing of books
Participate in the scrum ceremonies, evaluate project/product progress, and communicate status & risks appropriately
Also work closely with the finance Release train engineer and other product owners in Finance (PTP, GRC, Tax, Financial planning, reporting, Platform) and other domains (HR, Corporate, Operations) in the quarterly PI planning process
Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or another relevant discipline
10+ years experience in SAP Functional Roles with Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA R2R Processes
SAP Financial Accounting
SAP Controlling
SAP Treasury
SAP Project Systems
Experience leading full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations and upgrades, including SAP S/4HANA
ScrumMaster/Product owner certification
Minimum 10+ years practical experience in SAP functional solution design and delivery
Minimum 10+ years in a senior lead role either directly or indirectly leading a team of SAP professionals
10+ years of experience in large-scale SAP S/4HANA deployments or transformations
Experience in Finance Record to Report processes
Strong understanding of SAP Activate methodology, including Fit-to-Standard workshops, Business Process Redesign, and Agile Implementation
Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university or technical school in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, or related equivalent
Hands-on functional experience working in various sub-modules of S/4HANA FICO with integration to MM
Proven track record of successful SAP implementations as a Functional Lead/Lead Architect
Experience and knowledge in integration of SAP with non-SAP systems, including internally-developed and off-the-shelf software
History of designing complex SAP solutions to enable unique business processes
Experience in SAP development estimation and using best practices in SAP solution delivery
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including strong presentation skills

Nice to have skills

Ability to interact with all levels of business stakeholders, from executive to field staff
Willingness to learn, teach, and share information with teammates, peers, management, and users
Experience managing individual assignments within large SAP implementations strongly preferred
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong role model with passion for excellence; able to motivate and inspire teams; recognized as impactful leader with consistent record of building and maintaining continuous improvement culture
Ability to drive improvements, results driven
Solid understanding of governance structures with experience developing and implementing effective strategies with appropriate levels of compliance across disparate organizations
Extensive controls experience; able to translate into operational results
Ability to work proactively, independently, and as a strategic partner in a team environment
Proven problem-solving and analytic skills
Proven success working with self-directed, virtual team members
In-depth understanding of Agile process and principles
Outstanding communication, presentation, leadership, and relationship building skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders, with emphasis on empathy, professionalism, and diplomacy

Supervisory responsibilities

Potential for growth

Mentoring
Leadership development programs
Regular training
Career development services
Continuing education courses

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 – $190,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be posted through July 2, 2025.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

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