Senior Manager Oracle Cloud ERPEPM

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an ever-changing world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through real-time analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.Wood Mackenzie Brand VideoWood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive we succeed togetherTrusting we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused we accelerate changeCurious we turn knowledge into actionRole PurposeReporting to the Head of Business Solutions you will lead on all aspects on day-to-day operations of the Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM platforms at Wood Mackenzie. You will work with key stakeholders to evolve the platform to underpin business success. Supported by a team of Analysts and working with colleagues across the Business Solutions team and wider Technology and Operations teams you will be responsible for ensuring stability reliability and data security on the existing Oracle Fusion and EPM platforms whilst supporting a continually evolving and growing business through ensuring successful and timely delivery on requirements for enhancements and projects.Main ResponsibilitiesManage an Oracle Cloud applications team to support Wood Mackenzies use of Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM using an optimal mix of team members across Wood Mackenzies global locations and using 3rd party support organisations where appropriate.Ensure the team is meeting the day-to-day data maintenance requirements to meet business expectations (to include but not limited to users COA changes cross validation rules updates project and task maintenance updates to approval hierarchies)Manage a rolling release program of enhancements and reporting requestsEnsure that the team manages any incidents logged relating to the platform are resolved in a timely manner and escalated to 3rd party support partners and or Oracle as required.Manage the relationship with 3rd party support partners and consultants.Work with Oracle and our 3rd party support vendors to understand the application roadmap including the content of the quarterly releases and how when and if to apply enhancements to meet internal business challengesMaintain a holistic view of all business processes and users in the system to understand cross-functional impacts with regard to configuration process workflow and reportingTake a lead role in the Business Systems Governance Board to provide updates on activities gather requirements for future enhancements and projects within the Oracle area provide details of future updates and releases facilitate the agreement of priorities with the key stakeholdersProvide oversight and support to 3rd party and internal application and acquisition integration projects impacting the Oracle platform to ensure they are appropriately scoped and ultimately successfully delivered on time and within budget.Support internal and external audit activities as required and ensure that the controls supporting the Oracle ERP/EPM solution within Wood Mackenzie reflects the governance standards requiredAbout YouAn experienced Oracle Cloud ERP specialist with a passion and a genuine interest for cloud technologies and products developed over 7 yearsSome Oracle Cloud ERP Finance/Supply Chain certifications preferredExperience of working in a complex business applications environment with multiple critical software solutions and integration dependenciesAbility to understand complex business process flows and the data dependencies within themTeam Leadership experienceExperience in stakeholder management and engagement with senior business stakeholdersProject management/Delivery experienceVendor Management experience of delivery working with and using key partner resourcesDeliverablesTeam leadership for the Oracle delivery team within Business SolutionsSME for Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM ProductsResponsible for ensuring reliability and stability of processes using the Oracle ERP and EPM productResponsible for managing and delivering a rolling programme of change and enhancements within the Oracle ERP and EPM productsExpectationsWe are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment but this may be subject to change in the future.While this is expected to be a full-time role part-time arrangements will be considered.Due to the global nature of the team a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones being worked within our team and our wider business.Wood Mackenzie brand videoEqual OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race colour religion age sex national origin disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Google Analytics,ABAP,Freight Forwarding,Employee Benefits,BI,Entry Level Finance Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1