Senior Finance Systems Product Owner - Internal only

Internal vacancy

In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants. #LI-DNI

About us 

The RNLI is a charity with the purpose to save lives at sea with a vision to save every one. We provide a 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

If this sounds like you, and you are someone who is a qualified accountant with proven experience of working on digital transformation programmes  – apply today! 

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.

Safeguarding and referencing

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include reference checks at offer stage and relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.