Oracle Functional SME - Finance (12M FTC)

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not handling projects, we’re helping all corners of the wider group with what they’re trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you’ll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set‑up means there’s always something else around the corner, and we’ll help and support you every step of the way. We’re trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here.

Location: London, Coventry or Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week on average.

Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager - Oracle Functional SME means being an integral part of a forward‑thinking team dedicated to leveraging Oracle Financials to drive continuous improvement, process efficiencies, and enhanced controls in financial reporting. With the opportunity to work closely with Technology and Finance teams, you will play a crucial role in developing knowledge, facilitating change, and ensuring robust reporting processes. This hands‑on role offers the chance to make a significant impact by proactively examining system processes, resolving discrepancies, and providing expert support across the Oracle Financials suite, all within a collaborative and dynamic environment that values innovation, accuracy, and professional growth.

What you’ll do:

• You will play a crucial role in supporting and managing the use of Oracle Financials 12.1.3 modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Cash Management, Purchasing, i‑Procurement, and Fixed Assets, to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting processes.
• Collaborating closely with Technology and Finance teams, you will focus on developing knowledge of the current Oracle configuration, enhancing training materials, ensuring robust reporting and control processes, and proactively seeking opportunities to improve system processes and drive efficiencies.
• Your deep experience in Oracle Financials and financial transactions, coupled with your strong problem‑solving skills and ability to deliver change, will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and process efficiencies within the Finance division.

Who you are:

• You are a seasoned professional with a deep expertise in Oracle Financials version 12.1.3, particularly focusing on modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Cash Management, Purchasing, i‑Procurement, and Fixed Assets.
• Your strong understanding of financial transactions, coupled with your proven experience in managing finance systems and processes end‑to‑end, equips you to drive continuous improvement, process efficiencies, and enhanced controls in financial reporting.
• With your meticulous attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and ability to deliver change, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of day‑to‑day reporting processes and system functionalities within a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience supporting or managing Oracle Financials v12.1.3, with demonstrable functional expertise in at least two of the following modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Purchasing, i‑Procurement, or Fixed Assets.
• Demonstrable experience in business support, with a focus on the business user perspective.
• Demonstratable understanding of end‑to‑end financial transactions, including how data flows across finance systems and impacts accounting and reporting.
• Evidence of managing finance systems and processes end to end, including configuration, control, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Track record of accurately analysing financial or system data, with clear examples of investigation, root‑cause analysis, and problem resolution.
• Proven ability to document and maintain business and finance processes, and to manage competing priorities while working with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Benefits:

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new – whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business – and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working.

Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every payday. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance‑related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, an interest‑free car loan of up to £10k, cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before payday), and access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. If you ever need it, there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, and you may be eligible for private healthcare. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you, which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.