Job Description
As our Oracle Project Manager, you will be the driving force behind the implementation and optimisation of our financial close and profitability suites. You will act as the vital bridge between our finance stakeholders and technical execution, ensuring that our systems deliver a streamlined, "touchless" experience for the Office of Finance. By leading a high-impact, specialised team, you will transform how we handle complex data, making a tangible difference in the speed and accuracy of our financial reporting. This is a "player-coach" role where you will be fully supported to move between deep functional design and high-level strategic roadmapping for the CFO .
What You'll Take On
Lead end-to-end delivery of Oracle EPM projects, taking full ownership from the initial requirements gathering and design through to UAT and Go-Live .
Manage a specialised team of 3–6 functional and technical consultants, aligning their expertise with project tasks to ensure high-quality delivery .
Drive process optimisation by implementing best practices in automated reconciliations, complex PCM allocations, and multi-currency FCCS consolidations .
Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to translate complex technical hurdles into clear business impacts, ensuring the "why" behind every system change is understood .
Oversee risk and governance by maintaining project documentation, managing budgets, and proactively mitigating any risks that could delay the financial period close .
Deliver measurable efficiency by shortening the monthly close cycle and reducing manual intervention through strategic automation .
What you'll bring
Deep technical expertise in Oracle EPM modules, specifically PCM (Allocations/Profitability) although FCCS (Consolidations) and ARCS (Reconciliations) are also desirable
Extensive project management experience leading EPM or ERP implementations using either Agile or Waterfall methodologies .
Strong financial acumen, including a solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS, intercompany eliminations, and the intricacies of the monthly close cycle .
Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing small, high-performing teams to deliver complex technical solutions .
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain grounded while managing budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations .
Proficiency with industry tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or SmartSheet, ideally complemented by experience with Data Management or FDMEE
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 The Team
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Profit-related bonus - based on company performance
Management share options
Company car or car allowance
Private medical insurance
Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
Life assurance
Group income protection
Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
Access to NEXT staff shops
Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles
Free parking (excluding London locations)
Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
On site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations
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 (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.