Senior Finance Systems Specialist

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organisation in London is seeking a Senior Finance Applications Specialist. You will manage and develop the Oracle EPBCS platform, identify cost opportunities, and support financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate is passionate about finance systems, has strong analytical skills, and brings a customer-oriented mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and extensive benefits, along with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension

Healthcare

Well-being programme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Passionate about finance systems and data.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes.
• Expertise in Oracle EPM solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Oracle EPBCS platform.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Provide training to end-users on system-related activities.
• Support financial planning processes during peak cycles.

Skills

Finance systems expertise

Proactive problem-solving

Customer-oriented mindset

Communication skills

Technical and analytical skills

Project management

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Oracle EPBCS

MS Power BI

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Finance Applications Specialist to help shape the future of financial planning and reporting across our global business.

You'll play a key role in managing and developing our Oracle EPBCS platform.

Client Details

Join a well-established and global financial services organisation, London based.

Description

• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth.
• Translate functional requirements and Excel models into application design and configuration.
• Lead Oracle EPBCS development (Data Forms, Narrative Reports, Data Synchronisations, Calculations, MS Power BI reports).
• Support ESG reporting and financial planning during peak cycles.
• Provide expert support and training to end-users and act as the go-to person for system-related activities.
• Contribute to/drive the translation of functional requirements and Excel modelling to application design and configuration.
• Participate or lead in new initiatives to identify appropriate technology solutions
• Own a part of the Oracle EPBCS system delivery of new initiatives to deliver benefits to the ESG and FP&A Reporting teams.
• Lead and own Oracle EPBCS development components including Data forms / Narrative Reports, Data synchronisations and calculations as well as MS Power BI reports.
• Support the testing and end-user training of the new initiatives.
• Drive the end-to-end process flow and data requirements to support ESG reporting
• Support the Management Reporting and Financial Planning processes during peak reporting cycles and key deadlines.
• Take the lead in operating the Oracle applications, ensuring the appropriate controls and governance are in place.
• Provide a great level of service to the Reporting teams, understanding in detail their reporting needs and being the go-to person for all system-related activities

Profile

• Passionate about finance systems, data, and making a real impact.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving financial challenges.
• A customer-oriented mindset with exceptional verbal communication skills
• Solid technical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret & present data clearly.
• Strong finance process understanding, at least in one of the following areas: ESG Reporting, Financial Reporting (Statutory, Regulatory or Management), Non-Financial Reporting
• Expertise in Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions (or willingness to be hands-on), with understanding of Groovy scripting being a plus.
• Good experience of working in a complex and/or regulated environment and delivering and/or operating large-scale finance systems and models
• Understanding of demands faced by a large global company and its financial reporting process
• Ability to manage project schedules and workload within a collaborative team framework.
• Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) is desirable.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range
• Annual Bonus
• Extensive Benefits including 25 days annual leave, Pension, Healthcare, Well being programme, Enhanced Parental Leave
• Hybrid working & Flexible Working Arrangements - 2 days in the London City Office
• 35 hour working week