Senior Function Analyst - Oracle

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African financial services organization is seeking an Oracle Senior Function Analyst to integrate technology into client business environments effectively. The role demands strong finance knowledge and solution expertise, guiding teams through application design, implementation, and optimization. Candidates should possess at least five years of experience, particularly in financial application development, alongside relevant Oracle Finance Cloud experience. Join us in championing a mutually positive future.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in IT environment, especially in financial application development.
• Understanding key integration points between business knowledge and process design.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Finance Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, testing, and implementation of application modules.
• Analyze business processes and recommend solutions aligned with client needs.
• Provide functional expertise and support to clients during implementations.
• Manage application versioning and vendor upgrades.

Skills

Problem‑Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Action Oriented

Business Insight

Cultivates Innovation

Customer Focus

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Oracle Finance Cloud

Oracle General Ledger

Oracle Receivables

Oracle Accounting Hub

Oracle Intercompany (AGIS)

Oracle Cash Management

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description Oracle Senior Function Analyst with strong finance knowledge, and solution expertise to effectively integrate technology into the client's business environment to achieve client expected business results.

The incumbent is accountable for achieving results through own efforts as well as delivering thru others (functional and technical resources) as line manager of the Oracle Finance IT R2R team.

• Solution Design & Implementation Facilitate the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of application modules to enhance business functionality and performance.
• Business Process Analysis & Optimization Analyse current business processes and recommend or develop solutions aligned with client needs and industry best practices.
• Client Engagement & Support Provide functional expertise, guidance, and training to clients during solution implementation and upgrades, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Application Maintenance & Upgrades Manage application versioning, vendor upgrades, and ensure relevance and stability of the system environment.
• Leadership & Collaboration Lead complex assignments, develop procedures, and guide teams through planning and execution phases.
• Knowledge Management & Training Create user-friendly documentation, interpret technical manuals, and deliver training across all usage modes of systems and services.
• Data Management & Reporting Understand the application and database environment to perform data extracts, queries, and support reporting need
• Line Management Responsibilities : Goal setting and performance management for platform engineering teams* Talent management and development of team members* Recruitment and role management for R2R positions* Performance calibration and review processes* Compliance and policy enforcement across the team
• Experience, Skills and Qualifications : Experience : Minimum of 5 years in IT environment, with a focus on financial application development; understanding key integration points between business knowledge & process design skills is essential.
• Experience working in financial services.
• Oracle Knowledge : 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience with Oracle Finance Cloud.

Proven capability in designing, implementing, and supporting Oracle Finance Cloud.

Recommended Certifications : Relevant Oracle Finance Cloud Certification.

• Problem‑Solving Skills : Ability to analyse complex issues and drive effective solutions.
• Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Time Management : Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced Agile environment.
• Preference given to experience and certification with Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Receivables, Oracle Accounting Hub, Oracle Intercompany (AGIS), Oracle Cash Management and Oracle Enterprise Structure Skills Adaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Application Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Evaluating Information, Gaps Analysis, IT Architecture, Requirements Development, User Requirements Documentation Competencies Action Oriented
• Competencies
  • Action Oriented
  • Business Insight
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Customer Focus
  • Manages Complexity
  • Optimizes Work Processes
• Education NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
• Closing Date 30 December 23:59

The Old Mutual Story!

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries.

The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.

We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.