Finance Functional Lead - Oracle

  • Jobtailor
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • 10/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Fusion Finance modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Expenses, Procurement, and Financial Reporting).
  • Partner with Finance leadership to translate business requirements into functional solutions within Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud.
  • Act as the primary functional SME for Finance, ensuring alignment with best practices in accounting, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Define and maintain finance system governance, internal controls, data integrity, and security frameworks within Oracle Fusion ERP.
  • Collaborate with integration and technical teams to ensure seamless interoperability between Oracle ERP and other enterprise systems.
  • Lead system upgrades, release management, regression testing, and change impact assessments for Finance functions.
  • Provide strategic guidance and advisory support to Finance and IT leadership on Oracle ERP Cloud best practices and new capabilities.
  • Develop training programs and change management materials to drive adoption and user proficiency across Finance teams.
  • Oversee issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of financial processes in Oracle Fusion.
  • Mentor junior consultants and finance system analysts to build internal capability.
Requirements
  • Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Demonstrable experience with finance systems and Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud, with strong functional expertise across Finance modules.
  • Proven track record of leading full lifecycle Oracle Fusion Finance implementations or major ERP transformation programs.
  • Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, statutory compliance, and reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SOX).
  • Hands on experience with Oracle ERP configuration, workflows, role based security, and financial reporting tools (OTBI, Smart View, FRS, BI Publisher).
  • Familiarity with chart of accounts design, subledger accounting (SLA), and intercompany processes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge Finance and technical teams effectively.
  • Oracle ERP Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Financials Cloud Implementation Specialist) are highly desirable.
  • Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
  • Experience with integration tools such as Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for Finance-related processes.
  • Familiarity with enterprise planning, budgeting, and forecasting (EPM Cloud).
  • Knowledge of treasury, tax, and financial consolidation systems.
  • Agile/Scrum delivery experience in ERP or Finance transformation projects.