Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking a Finance Technology e-Invoicing Lead to spearhead a rollout of our electronic invoicing solution across MUFG Bank EMEA & MUFG Securities, focussing on French & UAE territories.
This role involves leading design and implementation of a new B2B partner network which will be used in conjunction with the group ERP solution, Oracle Cloud Financials.
The successful candidate will act as a bridge and help navigate a complex technical and stakeholder environment, partnering with Finance, Technology and several other groups across the MUFG network.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical Architecture & Integration
• Lead the end-to-end technical design and implementation of the e-invoicing solution across EMEA, initially focussing on France & UAE.
• Lead the technical integration work between Oracle Fusion Financials ERP cloud and the B2B partner network
• Ensure accurate mapping of data fields from source to target, understanding the underlying workflow and life cycle of payables/receivables transactions
• Have an exceptionally strong understanding of interfaces, data integration patterns, ETL technologies, file transfer protocols, API connectivity etc.
2. Stakeholder and Relationship Management
• Act as the dedicated interface between the Finance Department (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Core Finance and accounting) and the external e-Invoice PA / PDP partner service. Translate complex financial requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project team members and decision-makers underpinned with MUFG values such as innovate & simplify, people focussed, listen-up speak-up, client centric and own & execute.
• Oversee relationships and delivery quality for third-party software vendors and implementation partners utilized for Finance systems.
3. Technical Leadership and Architecture
• Guide the architecture and design of new or enhanced accounting solutions, ensuring scalability, stability, and control integrity (SOX compliance awareness).
xp with cloud-based financial platforms such as Oracle Cloud Financials AP and AR and data analytics tools (, OTBI, BIP) for finance reporting.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and SME’s and perform thorough review of Business Requirements.
• Produce high quality documentation such as Technical Designs understanding functional, logical and physical architecture. Be comfortable with detail, helping to document or review specifications, operational readiness plans, test strategies, security questionnaires etc.
4. Risk and Compliance
• Ensure all new and existing accounting technology solutions adhere strictly to internal risk frameworks, operational security policies, and external financial regulations (, SoX, Basel 3, PRA/FSCS requirements).
• Have familiarity with e-invoicing regulations, Peppol, data frameworks, B2B networking and routing, electronic data interface, eReporting.
• Maintain security and data privacy controls and embed this in key design decisions. Understand concepts such as privileged accounts, password vaults, encryption standards etc..
• Design solutions with a risk based approach and ensuring robust financial controls are factored into new or changing IT or business landscape.
• Lead technology remediation efforts identified by internal audit or compliance functions related to financial data and systems.
Required Skills and Xp
• Accounting System Knowledge: Deep functional and technical knowledge of core accounting systems, including a modern General Ledger (, Oracle, SAP, Workday) or similar industry-specific GL platforms.
• Tax: Knowledge of VAT and tax setup and treatment throughout the Payables and Receivables life cycle.
• Project Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex, cross-functional technical delivery on projects with significant investment budgets in a regulated environment.
• Communication & Cultural Acumen: Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated xp working effectively within a global organization, specifically exhibiting strong cultural sensitivity and proficiency in engaging with snr leadership, Japanese management and technical teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of system interfacing and integration patterns (Flat Files, EDI, XML, APIs etc), data warehousing & reporting concepts, along with SDLC tooling.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. A professional certification (, PMP, Prince2, or Agile Scrum Master) is highly desirable.
Desirable Qualifications
• Accounting xp desirable although not essential. Conceptual understanding of IFRS 9, IFRS 17, and accounting standards (such as IFRS, UK GAAP, J-GAAP) also desirable.
WORK XP
-Proven track record of leading technology teams into successful project delivery with an exceptional understanding of PDLC and the key stages/phases of a project along
-Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and XP working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the various information and data pipelines which feed this.
-Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, within a project function and understand the importance of working towards project milestones
-Be familiar with presenting at Architectural Review Boards, ensuring detailed IT solutions can be expressed in a summarised, simplified way which focusses on key architecture points.
-Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy, showing an appreciation of regulations such as e-Invoicing
-A robust understanding of Finance’s accounting reporting requirements including debtors and creditor balances, receipts, lockbox etc.
-Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
-XP in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
-Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
SKILLS AND XP
Functional / Technical Competencies:
-Understanding of AP & AR accounting functions and how modern technology cloud platforms integrate with B2B partner networks and having a strong technical understanding of different integration models and patterns which are underpinned by strong security principals, resiliency, performance etc.
-Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations etc.
-Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc..
-XP of the following platforms:
oOracle Fusion Financials, SAP, Workday or any other equivalent ERP solutions
-Have an appreciation of technical solutions and services including :
oDatabase technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, APIs, SQL etc.
oETL solutions such as Informatica & SSIS
oAn understanding of XML messages and formats such as Universal Business Language (UBL) using message bus technologies such as MQ WebSphere
oAn understanding of the operating systems including Windows & Linux
oMiddleware technologies such as BPEL & SOA
oScheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Autosys
-Good understanding of Project Life cycle tools such as JIRA, Service Now etc.
-Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS / PaaS / IaaS solutions
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
•Ability to build strong and lasting relationships across the bank
•The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
•Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
•Ability to manage conflict effectively
•Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability, focused on business outcomes
•Strong decision making skills including prioritisation, with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
•A structured and logical approach to work
•A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team
•Excellent managerial/leadership XP with demonstrable XP leading a high performing team
•A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team
•A creative and innovative approach to work taking into account external factors such as ESG
Job Title: Technical Lead – E-Invoicing
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.