The Finance Lead will oversee the end-to-end finance function for the Groups North American Oracle Fusion ERP implementation. This role involves working closely with the System Integrator (SI) to ensure the successful design, implementation, and validation of financial processes and data within the ERP system. The Finance Lead will ensure that the financial aspects of the ERP system align with the organisation's goals and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities: • Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end financial processes within the ERP system; Collaborate with the SI to ensure financial requirements are accurately captured and integrated; Ensure the ERP system supports all necessary financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting. • Data Validation: Oversee the validation of financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness; Work with the SI to develop and execute data migration plans; Ensure data integrity throughout the migration process. • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on project progress; Advice and guide stakeholders, while challenging and influencing practices to ensure that future state designs are optimised for both efficiency and the end-user experience; Facilitate communication between finance teams, project teams, and the SI. • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the ERP system complies with financial regulations and standards; Identify and mitigate risks associated with the ERP implementation.
Training and Support: Co-design and co-deliver training programmes for finance • staff on the new ERP system; Provide ongoing support to finance users post-implementation. • Collaboration: Work closely with other project streams (PMO, technical, functional, data, change) to ensure a cohesive approach; Collaborate with the SI to align on project goals and deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills: • Extensive experience in finance roles, preferably 1+ full ERP implementation cycle. • Proven track record of managing financial processes and data validation. • Strong understanding of financial principles, regulations, and standards, including value chain management. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, various organisational levels, and the SI. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in ERP systems and financial software. • Professional accounting qualifications preferred (e.g., CPA, ACCA) • Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP preferred. • Experience in a global or multinational organisation preferred.