Finance Projects Senior Specialist 12 month FTC
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Job Summary
The role
At NEXT we are fundamentally shifting how our Finance team operates. We are currently moving our global operations to Oracle Fusion ensuring we remain a modern future-ready finance function.
We have an opportunity for a Finance Reporting Lead to join our project team. This is a chance for a person who is prepared to challenge existing ways of working embrace change and use their creative problem-solving skills to shape our future. You will play a key role in implementing our new ERP system initially focusing on the transformation of AP AR and GL.
Hybrid working on offer
The role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
What youll take on
You will lead the design and configuration of Finance reports that support our Profit and Loss streaming by business division using the advanced EPM capabilities in Oracle Fusion.
Design & Strategy: Attend design workshops to support the Business Solution Lead Manager and make key decisions that align with our project scope.
System Build: Complete design workbooks and collaborate with the GL lead to ensure our new enterprise structure is reflected accurately.
Project Lifecycle: Lead on business impact assessments test planning and execution ensuring all controls are in place to mitigate risk.
Transition & Support: Work closely with change management and business adoption teams to provide training information and support the system through the cutover and warranty periods.
Collaboration: Partner with commercial finance data migration and reporting teams to ensure our data is accurate and our management information is fully reconciled.
We are looking for a knowledgeable professional who can bridge the gap between technical requirements and business needs.
Essential Criteria:
Financial Insight: A strong understanding of margin reporting and how to use data for complex analysis.
Change Experience: Proven ability to implement change with a focus on controls automation and process improvement.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately and work confidently with stakeholders.
Organisation: A methodical approach to self-management with the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel to tight deadlines.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail.
- Digital Tools: Proficiency in Google Workspace Excel or PowerPoint.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or other large ERP systems.
- Prior exposure to analytical tools such as Power BI or cloud-based data sets.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cobol
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Accounting
- Banking
- Cloud Computing
- Securities Law
- Middleware
- Financial Analysis
- CPT Coding
- Epic
- Financial Management
About Company
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 po ... View more
