Oracle Finance System Leader in Kennington

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.Job Title: Oracle Finance Systems LeaderLocation: London / Cambridge, UKEmployment Type: Full-timeThe job The Oracle Systems Leader is responsible for the strategic leadership, and transformation of the Oracle ecosystem, and related integrations.
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This includes effectively managing the relationship between Oracle’s strategic roadmap and Aveva’s Finance digital transformation priorities. The role oversees the implementation of solution enhancements, and automation, ensuring delivery against defined timelines and defined value realisation.
The role ensures that Oracle solutions enable efficient, scalable, secure and compliant business operations while supporting, financial reporting, business transformation, and future growth objectives.The role requires close partnership with Finance Global Process Ownership, IT ERP Ops, Security, Internal Control, Enterprise Architecture, and senior finance leaders to maximise the value of Oracle investments and ensure alignment with finance’s priorities.Key responsibilitiesEstablish and maintain effective partnership with Oracle, being at the forefront of their innovation roadmap, product developments, and releases.Evaluate emerging Oracle capabilities and identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, analytics, and reporting.Develop and execute the enterprise Oracle systems strategy aligned with AVEVA's business and technology roadmap.Develop Oracle solution roadmaps that maximise return on investment from Oracle technologies.Own the Oracle solutions including, Financials, Procurement, Projects, Revenue Management, EPM capabilities, and associated integrated solutions.Drive Oracle transformation initiatives, migrations, and strategic technology programmes, ensuring associated finance change management and adoption.Drive Oracle implementation projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budget, quality, and business outcomes.Establish and maintain effective governance processes for Oracle enhancements, releases, and change management.Partner with Finance leadership and Process Owners to translate business requirements into scalable Oracle solutions.Support IT vendor management activities across Oracle environments.Ensure solution enhancement compliance with SOX controls, audit requirements, security standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.Collaborate with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure aligned technology strategies.Support internal and external audit activities relating to Oracle systems and associated technology controls.Essential requirementsExtensive experience leading Oracle ERP and enterprise application environments within large multinational organisations.Deep understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud and Oracle EPM capabilities, and implementation methodologies.Experience delivering large-scale Oracle transformation and migration programmes.Strong knowledge of finance business processes and wider enterprise systems architecture.Understanding of SOX, PCAOB, ITGC, and regulatory compliance requirements.Desired skillsStrong organisational and leadership skillsExcellent stakeholder management skillsCollaborative approach, with strong multi-cultural empathyExcellent communication, both written and verbalPositive attitude and comfortable managing ambiguity and conflicting prioritiesConfident, motivated self-starterHigh professional ethics and commitment to improving risk and control cultureResults-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.Strong decision-making capability under pressure.Finance at AVEVAOur team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s 1bn+ business.
We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities.
We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!Find out more: UK Benefits include:Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus