Oracle Fusion ERP Finance Specialist I

Job Description

• Role PurposeThe Finance specialist will act as the business functional lead for the Finance domain within the Oracle Fusion ERP program. The role is responsible for driving, validating, and owning the implementation of TO-BE Finance processes, ensuring alignment with Oracle best practices, regulatory requirements, and the university’s strategic objectives.In addition, the role will serve as the Change Champion for the Finance stream, leading transformation efforts, driving adoption, and ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion Financials.Key Responsibilities1. TO-BE Process Implementation & Ownership
• Lead and oversee the implementation of TO-BE Finance processes across all Finance functions, including: o General Ledger (GL)o Accounts Payable (AP)o Accounts Receivable (AR)o Fixed Assets (FA)o Cash Management (CM)o Budgeting and Forecastingo Financial Reportingo End-to-end cycles (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash)
• Ensure TO-BE processes are: o Aligned with Oracle Fusion Financials standard functionalityo Standardized and optimized across the organizationo Compliant with financial policies, audit requirements, and regulations
• Review, challenge, and approve solution designs proposed by the System Integrator.
• Ensure proper documentation of: o Process flowso Business rules and approvalso Roles and responsibilities (RACI)
• Act as the final business decision authority for Finance process-related matters.2. Business Requirements Leadership
• Lead the definition and validation of functional and non-functional requirements for the Finance stream.
• Ensure requirements are fully aligned with approved TO-BE processes.
• Review and approve: o Functional Design Documents (FDDs)o Configuration workbooks
• Drive a fit-to-standard approach, minimizing customizations and ensuring maximum use of Oracle capabilities.3. Change Management & Adoption (Change Champion)
• Act as the Change Champion for Finance, driving organizational readiness and user adoption.
• Lead: o Change impact assessmentso Stakeholder engagement planso Communication strategies
• Ensure alignment of stakeholders with the new operating model and processes.
• Identify resistance areas and implement mitigation actions.4. Governance & Process Excellence
• Develop strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Financials processes and configurations.
• Ensure governance over: o Process standardizationo Policy alignmento Compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Drive continuous process improvement and optimization post-implementation.5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Act as the primary interface between Finance stakeholders and the implementation partner.
• Lead workshops, fit-gap sessions, and design discussions.
• Engage Finance leadership (including CFO office) to ensure: o Timely decisionso Alignment on key design choices
• Ensure accountability of the System Integrator on deliverables and quality.6. Testing & Business Validation
• Lead Finance participation in: o System Integration Testing (SIT)o User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Ensure test scenarios reflect real business operations and TO-BE processes.
• Provide final business validation and sign-off for Finance solutions.7. Data Migration & Reporting
• Oversee Finance data migration activities, including: o Data cleansing and validationo Mapping of legacy data (e.g., Chart of Accounts, suppliers, customers, assets)
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and readiness for go-live.
• Define Finance reporting, dashboards, and analytics aligned with business and regulatory requirements.8. Training, Adoption & Post-Go-Live Support
• Support development of training materials based on TO-BE processes.
• Ensure Finance users are fully trained on new workflows and system usage.
• Act as Finance SME post-go-live, supporting hypercare and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of Finance functional experience
• Proven experience in Oracle Fusion ERP implementations
• Strong experience in: o Finance process transformation o TO-BE process design and implementation o Change management
• Experience in large organizations or higher education is preferred Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C)
• Expertise in Chart of Accounts design and financial structures
• Solid understanding of Oracle Fusion Financials modules
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and decision-making abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities Language Requirement
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is highly desirable

11000-23000