Senior Manager - Oracle Finance

Next Ventures; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Manager to lead Oracle Finance transformation initiatives. This role involves managing large-scale projects, providing functional expertise, and guiding teams through complex changes in financial operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Oracle ERP and strong communication skills. The position allows for hybrid working, combining office and remote collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive environment for personal and professional growth

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across complex workstreams.
• Understanding of solution architecture and ERP integrations with operational systems.
• Experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale Oracle Finance transformation projects.
• Oversee multiple Finance workstreams and ensure effective project governance.
• Provide expert Oracle ERP functional guidance and support solution design.

Skills

Extensive hands-on experience delivering Oracle ERP Finance transformation programmes

Deep functional knowledge across key Finance modules

Strong communication skills

Ability to identify, assess, and manage risks in large Oracle deployments

Job description

Permanent

London / Manchester

Senior Manager - Oracle Finance Transformation

Location: London or Manchester

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager with deep expertise in Oracle Finance to lead major finance transformation initiatives within a large, modern organisation. You will shape and deliver large-scale Oracle programmes, oversee functional workstreams, and guide stakeholders through complex change.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading teams, and influencing strategic financial operations across a broad business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage large-scale Oracle Finance transformation projects from planning through to delivery.
• Oversee multiple Finance workstreams, including General Ledger, Intercompany, Receivables, Payables, Payments, Collections, and Accounting Hub.
• Ensure effective project governance, risk management, issue resolution, and scope control.

Functional Expertise

• Provide expert Oracle ERP (Cloud or on-prem) functional guidance.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective financial solutions.
• Support solution design, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment activities.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing specialist team.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, and operational teams.
• Manage expectations, communication, and cross‑functional alignment.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to internal capability building for Finance Transformation.
• Promote ways of working aligned to best‑practice methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, etc.).

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive hands‑on experience delivering Oracle ERP Finance transformation programmes.
• Deep functional knowledge across key Finance modules and end‑to‑end processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across complex workstreams.
• Understanding of solution architecture and ERP integrations with operational systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior‑level stakeholders.
• Experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage risks in large Oracle deployments.
• Experience working with one or more delivery methodologies.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience with Oracle AHCS / AFCS.
• Oracle certifications.
• Exposure to large‑scale transformation programmes in regulated or complex industries.

Working Environment

This position is based in London or Manchester, with flexibility to work in a hybrid model combining office, remote, and on‑site collaboration depending on project needs.

What You Can Expect

• A supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities to lead high‑impact transformation initiatives.
• A culture that values integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• A focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and career development.