Finance Functional Lead; Oracle

Finance Functional Lead

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long‑term sustainability.

Led by a world‑class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the EIT aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours:
Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of the Oxford Science Park.

Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose‑built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

EIT is seeking an experienced Finance Functional Lead with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud applications to lead our enterprise finance transformation initiatives. This key leadership role is responsible for defining, implementing and optimising 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‑cycle 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
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

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 working across multiple time zones may occur due to the global nature of the programme.