Oracle Financial System Lead

Oracle Finance Systems Lead (Contract)
Location: Charlotte, NC – Remote
Duration: Contract – Start date: 05-18-2026

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Finance Systems Lead to provide technical leadership and operational ownership of enterprise financial systems supporting the Finance organization. This role is responsible for day‑to‑day system stability, integrations, data flows, governance, and optimization of Oracle financial platforms, while overseeing an outsourced support model. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on technical leader with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion ERP and Oracle EPM (EPBCS, EDM, EPMCS) who can align Finance requirements with enterprise technology standards and long‑term roadmaps.

You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, and Engineering & Technology (ET) teams to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of Oracle financial platforms and serve as the primary technical SME for support operations and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day operational support of Oracle financial systems, including user access, security roles, configuration changes, and functional maintenance.
• Oversee and coordinate outsourced support resources, ensuring accountability, SLA adherence, and effective resolution of BAU items and service tickets.
• Translate Finance business requirements into detailed technical specifications and maintain comprehensive run books, system documentation, and knowledge repositories.
• Support the development and execution of a strategic roadmap for Oracle ERP and EPM platforms, ensuring scalability, stability, and alignment with Finance and enterprise objectives.
• Partner with ET teams and Finance stakeholders to plan, test, and deploy Oracle quarterly patches, upgrades, and releases, minimizing operational disruption.
• Design, develop, and maintain integrations and data feeds between Oracle and third‑party platforms (e.g., Concur, Revenue Manager (Redi2), TPRM, CounselLink).
• Manage and support ETL processes and inter‑module data flows across Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data feed and reconciliation issues between Oracle modules and downstream reporting systems, leading and executing on corrective actions.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A to improve data availability, reporting accuracy, configuration effectiveness, and analytical capabilities across Oracle and related tools.
• Oversee development, test, and production environments, ensuring system availability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise and industry standards.
• Manage backup, recovery, and data validation processes, including reporting to confirm data completeness and accuracy.
• Enforce change management, documentation standards, and design compliance with ET policies and Allspring Enterprise Architecture.
• Review and monitor license usage, system access, and security roles to ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Maintain relationships with Oracle and other vendors, managing license compliance, renewals, and support engagements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to Finance leadership, Accounting, FP&A, and ET partners.
• Provide transparency into system health, work prioritization, and delivery progress.
• Support training, knowledge transfer, and adoption to strengthen system utilization across Finance and technical teams.
• Report directly to the Head of Finance / Distribution / Marketing Systems, providing regular updates, insights, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience supporting financial systems within a corporate Finance or IT environment.
• Hands‑on technical expertise with Oracle Fusion ERP and Oracle EPM (EPBCS, EDM, EPMCS) and related modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, etc.).
• Experience supporting Oracle Cloud upgrades, quarterly patches, integrations, and production environments.
• Proven understanding of financial reporting, analytics solutions, and integrations with external reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and how technology can optimize accounting, reporting, and analytics workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement projects, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and process change.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for Finance partners and business needs for technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, particularly in environments undergoing system transitions or integrations.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting large‑scale financial services or investment management organizations.

Work Environment

• Hybrid working model: 4 days per week in-office in Charlotte, NC.
• Fast‑paced, dynamic environment with strong collaboration between Finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Regular interaction with cross‑functional teams, including Accounting, FP&A, Engineering & Technology, and vendor partners.