Finance Functional Lead – Oracle

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.