Oracle Functional Specialist

The Opportunity:

As an Oracle Fusion Functional Consultant, you will be a key member of our team, using your 5+ years of experience to design, implement, and manage systems and processes controls that drive our Finance functions. You’ll take on the role of Compliance Owner for “Off The Shelf Systems (OTS),” working closely with IT, Product, Risk and Compliance, Auditors, and other departments. We’re looking for a results-oriented professional who can communicate effectively, manage projects, and collaborate across teams.

You will be expected to confidently express your ideas and perspectives to stakeholders and manage projects with minimal supervision. Being comfortable with ambiguity, organized, and possessing strong interpersonal skills will be essential to your success. Your ability to influence, communicate, and drive change will be critical in delivering value to the business.

In This Role, You'll Get to be a:

• Tech, Process, and Compliance Advisor: Participate in business discussions, providing expert insights from both a finance and compliance perspective to ensure that technology and processes meet user needs, while adhering to risk management, segregation of duties (SoD), and access control standards.
• Solution Implementer: Develop, configure, and implement off-the-shelf Oracle finance technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing Oracle systems while maintaining strong controls around user access, security, and compliance.
• Testing and Risk Contributor: Support testing phases, ensuring finance systems operate efficiently while upholding risk mitigation strategies, proper segregation of duties, and that access controls are correctly implemented throughout the development and testing lifecycle.
• System and Compliance Evaluator: Regularly assess and improve Oracle finance systems and processes to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards like SOX and internal access control policies.
• Change Coordinator Change Coordinator: Evaluate the impact of upstream changes on finance systems, reports, and access controls, collaborating with Oracle technical and business teams to ensure smooth and compliant implementation with a focus on mitigating potential risks.
• Issue and Compliance Resolver: Serve as a liaison between business and tech teams to analyze and resolve software or technical issues, ensuring that solutions comply with Oracle’s access control policies, risk management protocols, and financial regulations.
• Continuous Learner: Stay updated on accounting, tax, and risk management developments, particularly within the travel industry, to ensure that Oracle finance systems remain compliant and future-ready.
• System Maintainer: Assist in the setup, maintenance, and compliance of financial systems, ensuring they are optimized for business success, maintain high user satisfaction, and are safeguarded with proper access controls and risk management protocols.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Industry Expertise Industry Expertise: Over 5 years of experience managing finance system projects and operations, particularly within ERP systems in the tech or e-commerce sectors, with a strong focus on Oracle Fusion Finance configuration, compliance, access control, and risk management.
• Oracle Fusion Finance Configuration: Extensive experience configuring and optimizing Oracle Fusion Finance systems, ensuring seamless integration with financial processes while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards such as SOX.
• Finance Systems Proficiency: In-depth understanding of multiple finance systems, including Oracle Fusion Finance, with proven success in applying this knowledge to ensure compliance with segregation of duties (SoD) and access control policies.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and influence stakeholders across finance, IT, and business teams to align on project objectives, risk mitigation strategies, and successful outcomes in Oracle Fusion environments.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification is a plus, with strong understanding of financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments, quickly adapting to new challenges, including Oracle Fusion configurations, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and evolving regulations.
• Vendor Management: Skilled in managing vendor relationships, negotiating best outcomes while maintaining strong partnerships, ensuring vendor compliance with Oracle system configurations and financial regulations.
• Project Leadership: Strong project management capabilities, leading cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Tech, and Business teams, with a focus on Oracle Fusion Finance, aligning objectives, mitigating risks, and driving successful execution.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions, particularly in Oracle Fusion Finance configuration, risk management, access controls, and system optimization.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail, ensuring that Oracle Fusion Finance systems are continuously improved and compliant with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong organizational and planning abilities to effectively convey project goals and compliance measures, especially related to Oracle Fusion Finance.
• Dependability: Strong sense of urgency and results orientation, dedicated to meeting goals, ensuring compliance, and driving business value through effective Oracle Fusion Finance configuration, risk management, and system optimization.
• Good experience with Oracle BI Publisher (BIP), including the ability to understand existing reports and design, develop, and maintain new BIP reports (templates, data models, and layouts).
• Proficient in SQL, with the ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries for reporting, data analysis, and integrations.

It’s Great if You Have:

• Experience working in finance cross-functions (e.g., Tax, Finance operations, Treasury, FP&A).
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, SDLC).
• Experience in data analytics or with other modules within Oracle Fusion ERP. Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools and other financial software