Finance Project Manager

The Opportunity

Our client is a large, multi-site organisation undertaking a major transformation programme. They are implementing Oracle Fusion and transitioning toward a more modern shared services and operating model.

This role sits at the heart of a multi-year transformation programme and offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change across finance, technology and operations.

We are seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused Oracle Fusion Project Manager to support the Programme Director in running the day-to-day delivery of the Finance workstreams. You will be embedded in delivery, working directly with the SI partner and internal stakeholders to ensure progress across design, build, testing and go-live.

About the role Programme Delivery & Governance
  • Manage day-to-day delivery across Oracle Fusion Finance workstreams.
  • Maintain RAID logs, critical paths, governance cycles and status reporting.
  • Work closely with the SI partner on design finalisation, build, testing preparation and cutover activity.
  • Track milestones and ensure compliance with governance, audit and assurance frameworks.
Finance Workstream Leadership
  • Coordinate delivery across Finance modules including GL, AP, AR, FA, Tax, and Planning & Reporting.
  • Ensure design aligns with the target operating model, chart of accounts and accounting policy frameworks.
  • Manage dependencies across Data Migration, Integrations, Reporting and Security.
Testing, Cutover & Go-Live
  • Support SIT, UAT and month/end close testing cycles.
  • Coordinate Finance contributions to cutover, reconciliation and data migration.
  • Support go-live readiness, hypercare and early-life support activities.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with Finance leadership, SMEs, transformation colleagues and delivery partners.
  • Prepare and present materials for governance forums and steering groups.
  • Enable timely decision-making by clearly communicating risks, options and impacts.
About You
  • Experience delivering at least one meaningful Oracle Fusion implementation.
  • Strong knowledge of Finance modules and underlying finance processes.
  • Proven project management capability within complex transformation environments.
  • Hands-on delivery style — comfortable driving activity, creating plans, chasing actions and coordinating multiple teams.
  • Delivery-focused, pragmatic, collaborative and unpretentious.
  • Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguity.
  • Able to influence without imposing; works constructively with senior stakeholders and SI partners.
Other 3 days will be required onsite at any location across the UK with 2 days at home.

Job Details

Company
Nigel Wright Group
Location
North East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
£150,000 per annum
Posted