Job Description

Oracle Fusion Finance & Payroll Lead

Contract | £944/day Inside IR35 | Staffordshire / Hybrid

We’re supporting a secure public sector organisation delivering a major Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP transformation and are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Finance & Payroll Lead to provide functional leadership across the Finance and Payroll workstream.

This role will suit a senior Oracle functional specialist who combines strong hands-on configuration expertise with the credibility to lead design decisions, challenge implementation partners and shape delivery within a highly regulated environment. You’ll act as the critical bridge between technical consultants and operational business stakeholders to ensure the solution meets organisational, statutory and operational requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the Finance & Payroll functional workstream for an Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementation
• Providing functional leadership across modules including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable
  • Fixed Assets
  • Projects
  • Cash Management
  • Payroll
  • Integrations and financial controls
• Leading To-Be design workshops and supporting solution design
• Working closely with implementation partners on configuration, integrations and delivery
• Supporting data migration, reporting, testing and go-live readiness
• Challenging supplier approach where required to ensure best outcomes
• Driving an “Adopt Not Adapt” approach to ERP transformation.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience delivering multiple full lifecycle Oracle Fusion Cloud Finance & Payroll implementations
• Strong hands-on Oracle Fusion configuration experience
• Deep understanding of Finance and Payroll modules, financial controls, workflows and integrations
• Experience designing Chart of Accounts, reporting structures and governance controls
• Strong understanding of UK statutory finance, payroll, VAT and audit requirements
• Proven ability to lead functional delivery independently and challenge implementation partners constructively
• Experience in secure government, policing or highly regulated environments desirable
• CCAB / CIMA / ACCA qualification essential

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a complex, high-profile ERP transformation where your expertise will directly shape organisational processes and future operating models.

• £944/day Inside IR35
• Hybrid working with regular onsite presence in Staffordshire
• Major transformation programme with senior stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to influence design, delivery and organisational adoption
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo enhanced background checks