Finance Platform Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Finance Platform Lead to oversee a critical digital platform. This role combines strategic thinking, technical expertise, and leadership to drive impactful changes across the organization. You will lead a team of Finance Analysts, define the vision for the Oracle Fusion Finance Platform, and partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable value. Your ability to foster collaboration and stay ahead of technology trends will ensure continuous improvement and innovation in the platform. If you're passionate about finance technology and leading teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of Oracle Systems and technical expertise in Oracle Fusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Finance Analysts in a high-performing environment.
• Define and drive the vision and strategy for the Oracle Fusion Finance Platform.

Skills

Leadership

Oracle Systems Knowledge

Technical Expertise in Oracle Fusion

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Business Acumen

Data-Driven Decision Making

Tools

Oracle Fusion

P2P Systems

Workflow Modules

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Contract Type: 6-month FTC with extensions

We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking Finance Platform Lead to take the reins of a critical digital platform at scale. In this role, you’ll combine strategic thinking, technical depth, and leadership to make a real impact across a business that supports thousands of people every day.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of around eight Finance Analysts, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing environment.
• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Oracle Fusion Finance Platform.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape platform priorities and deliver measurable value across the business.
• Oversee the implementation of both large-scale and incremental system improvements.
• Own the full platform lifecycle from development and optimization through to end-user support and performance reporting.
• Champion user-centricity, using data and insights to guide decisions and continuously improve the user experience.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with platform partners like Oracle to maximize value and knowledge sharing.
• Stay ahead of finance technology trends, bringing innovation and fresh thinking into our platform and processes.

Desirable Knowledge and/or skills:

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of Oracle Systems (especially Finance, P2P, and Workflow modules).
• Strong technical expertise in Oracle Fusion (preferably R12) and associated development tools.
• Confident in leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), issue resolution, and ensuring audit compliance.
• A strategic mindset with hands-on experience delivering complex digital or finance transformation projects.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex challenges into scalable technology solutions.
• Excellent communicator, influencer, and collaborator, able to win trust and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working closely with third-party SaaS suppliers to achieve results.
• Data-driven with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.