Senior Manager, Finance Systems

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Finance Systems leads the functional execution of enterprise-wide finance systems initiatives, with primary focus on Oracle Fusion ERP optimization and implementation. This role serves as the bridge between finance business requirements and technical delivery, managing complex process designs, system configurations, integrations, and cross-functional implementation work streams. This leader manages the Finance Systems team focused on Oracle Fusion, business processes, testing, and training delivery, partnering closely with IT for technical infrastructure.

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The Senior Manager, Finance Systems leads the functional execution of enterprise-wide finance systems initiatives, with primary focus on Oracle Fusion ERP optimization and implementation. This role serves as the bridge between finance business requirements and technical delivery, managing complex process designs, system configurations, integrations, and cross-functional implementation work streams. This leader manages the Finance Systems team focused on Oracle Fusion, business processes, testing, and training delivery, partnering closely with IT for technical infrastructure.

• Oversee production support for existing finance systems (Oracle Fusion, EPM, Apex, and other applications) including functional support, business process execution, and system optimization; lead implementation execution for Oracle Fusion and other finance system projects across all deployment phases and geographies
• Define business requirements and functional specifications for Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Quote to Cash, and Project to Close work streams
• Design end-to-end business processes, system workflows, and approval hierarchies aligned with business needs and SOX controls
• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure team on technical architecture, integrations, and system performance
• Own integration requirements for finance system connections (Salesforce CRM, Workday HRIS, payment systems, subsidiary ledgers, reporting tools)

• Provide functional leadership for Oracle EPM Cloud initiatives (PBCS, FCCS, Planning) supporting capital expenditure planning, operating expense budgeting, and financial consolidations
• Support Apex application rollout, configuration, and functional testing for finance-specific workflows, approvals, and data collection processes
• Lead or contribute to finance transformation projects eligible for capitalization, ensuring proper project accounting and documentation for audit compliance
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting teams to align EPM/budgeting solutions with Oracle Fusion financial reporting and actuals

• Supervise and mentor Finance Systems team in functional delivery, testing execution, and training coordination
• Manage relationships with Oracle and implementation partner consultants, coordinating cross-functional work streams with Finance & Accounting SMEs, IT Infrastructure, Business Unit leads, and external vendors

• Partner with Finance & Accounting SMEs to document current-state processes, identify gaps, and design future-state workflows optimized for Oracle Fusion capabilities
• Lead process redesign initiatives to eliminate manual work, improve controls, and standardize global practices
• Establish functional governance for system configuration changes and maintain documentation including process flows, decision trees, configuration guides, and business rules

• Own end-to-end testing strategy including unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and regression testing; develop test scripts, coordinate tester assignments, and manage defect resolution through sign-off
• Design and deliver training programs for end users, including curriculum development, training materials, sandbox exercises, and office hours support
• Coordinate with transformation resources on change management communications, stakeholder readiness, and adoption tracking