Finance Systems Manager - Oracle

If you are looking to join a company which will offer you a strong support network and an inspiring working environment, then this is the job for you.  The Finance Systems Manager will be the person to have ownership for certain modules in one of our key financial applications – APECS & Oracle. The successful candidate will have strong functional knowledge of the application / modules in question, expected to have excellent problem solving skills with a determination to work through whatever problem that he / she is presented with as well as own the interaction with the business in terms of ensuring the application is both supported and enhanced in an efficient and timely manner. *LI-MB1

The person should have strong interpersonal and leadership skills and move comfortable between the technical/ functional & more business focused discussions.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES :

• This role will be a mix of Oracle R12 Support & Enhancement Work
• Act as level two support for Oracle R12 EBS issues. Escalate for resolution where appropriate.
• Research and provide solutions to issues reported by the user or other team members.
• Must be able to work closely with the business to address system enhancements and process issues.
• Recommend upgrades / patches to the Oracle EBS suite & APECS.
• Develop new extensions or configure current modules as needed to address business issues.
• Document user procedures / processes along with SOX and best practices
• Thoroughly test configurations, business rules, extensions, enhancements / modifications and management of the migration process into the production environment.
• Lead System Integrations resulting from new company acquisitions…

SUPERVISION

• The candidate will be expected to provide thought leadership to ensure all design decisions are optimal and clearly articulated to the business.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in solving functional issues
• Ensure work is prioritised.
• Act as an escalation point for the business.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience with Oracle EBS including R11 / R12.
• Extensive knowledge of Oracle EBS concepts, systems, software solutions and business modules with a focus on General Ledger, Receivables, Advanced Collections & Oracle Project Accounting
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact positively with upper management as well as communicating problems to appropriate teams within our organization.
• Ability to partner with senior-level management
• Strong problem solving and business process design skills with the ability to configure Oracle modules and specify extensions.
• Good understanding of how to operate on Metalink/MOS.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree Qualified with Business and IT Background.
• Accounting Qualification.
• Oracle R11 / R12 Certified.
• Project Management Certification (preferable but not mandatory)

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. 

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.  

ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment