Ellison Institute of Technology
Finance Functional Lead - Oracle
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Finance Functional Lead – Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud
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About the Role
EIT is seeking a Finance Functional Lead with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud to lead our enterprise finance transformation. This critical leadership role is essential for defining, implementing, and optimising finance processes across Oracle Fusion modules to support EIT’s strategic objectives, compliance, and operational excellence.
The Finance Functional Lead will collaborate closely with:
- Finance leadership (e.g., CFO, FP&A)
- Business stakeholders
- Technical teams
to ensure the successful deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion solutions.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Governance
- Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Fusion Finance modules, including:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets
- Cash Management
- Expenses
- Procurement
- Financial Reporting
- Partner with Finance leadership to translate business requirements into functional Oracle Fusion solutions.
- Act as the primary functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance, ensuring alignment with accounting best practices, regulatory compliance, and industry standards (IFRS, GAAP, SOX).
- 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 to Finance & IT leadership on Oracle ERP Cloud best practices and new features/capabilities.
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Adoption & Training
- Develop training programs and change management materials to drive 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 technical and functional capability.
Requirements
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proven expertise with Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud, including:
- Hands-on experience with finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Expenses, Procurement, Financial Reporting).
- In-depth understanding of Oracle ERP configuration, workflows, role-based security, and financial reporting tools (e.g., OTBI, Smart View, FRS, BI Publisher).
- Familiarity with chart of accounts design, subledger accounting (SLA), and intercompany processes.
- Demonstrated track record leading:
- Full-lifecycle Oracle Fusion Finance implementations.
- Major ERP transformation programs.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Accounting processes
- Statutory compliance (IFRS, GAAP, SOX)
- Regulatory frameworks
- Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge Finance and technical teams.
- Oracle ERP Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Financials Cloud Implementation Specialist) are highly desirable.
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Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for Finance-related processes.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM Cloud) for planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Knowledge of treasury, tax, or financial consolidation systems.
- Agile/Scrum experience in ERP or Finance transformation projects.
Benefits
Once onboarded, you can opt into the following comprehensive benefits:
- Enhanced holiday pay
- Pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Private Medical Insurance (standard for employees, partners, and dependents), including a Hospital Cash Plan
- Employee discounts (e.g., retail, technology, travel)
- Electric vehicle chargers (Electric Car Scheme)
- Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family planning support
- Neurodiversity support (e.g., consultations, assessments)
- Coaching & Therapy services
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Location & Flexibility
- You must have a right to work permanently in the UK.
- Must reside in or within easy commuting distance of Oxford, or be willing to relocate.
Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel as necessary to support the role.
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