Finance Data Product Owner Cheshire

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Finance Data Product Owner to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Cheshire. Our client is seeking an experienced finance systems professional to take ownership of their reconciliation and finance automation product suite. This role will focus on driving adoption of finance systems, supporting strategic change initiatives, optimising finance processes, and delivering data-driven solutions across Group Finance. The successful candidate will work closely with finance and technology stakeholders to improve controls, automation, reporting and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: Own the delivery and continuous improvement of reconciliation platforms and wider finance automation tools Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system solutions Lead the delivery of system enhancements, defect fixes and strategic project changes Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and data visualisations to support finance decision making Drive process optimisation, data governance and automation initiatives across finance systems About You Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst or Finance Systems professional within Financial Services Strong understanding of finance processes, accounting principles, financial statements, balance sheets and cash flows Experience working with finance systems, ERP platforms and finance transformation programmes Strong data analysis capability with experience using SQL, Power BI, reporting tools and data management processes Experience delivering change through Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Skills: Experience with AutoRek or other reconciliation platforms Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes and finance data governance Experience within insurance, life and pensions, or wider financial services environments Understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements Experience mentoring junior team members and supporting business change initiatives About Us FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension