Finance Systems Manager

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Birmingham is seeking a professional to manage Oracle EBS R12.1.3 while overseeing a crucial finance transformation project. You will bridge roles between the Director of Finance and the Chief Information Officer, ensuring system stability and compliance. This role offers a hybrid work model, with the opportunity to significantly impact the business's financial objectives.

Benefits

Free parking

Hybrid working model

Easy access via public transport

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ERP systems, specifically Oracle EBS R12.1.3.
• Experience transitioning from outsourced ERP support to in-house.
• Strong background in finance process optimisation and project management in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management and support of Oracle EBS R12.1.3.
• Ensure system stability and compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate ERP upgrades, patches, and collaborate with IT teams.

Job description

Your new company

This organisation is a market-leading, national multi-site business. They are currently in a significant finance transformation project and this is a key appointment to help them deliver their objectives.

Your new role

This role will bridge the gap between the Director of Finance and the Chief Information Officer. Key responsibilities will include overseeing the daily management, operation, and support of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.1.3, focusing on core financial modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Ensure system stability, alignment with current business requirements, and maintain compliance with industry standards. Managing system configurations, user roles, and permissions, ensuring data integrity, security, and seamless operation across finance modules. Coordinating ERP upgrades, patches, and add-on implementations to keep the system up-to-date and secure, collaborating with IT teams and external consultants as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to demonstrate proven experience of managing ERP systems, maintenance, upgrades, and implementations, specifically with Oracle EBS R12.1.3 and experience in transitioning from fully outsourced ERP support to an in-house model. A track record in finance process optimisation, systems implementation, and project management within a retail or multi-site environment is strongly preferred.

What you'll get in return

This is a really exciting time to join the business and to have a real impact on the success of the finance transformation. The office is based north of Birmingham city, with free parking, easy access via public transport and a hybrid model of 2 days working from home.

What you need to do now

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