Finance Systems Manager

Burman Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Systems Manager to support a university during a critical phase of Oracle Fusion ERP implementation. This 6-month contract role involves financial data migration, reconciliation, and audit documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance during a significant system transition. If you are a qualified finance professional with a passion for data accuracy and a proactive approach, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project in a collaborative environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong audit foundation.
• Experience in financial reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Involvement in ERP data migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ERP data migration activities during cut-over phase.
• Perform detailed sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation for external audit.

Skills

Financial Reconciliation

Audit Preparation

Oracle Fusion ERP

Data Migration

Education

ACCA Qualification

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Finance Systems Manager
Location: North West England
Contract Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: 350- 500 Outside IR35

About the Role:
Burman Recruitment are seeking a qualified (ACCA) and experienced finance professional to support a university with a critical phase of Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM implementation, going live in August 2025. This 6-month contract role will focus on financial data migration, reconciliation, and year end audit documentation during a period of significant system and process transition.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with ERP data migration activities during the cut-over phase

Perform detailed sub-ledger reconciliations to ensure Oracle Fusion ERP opening balances match SAP closing balances

Prepare thorough and audit-ready documentation outlining data migration mappings and reconciliations for external audit (October 2025)

Provide hands-on support for month-end close processes during and after go-live

Contribute to refining and optimising the post go-live month-end timetable

What We're Looking For:

Fully qualified accountant with a strong foundation in audit

Proven experience with financial reconciliations and audit preparation

Previous involvement in ERP data migration projects.

Familiarity with Oracle Fusion ERP implementations.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently under tight deadlines

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile system transition within a collaborative and supportive university. If you're a finance professional with a passion for data accuracy and audit readiness, we'd love to hear from you.