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Job Description
About the Role:
Do 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 Role
You 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 is responsible for designing how payment outflows will be managed within the Oracle finance system, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place. You will lead the design and implementation of payment workflows that are fully compliant with ISO 20022 standards, while aligning with best practices and internal control requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define TO-BE processes, mitigate risks, and ensure the solution meets both regulatory and operational needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Making and documenting design decisions in line with project scope
- Completing business process design documents, configuration workbooks, and process flows
- Supporting business impact assessments
- Preparing and reviewing integration design documents
- Collaborating with the Data Migration and Reporting teams
- Contributing to test planning, scripting, and execution
- Coordinating with Change Management and Business Adoption teams, including input into user training materials and the training plan
- Participating in cutover planning and execution
- Providing warranty support post-implementation
You’ll also be responsible for identifying and highlighting potential risks, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to mitigate them.
You will also collaborate with several teams, including:
- Existing Finance, Banking, and other relevant business teams to understand the current setup and support the transition to the new Oracle system, ensuring the most appropriate payment solutions are implemented with all necessary controls in place.
- Testing team to develop test scripts and support comprehensive regression testing.
- Training team to ensure appropriate training materials are developed and delivered to all relevant users.
- Cash Management and Accounts Payable leads to stay aligned on current decisions and identify outstanding requirements.
Criteria
- Good understanding of Accounts Payable, Cash Management and Payment processes
- Understanding of relevant banking standards is preferable e.g. ISO 20022
- Experience of implementing change in areas with a focus on controls and automation
- Experience with another large ERP systems 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
About 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 most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- 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 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
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
[email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
