Job Title: Oracle Cloud Financials Support Lead
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Department: Group IT/Finance
Reports To: Head of Oracle System Administration
*Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Financials in a large enterprise environment (10,000+ employees).
Inside IR35 - paid through umbrella
£700 per day pay p six months contract initially
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Cloud Financials Support Analyst to join our Finance Systems team. This role is critical in bridging the gap between our internal finance operations and our third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP).
You will play a key role in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing Oracle Cloud Financials across multiple business units, ensuring system integrity, compliance, and optimal performance.
This is a hands-on role requiring deep functional and technical expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively across finance, IT, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary support lead for Oracle Cloud Financials across the organisation.
Coordinate and manage system configuration, user support, and issue resolution.
Oversee Period Close activities and ensure financial data integrity across modules.
Manage small-scale enhancements (under 15 days) through full lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, testing (UAT), and deployment under ITIL framework.
Collaborate with project teams to support transition of larger initiatives into Business-as-Usual (BAU).
Support quarterly Oracle Cloud upgrade cycles, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment.
Provide training and guidance to finance users and business application owners.
Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls (e.g., SOX).
Liaise with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration with other business applications and APIs. Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Financials in a large enterprise environment (10,000+ employees).
Proven experience in a finance systems support or project lead role.
Strong understanding of Oracle Cloud modules including GL, AP and AR.
Experience with Oracle border applications such as Treasury Management and Oracle EPM (PBCS, ARCS, FCCS).
Familiarity with API integrations and data flows between Oracle and other systems.
Working knowledge of SOX compliance and financial controls.
Awareness of CIS / Apps & Certs solutions is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Oracle Cloud Financials (essential)
Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
SQL and data reporting
ITIL v3/v4 processes and structured ITSM tools
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What We Offer
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment
Exposure to cutting-edge Oracle Cloud technologies in a fast-moving environment with multiple ongoing projects being delivered.
Collaborative team culture with cross-functional engagement
Potential for contract extension
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