Oracle EPM Systems Admin Officer

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as an Oracle EPM Systems Admin Officer, playing a crucial role in managing financial planning systems. You will handle system maintenance, support users, and aid in training, all while contributing to a team dedicated to community service enhancement.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified with relevant computing qualification.
• Demonstrable system admin expertise.
• Knowledge of Oracle EPM and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining Oracle EPM platform.
• Processing service requests and monitoring integrations.
• Creating training content and supporting finance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Relevant computing qualification

Tools

Oracle EPM

Oracle OCI console

Job description

Help keep our finances running smoothly - and our services running better.

As our Oracle EPM Systems Admin Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our financial planning systems operate effectively, enabling our teams to focus on delivering services that support our residents.

Working Style: You'll be based in the Borough for 3 days a week, serving the local community. Whether working frontline or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference.

What you'll be doing:

1. Managing and maintaining the Oracle EPM platform, including Planning, Narrative Reporting, and Workforce Modelling modules, in collaboration with the Financial Reporting and Compliance Officer.
2. Processing service requests, updating key data, monitoring integrations, troubleshooting system issues, and liaising with central system teams and the Oracle Help Desk.
3. Creating training content using Oracle Guided Learning, contributing to system documentation and user guides, and supporting finance teams in training cost centre managers.
4. Participating in regular testing and release updates to maintain system accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.

For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

What you'll bring:

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience, with a relevant computing qualification or demonstrable system admin expertise.
• Knowledge of Oracle EPM and understanding of the financial processes it supports, including planning and forecasting cycles.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach, especially when updating data, configuring systems, or managing access via the Oracle OCI console.
• Strong communication skills to support users and collaborate across departments.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including local government, public services, or the private sector, who are passionate about improving workflows and leveraging financial systems for community benefit.

Why join us:

This is a new and important role, offering opportunities for growth as we expand our use of Oracle EPM to include Strategic Modelling and ESG reporting. Join a forward-thinking finance team dedicated to modernising core systems, fostering innovation, and delivering value across services.

About us:

Kensington and Chelsea is a vibrant borough with diverse communities and thriving businesses. We focus on supporting residents, strengthening our approach, and creating a fairer borough. We pride ourselves on delivering services with care and integrity, listening to residents, and working together for a greener, safer, and fairer community.

This role places you at the heart of our operations—ensuring system stability, data reliability, and team support. If you enjoy clarifying complex issues and empowering others with tools, you'll find this role rewarding.

Interview Details:

Face-to-face interviews will be held on 5th & 8th September 2025.

Ready to join us?

If you share our values and possess the skills required, we invite you to apply online, explaining how you meet the requirements in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy early, depending on applicant volume.

We are committed to promoting equality, respecting diversity, and are a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.