Job Description
2-3 month contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* To provide specialist financial systems support to West Sussex County Council, with a focus on Oracle Fusion Finance, Oracle HCM integration, and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). The role will support the integrity of financial data, ensure effective system operation, and contribute to period-end processes, reporting, and ongoing system development during a period of transition and improvement.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Lead and support the daily integration reconciliation process between Oracle Finance and Oracle HCM.
* Lead on the monthly and period-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
* Triage and manage Finance-related helpdesk calls in conjunction with the Council’s Managed Service Provider.
* Lead and support Chart of Accounts (CoA) master data changes and governance.
* Support Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) activities, including forecasting, system maintenance, and monthly updates.
* Develop, maintain, and improve financial reporting within Oracle Finance.
* Carry out sub-ledger activities and provide support to sub-ledger managers as required.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience working with Oracle Fusion Finance.
* Experience of the interaction and integration between Oracle HCM and Oracle Finance.
* Experience using Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems.
* Experience leading or supporting period-end close processes within a complex organisation.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CCAB-qualified or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in financial systems support.
* Strong understanding of financial processes, controls, and reconciliation.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RG
* We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To provide specialist financial systems support to West Sussex County Council, with a focus on Oracle Fusion Finance, Oracle HCM integration, and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).