Senior Specialist, Fusion Financials- FMS

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist, Fusion Financials- FMS to join our global team. The purpose of the team is to lead on the development and configuration of Save the Children’s global business and operating applications used across SCI and Members. The team is key to maintaining the application portfolio as fit for purpose and developing new and existing systems in line with business requirements, maximising the value they deliver and enabling our organisation to achieve impact for children.

Working in partnership with Transformation Delivery, the team is accountable for delivery of application developments for Transformation Delivery projects, SCI Functions and internal IT functions. The role holder will be responsible for building, implementing, continuously improving, supporting and analysing Finance Management System (FMS) solutions within the organisation. This role will partner with business stakeholders and product owners to understand their analytic requirements and implement and maintain finance solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices. The role holder will also be required to provide FMS specialist guidance, coaching or mentoring to other team members as required and support the FMS Product Development Manager in some team leading activities when required.

Reports To: Senior Manager, Product Development (FMS)

Work Pattern: On-site/Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location.

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

Global Principal Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with the FMS transition project team to support the migration from Agresso to Oracle Fusion, including data validation, integrations, testing, and user support.
• Assist in the configuration, testing, and deployment of Oracle Fusion Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM).
• Participate in post-go-live activities including system stabilisation, enhancement requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as part of a Scrum team within an Agile product development environment, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support day-to-day operations of Oracle Fusion, including troubleshooting, user access management, and service request resolution alongside other support teams.
• Document processes, configurations, and training materials to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance, and security standards.
• Assist in onboarding of new team members, and work collaboratively with partners, key stakeholders and product owners to capture and prioritise new requirements.
• Support global users, manage support tickets, and ensure vendor engagement and SLA compliance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to maximise system performance, ensure platform updates, and participate in regression testing where needed.

Experience and Skills:

• Good understanding of Oracle Fusion Financials product.
• Proven experience in development, implementation and management of Oracle Fusion ERP (E-Business Suite or Fusion Cloud).
• Functional knowledge of various Oracle Financial modules such as GL, AP, AR, EPM.
• Manage and validate quarterly Oracle Cloud updates and patches ensuring seamless deployment.
• Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through troubleshooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong track record in administering and supporting applications in complex global organisations.
• Knowledge of major cloud services providers, like AWS, Azure etc.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Scrum teams.
• Skilled in automated build and deployment processes.
• Knowledge of ITIL or similar service management frameworks.
• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience.

Education and Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• Oracle Certified Implementation Specialist – Fusion Financials (ERP).

Working at Save the Children International:

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first. We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities: DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.