Global jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Contract Length: 12 months
Start: ASAP
Salary: around £85,000 – £90,000 + benefits

Our client, a leading technology business based in Oxfordshire, is looking to optimise the use of its ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics 365. To support this programme, they are seeking a qualified accountant with strong Dynamics 365 implementation or upgrade experience to lead this piece of work over the next 12 months. This is a high‑profile interim assignment, working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders to ensure Dynamics 365 is fully embedded, optimised, and delivering meaningful management information.

• Lead the optimisation, implementation or upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics 365 within the finance function
• Act as the finance lead between the business, systems partners, and technical teams
• Review current processes and redesign workflows to maximise ERP capability
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, controls, and data integrity within Dynamics
• Support and improve management reporting and dashboards, working with existing BI tools
• Train and support finance users to ensure adoption and best practice usage
• Identify and deliver continuous improvements across finance systems and reporting

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience leading or heavily involved in a Dynamics 365 Finance implementation or upgrade
• Strong understanding of finance processes (GL, P2P, O2C, reporting, controls)
• Ability to operate as a hands‑on systems lead and trusted business partner
• Experience working in a project or change environment
• Power BI knowledge (or similar BI tools) highly desirable to enhance reporting and insight
• Comfortable working 3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire

• Lead a business‑critical ERP optimisation programme
• Work within a high‑growth, technology‑led environment
• Hybrid working model with strong stakeholder exposure
• Competitive day rate, aligned to senior interim finance systems roles

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We are seeking an experienced Finance Functional Lead with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud applications to lead our enterprise finance transformation initiatives. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining, implementing, and optimizing finance processes across Oracle Fusion modules to support organisational strategy, compliance, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with Finance leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure successful deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion Finance solutions.

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Fusion Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Expenses, Procurement, Reporting).
• Translate finance business requirements into functional Oracle ERP solutions.
• Act as the Finance SME, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance standards.
• Define and maintain system governance, internal controls, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other enterprise systems.
• Oversee upgrades, release management, testing, and change impact assessments.
• Provide strategic guidance on Oracle ERP capabilities and best practices.
• Develop training and change management materials to support adoption.
• Resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Mentor junior consultants and analysts to build internal capability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems.
• 8–10+ years of experience with Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud, with deep functional expertise.
• Proven success in leading full lifecycle Oracle Finance implementations or ERP transformations.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, compliance (IFRS, GAAP, SOX), and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle configuration, workflows, security, and reporting tools (OTBI, Smart View, FRS, BI Publisher).
• Familiarity with chart of accounts, subledger accounting, and intercompany processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Oracle Financials Cloud Implementation Specialist certification (highly desirable).

• Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for finance processes.
• Knowledge of EPM Cloud for planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with treasury, tax, and financial consolidation systems.
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience in ERP or finance transformation projects.

• Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience). Plus Travel Allowance and bonus
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Electric Car Scheme

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Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.