2-3 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To provide specialist financial systems support to West Sussex County Council, with a focus on Oracle Fusion Finance, Oracle HCM integration, and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). The role will support the integrity of financial data, ensure effective system operation, and contribute to period-end processes, reporting, and ongoing system development during a period of transition and improvement.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead and support the daily integration reconciliation process between Oracle Finance and Oracle HCM.
  
• Lead on the monthly and period-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  
• Triage and manage Finance-related helpdesk calls in conjunction with the Council’s Managed Service Provider.
  
• Lead and support Chart of Accounts (CoA) master data changes and governance.
  
• Support Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) activities, including forecasting, system maintenance, and monthly updates.
  
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial reporting within Oracle Finance.
  
• Carry out sub-ledger activities and provide support to sub-ledger managers as required.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience working with Oracle Fusion Finance.
  
• Experience of the interaction and integration between Oracle HCM and Oracle Finance.
  
• Experience using Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems.
  
• Experience leading or supporting period-end close processes within a complex organisation.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CCAB-qualified or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in financial systems support.
  
• Strong understanding of financial processes, controls, and reconciliation.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Location:  County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RG
  
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.