Finance Systems Specialist (Oracle Fusion) – Drive Improvements

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Total rewards calculator access

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University requires a Business Systems Specialist (Finance) to support and enhance its Oracle Fusion Finance platform. The role focuses on system configuration, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across Finance and IT teams.

You will ensure reliable operation, support month-end processes, and drive continuous improvement in finance systems to meet regulatory needs and university strategy.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements for system changes or new functionality.
• Experience specifying, developing or supporting financial reporting or BI solutions.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with Excel or similar tools.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain functional expertise in the University's Finance ERP (Oracle Fusion).
• Investigate issues and implement improvements across Finance, Information Services and external partners.
• Support planning, testing and deployment of system changes, releases and updates.
• Support operational finance activities requiring system configuration and data updates (month/year end).
• Provide expert second-line support for Finance system users; develop user guidance and training materials.
• Engage stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and align with design principles.
• Promote data quality, governance and compliance across finance systems.

Skills

Finance ERP

Requirements gathering

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

System changes implementation

Communication

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Heriot-Watt University requires a Business Systems Specialist (Finance) to support and enhance its Oracle Fusion Finance platform. The role focuses on system configuration, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across Finance and IT teams.

You will ensure reliable operation, support month-end processes, and drive continuous improvement in finance systems to meet regulatory needs and university strategy.