Financial Systems Lead - Oracle Fusion

Position Overview: We're looking for a Financial Systems Lead to oversee the financial systems infrastructure and provide project management support for ongoing system enhancements and implementations for a life insurance client. This role requires expertise in the design and strategy of finance and accounting tools, data models, and data mapping. We're seeking a proactive individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within the financial services industry.

This role can sit in Hartford, Charlotte or New York on a hybrid basis.

Compensation ranges from 100-140k plus bonus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a structured plan for managing financial systems.
• Support efficient handling of requests and updates within the financial systems change process.
• Coordinate projects, updates, and troubleshooting for financial systems.
• Help implement new reporting tools that meet finance and accounting requirements.
• Collaborate with team leads to create a financial systems roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve data flow between finance and other business systems.
• Assist in the implementation and refinement of financial systems and identify areas for process improvement.
• Identify manual tasks to streamline and align with business needs.
• Conduct sessions to gather user input and identify challenges.
• Ensure effective operation of reporting tools and system data integrations.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for reporting strategies and support materials.
• Offer insights and recommendations for system and process improvements to finance leadership.
• Design and test system controls to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Track project timelines, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Monitor and address any project risks or issues that may impact timelines.
• Support data mapping for new reporting tools and data warehouse projects.
• Train finance and accounting staff on new systems and tools.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and project teams to ensure cohesive technology efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth within the finance systems function.

This position is ideal for a self-starter with a solid understanding of the financial services landscape and a commitment to optimizing finance and accounting systems.

Qualifications:

• BA / BS in business, finance, or related degree
• Solid technology skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and financial modeling skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
• Tangible experience with Oracle Fusion general ledger
• Excellent communication, partnering, presentation and influencing skills
• Collaborative approach based on the ability to listen and value others' opinions.

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