Product Owner

San Francisco, CA, United States

LiveRamp is the data collaboration platform of choice for the world’s most innovative companies. A groundbreaking leader in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity, LiveRamp is setting the new standard for building a connected customer view with unmatched clarity and context while protecting precious brand and consumer trust. LiveRamp offers complete flexibility to collaborate wherever data lives to support the widest range of data collaboration use cases—within organizations, between brands, and across its premier global network of top-quality partners.

Hundreds of global innovators, from iconic consumer brands and tech giants to banks, retailers, and healthcare leaders turn to LiveRamp to build enduring brand and business value by deepening customer engagement and loyalty, activating new partnerships, and maximizing the value of their first-party data while staying on the forefront of rapidly evolving compliance and privacy requirements.

We seek a dynamic and experienced IT Product Owner/Business Analyst with a robust Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) background. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of business acumen and systems/technical expertise to drive the development and optimization of IT solutions supporting FP&A processes. This role requires a proactive individual who can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure the successful implementation of systems within the FP&A business function.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Elicitation and Documentation:

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for IT solutions supporting FP&A processes.

IT Product Ownership

Act as the IT Product Owner for FP&A IT systems, defining and prioritizing features based on business value and strategic objectives. Develop and maintain a clear product roadmap.

System Implementation/ Delivery

Responsible for working with the build team to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions based on the requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with IT, finance professionals, sales operations, accounting, and other teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the system development life cycle.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Define UAT criteria and collaborate with business stakeholders to thoroughly test IT solutions. Ensure that the implemented systems meet the business requirements and user expectations.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements within the FP&A function. Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness of IT-supported FP&A processes.

Data Governance

Work with data governance teams to ensure financial data integrity, security, and compliance within IT systems. Implement and adhere to data governance best practices.

Training And Support

Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users to ensure proficient use of FP&A IT systems. Provide ongoing support and address user inquiries.

Risk Management

Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT implementations in the FP&A domain. Proactively address issues to minimize disruptions to business operations.

Documentation And Reporting

Create comprehensive documentation for IT solutions, including technical specifications, user manuals, and system documentation. Generate regular reports on system performance and usage.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a IT Product Owner/Business Analyst, focusing on financial systems and processes.

Deep understanding of all functions of the Finance processes like budgeting, forecasting, Financial modeling, variance analysis, and financial reporting

At least three Finance systems implementations experience in supporting Financial Planning and Analysis.

Expert knowledge of at least one of the major financial systems like Anaplan, Hyperion, and Adaptive planning tools. We use Anaplan,

Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to address complex business and technical challenges

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across functional teams.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

People: work with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do.

In-Office Food: enjoy catered meals, boundless snacks, and the occasional food truck.

Fun: we host in-person and virtual events such as game nights, happy hours, camping trips, and sports leagues.

Work/Life Harmony: flexible paid time off, options for working from home, and paid parental leave.

Whole Health Package: medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Plus mental health support (via Talkspace) and fitness reimbursement up to $100 per month.

Savings: our 401K matching plan helps you plan ahead.

RampRemote: a comprehensive program to assist you in setting up a home office that works for you

Location: Seattle, New York, San Francisco

The approximate annual base compensation range is $143,000 to $168,500. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geography, as well as internal equity among our team.

More About Us

LiveRamp’s mission is to connect data in ways that matter, and doing so starts with our people. We know that inspired teams enlist people from a blend of backgrounds and experiences. And we know that individuals do their best when they not only bring their full selves to work but feel like they truly belong. Connecting LiveRampers to new ideas and one another is one of our guiding principles—one that informs how we hire, train, and grow our global team across nine countries and four continents. Click here to learn more about Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DIB) at LiveRamp.

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