Overview
Finance Oracle Product Owner
Permanent
Grade 7 - £64,561 - £83,183
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
I'm thrilled to announce that we are currently on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Oracle Finance Product Owner to lead the delivery of our Finance workstream. This role is pivotal, offering the opportunity to shape the future integration of Finance and Oracle across our business. With an Oracle implementation scheduled for the next financial year and a well-defined roadmap of products to follow post go-live, this is an exciting time to join our forward-thinking team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both Oracle systems and finance operations, with substantial experience in Oracle implementation and ongoing support, and a solid understanding of finance. An accountancy qualification would be a significant advantage, and the ability to manage busy workloads and lead a team of around 12 professionals is essential.
As the Product Owner, this individual will steer the development and execution of the Finance workstream. They will own the business requirements and ensure they align with the Finance product roadmap. Advising on governance, representing Finance at Product Owner meetings, and working closely with Finance professionals and business sponsors will be key responsibilities. The ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans will be critical to success.
Collaboration will be at the heart of this role. The successful candidate will work closely with other Product Owners across the business to ensure seamless integration and delivery. This is a unique opportunity to influence and drive progress between Finance and Oracle.
If you are ready to lead, influence, and deliver in a high-performing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of the Finance workstream in relation to Oracle implementation and ongoing support.
* Own business requirements and ensure alignment with the Finance product roadmap.
* Advise on governance and represent Finance at Product Owner meetings.
* Collaborate with Finance professionals and business sponsors; translate objectives into actionable plans.
* Work with other Product Owners to ensure seamless integration and delivery across the business.
Qualifications
* Strong background in Oracle systems and finance operations; substantial Oracle implementation and support experience; solid understanding of finance.
* Accountancy qualification would be a significant advantage.
* Ability to manage busy workloads and lead a team of around 12 professionals.
* Excellent collaboration and translation of business objectives into actionable plans.
Application information
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