General Ledger Integration Lead - Finance Modernisation

Leicester
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Job Description:General Ledger Integration Lead - Finance ModernisationDo you want to be a key member of the team shaping the future of Next Finance?We are looking for individuals who are prepared to challenge existing ways of working, embrace change & have a creative mind for problem solving. Is that you?About the roleYou will join a project team to assist with implementing the Oracle Fusion ERP system into Next Finance, initially replacing AP, AR and GL. This role will involve working on the core general ledger integrations required for our new finance system, supporting the Business solution lead manager.ResponsibilitiesAs a key member of our team, you will attend our design workshops and help design the integration strategy for transition to the new software. You will also be responsible for updating the lead manager with progress updates, demonstrating rigour throughout your completed work and highlighting any areas of concern for escalation.The role broadly will involve:

Familiarisation workshops
Making and documenting design decisions inline with scope
Supporting business impact assessments
Preparing / reviewing integration design documents
Coordination with data migration teams
Working closely with the general ledger corporate set up lead to ensure integrity in the enterprise structure across the GL
Input into training plan
Test planning and execution
Cutover planning and execution
Warranty support
Understanding and highlighting any risks and ensuring controls are in place to mitigate risk

You will also be working with several business readiness teams including:

Existing financial accounting teams
Tech QA and finance UAT teams to build test scripts
Change management and adoption team ensuring we have the appropriate training for all users
Data cleansing to ensure we have accurate data migrating into the new system
Reporting team to ensure the GL and other management information can be reconciled

About you

Strong financial accounting acumen and experience with an understanding of the main record to report entries into a general ledger
Experience of implementing change, demonstrating ability to focus on controls and automation
Experience with a large ERP system is desirable, preferably Oracle Fusion
Ability to self manage, methodical with strong organisational skills ensuring multiple tasks can run in parallel
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines and escalate issues in an appropriate and timely manner
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excel, Powerpoint and/or Google Presentation skills

#LI-DC1About Us: You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!About the Team:

25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria's Secret products
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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