Accounts Payable Lead - Finance Modernisation (Oracle)

Accounts Payable Lead - Finance Modernisation (Oracle) Job DescriptionAccounts Payable Lead - Finance ModernisationDo you want to be a key member of the team shaping the future of Next Finance?We are looking for individuals who are prepared to challenge existing ways of working, embrace change & have a creative mind for problem solving. Is that you?About the roleYou will join a project team to assist with implementing the Oracle Fusion ERP system into Next Finance, initially replacing AP, AR and GL. This role will involve working within the operations space focusing on transitioning accounts payable (from invoice ingestion, matching to supplier payment) into the new finance system alongside supporting the accounts receivable and procurement leads.ResponsibilitiesYou will be a key member of our team attending our design workshops and helping design the integration strategy for transition to the new software. Alongside this you will also be responsible for updating the lead manager with progress updates, demonstrating rigour throughout your completed work and highlighting any risks or areas of concern for escalation whilst ensuring controls are in place to mitigate risks.The role is wide ranging and will involveFamiliarisation workshops with a focus on designing processes and adopting standard functionalityChallenging any deviation from standard functionalityMaking and documenting design decisions in line with scopeReview of configuration workbooksPreparing / reviewing functional and integration design documentsSupporting business impact assessmentsInput and development into training planTest planning & executionUser training and ongoing developmentCutover planning and executionWarranty supportYou will also be working with several business readiness teams to ensure the ongoing smooth delivery of the programmeWorking with existing accounts payable teams to understand existing processesCollaborating with Tech QA and finance UAT teams to build test scriptsEngaging with the Change management and adoption team ensuring we have the appropriate training for all usersWorking with Oracle expertsData cleansing to ensure we have the correct accurate data migrating into the new systemReporting team to ensure supporting reconciliations and operational analysis is completeAbout youGood understanding of Accounts Payable processesExperience of implementing change in operational areas, demonstrating ability to focus on controls and automationExperience with ERP systems is desirable, preferably working with Oracle FusionAbility to self manage with strong organisational skills ensuring multiple tasks can run in parallelMethodical with excellent attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work to tight deadlines and escalate issues in an appropriate and timely mannerStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcel, Powerpoint and/or Google Presentation skills#LI-DC1About UsYou know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!About the Team25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria's Secret productsCompany performance based bonusSharesave schemeOn-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded BeautyEarly VIP access to sale stockAccess to fantastic discounts at our Staff ShopsRestaurants with great food at amazing pricesAccess a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing servicesFree on-site parkingWe aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email ##### (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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