Finance Modernisation Senior Specialist - EPM (Oracle Fusion)

Job Description

Are you ready to be an integral part of the team that is shaping the future of Next Finance?

We are on the lookout for individuals who are eager to challenge the status quo, welcome change, and possess a creative flair for problem-solving. Could this be you?

Role Overview

You will become part of a project team tasked with the integration of the Oracle Fusion ERP system into Next Finance, starting with the replacement of AP, AR, and GL.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will focus on the design, configuration, and construction of Finance reports that bolster the Profit and Loss statements across business divisions, leveraging the EPM capabilities of the Oracle Fusion software. As a vital member of our team, you will participate in design workshops, supporting the Business Solution Lead Manager and contributing to one of the program's primary deliverables, as well as broader financial reporting.

This entails:

• Participating in familiarization workshops
• Making and documenting design decisions in line with the project scope
• Completing design workbooks
• Assisting with business impact assessments
• Redesigning current 'streaming' processes
• Coordinating with the reporting team
• Collaborating with the core GL lead to align with the newly designed enterprise structure
• Contributing to the training plan
• Planning and executing tests
• Engaging with change management and business adoption to provide user training materials
• Planning and executing cutover
• Providing warranty support

You will also identify potential risks and ensure that controls are in place to mitigate them.

Additionally, you will collaborate with various business readiness teams:

• Current commercial finance teams
• Change management and adoption teams to guarantee comprehensive user training
• Data migration teams to ensure the accuracy of data transferred into the new system
• Reporting teams to reconcile the GL and other management information.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in implementing change with a focus on controls and automation.
• A robust understanding of reporting and the strategic use of data in an EPM environment is essential
• Experience with Oracle especially Fusion,.
• Self-management capabilities, a methodical approach, and strong organizational skills are necessary to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail is required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and escalate issues appropriately and promptly is crucial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are important.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Google Presentations is needed.
• Previous experience with analytical toolkits, Power BI, and cloud-based data analytics is advantageous.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About some of our Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.