Oracle Functional Lead

South East Water Corporation; Frankston; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Water is seeking an experienced Oracle Functional Lead to support the delivery and ongoing maintenance of our Oracle Fusion program. You will act as the functional subject matter expert for project and corporate finance processes within Oracle Fusion, translating business requirements into Oracle configurations and ensuring alignment with Oracle best practice.

You will lead solution design, configuration, testing and implementation activities while coordinating with business and

Qualifications

• Experience as an Oracle Functional Consultant or Functional Lead, ideally within Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP, Oracle PPM, Oracle EPM and Oracle Fusion Analytics.
• Understanding of project costing, budgeting, forecasting, commitments, actuals and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of corporate finance and accounting processes.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional designs and configurations.
• Experience supporting integrations, data migration and solution delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting testing and implementation of Oracle solutions.
• Experience delivering Oracle solutions within major transformation programs (desirable).
• Understanding of project management and project lifecycle methodologies (desirable).
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership across Oracle ERP, PPM, EPM and Oracle Fusion Analytics.
• Translate business and project financial requirements into Oracle solutions and configurations.
• Support delivery of project financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, project costing, commitments and financial reporting.
• Ensure project financial processes integrate effectively with broader finance and accounting functions.
• Support the technical teams on integrations, data mapping and solution design.
• Support functional design, testing, defect resolution and implementation activities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve issues and clarify requirements.
• Support SIT, UAT and production readiness activities .
• Provide functional guidance to the project team throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tools

Oracle ERP

Oracle Fusion Analytics

Data mapping

Integrations

Job description

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The role

South East Water is seeking an experienced Oracle Functional Lead to support the delivery and maintenance of our Oracle Fusion Program. You will act as the key functional subject matter expert for project and corporate finance processes within Oracle Fusion.

You will support solution design, configuration, testing and implementation activities while ensuring alignment with business requirements and Oracle best practice.

You'll be responsible for the following key tasks;

• Provide functional leadership across Oracle ERP, PPM, EPM and Oracle Fusion Analytics.
• Translate business and project financial requirements into Oracle solutions and configurations.
• Support delivery of project financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, project costing, commitments and financial reporting.
• Ensure project financial processes integrate effectively with broader finance and accounting functions.
• Support the technical teams on integrations, data mapping and solution design.
• Support functional design, testing, defect resolution and implementation activities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve issues and clarify requirements.
• Support SIT, UAT and production readiness activities .
• Provide functional guidance to the project team throughout the project lifecycle.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Oracle Functional Consultant or Functional Lead with strong finance and project systems expertise and a proven ability to work across both business and technical teams.

The following skills, knowledge and experience will be essential for success in this role:

• Experience as an Oracle Functional Consultant or Functional Lead, ideally within Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP, Oracle PPM, Oracle EPM and Oracle Fusion Analytics.
• Understanding of project costing, budgeting, forecasting, commitments, actuals and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of corporate finance and accounting processes.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional designs and configurations.
• Experience supporting integrations, data migration and solution delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting testing and implementation of Oracle solutions.
• Experience delivering Oracle solutions within major transformation programs (desirable).
• Understanding of project management and project lifecycle methodologies (desirable).
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments (desirable).

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years and 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 'Flexible Working' category.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• A range of options to support work-life balance, including hybrid working and leave purchasing, depending on role and business requirements.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
• Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at [e-mail].

Keen to make an impact?

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.