Finance Product Owner, EPM (OneStream)

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Product Owner to take end-to-end responsibility for OneStream as Hempel’s strategic Enterprise Performance Management platform. You will own how the platform is designed, operated and developed across consolidation, reporting, tax, ESG, planning, budgeting and future Finance solutions.

You will combine product ownership with practical system work. In addition to setting direction and governing the roadmap, you will work directly in OneStream to configure, analyse, troubleshoot, test and improve the solution. You will be the internal technical authority and escalation point, ensuring that business priorities are delivered through a coherent, stable and scalable platform.

The business owns what and why. This role owns the technical how, architectural integrity and application lifecycle, working closely with Group Finance, Tax, ESG, Business Finance, Data Governance, Digital teams, developers, super users and external partners.

Key responsibilities

·   Own the platform end to end. Take accountability for the OneStream roadmap, architecture, governance, operational stability, lifecycle and continuous development.

·   Be hands-on in the system. Configure and maintain selected OneStream components, investigate issues, review business rules and transformations, validate integrations, execute testing and support releases and critical Finance cycles.

·   Protect solution integrity. Maintain a coherent design across applications, cubes, dimensions, hierarchies, scenarios, workflows, forms, reports, business rules, integrations, security and user access.

·   Manage demand and delivery. Own the change pipeline from intake and clarification through impact assessment, prioritization, design, approval, delivery, adoption and value realization.

·   Translate needs into solutions. Convert Finance and reporting requirements into scalable OneStream designs, technical requirements, architecture decisions and integration specifications.

·   Lead changes and releases. Coordinate enhancements, upgrades and platform maintenance, including design, regression testing, UAT, deployment readiness, communication, hypercare and stabilization.

·   Ensure reliable operations. Resolve or coordinate incidents involving data loads, integrations, metadata, workflows, forms, reports, business rules, security and access, especially during closing, reporting and planning periods.

·   Understand the full data flow. Assess dependencies and impacts across ERP systems, Finance data platforms, reporting solutions and other connected applications.

·   Set and enforce standards. Ensure solutions are supportable, documented, secure, auditable and compliant with Finance controls and agreed platform principles.

·   Build capability and adoption. Develop the OneStream super-user community and provide clear roles, escalation paths, training, release information, SOPs, FAQs and support materials.

·   Connect stakeholders. Act as the primary interface between Finance, Digital, delivery teams and external partners, balancing business value, technical sustainability and available capacity.

·   Drive continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to simplify processes, automate activities, improve data quality and strengthen reporting and performance management.

Qualifications and experience

·   5–8 years of experience in EPM, Finance systems, Finance transformation or a comparable product ownership role in a multinational environment.

·   Strong hands-on OneStream experience. Experience with HFM, Oracle Hyperion, CCH Tagetik, BlackLine, Workday, SAP EPM or Anaplan may also be relevant.

·   Practical knowledge of OneStream concepts, including cubes, dimensions, hierarchies, metadata, workflows, forms, reports, business rules, security and data integration.

·   Ability to configure, analyse and troubleshoot EPM solutions, and to review and challenge business rules, transformations, integrations and technical designs. Development or coding experience is an advantage.

·   Strong understanding of financial consolidation, group and management reporting, tax, planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.

·   Experience owning an EPM roadmap, backlog, release cycle, change pipeline or continuous-improvement portfolio.

·   Experience supporting business-critical Finance applications and managing incidents, testing, releases, upgrades and external delivery partners.

·   Understanding of Finance systems architecture and integration between EPM, ERP, data platforms, BI and reporting solutions.

·   Ability to translate complex Finance needs into structured requirements and scalable solutions, while managing priorities, dependencies and stakeholders.

·   Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems or a related field, with full professional proficiency in English.

You are

·   A proactive and independent owner who is comfortable both setting direction and doing the detailed system work.

·   Structured, analytical and solution-oriented, with sound business judgement and a strong sense of accountability.

·   A clear communicator who can simplify complex Finance and technical topics for different audiences.

·   A collaborative relationship builder who can influence decisions across functions, cultures and seniority levels.

·   Committed to sustainable solutions, disciplined governance and measurable continuous improvement.

Desirable experience

·   OneStream certification or formal OneStream training.

·   Experience with OneStream Planning, Tax, ESG, reporting and/or analytics

·   Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, SAP S/4HANA, IFS or comparable ERP platforms.

·   Experience with Finance data platforms, integration technologies, Power BI or automation tools.

·   Knowledge of internal controls, access governance, auditability and regulatory reporting requirements.

Be part of the journey. Shape the future of Finance.

Join us in shaping the continued evolution of OneStream as Hempel’s strategic EPM platform, connecting Finance processes, data, reporting and planning across the organization.

Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter through our career portal. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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