Finance Projects Senior Specialist - 12 month FTC at Next Plc

Enderby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Insight, Change Experience, Communication, Organisation, Analytical Skills, Digital Tools

Industry

Description

The role At NEXT, we are fundamentally shifting how our Finance team operates. We are currently moving our global operations to Oracle Fusion, ensuring we remain a modern, future-ready finance function. We have an opportunity for a Finance Reporting Lead to join our project team. This is a chance for a person who is prepared to challenge existing ways of working, embrace change, and use their creative problem-solving skills to shape our future. You will play a key role in implementing our new ERP system, initially focusing on the transformation of AP, AR, and GL. Hybrid working on offer The role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract What you’ll take on You will lead the design and configuration of Finance reports that support our Profit and Loss 'streaming' by business division, using the advanced EPM capabilities in Oracle Fusion. Design & Strategy: Attend design workshops to support the Business Solution Lead Manager and make key decisions that align with our project scope. System Build: Complete design workbooks and collaborate with the GL lead to ensure our new enterprise structure is reflected accurately. Project Lifecycle: Lead on business impact assessments, test planning, and execution, ensuring all controls are in place to mitigate risk. Transition & Support: Work closely with change management and business adoption teams to provide training information and support the system through the cutover and warranty periods. Collaboration: Partner with commercial finance, data migration, and reporting teams to ensure our data is accurate and our management information is fully reconciled. What you’ll bring We are looking for a knowledgeable professional who can bridge the gap between technical requirements and business needs. Essential Criteria: Financial Insight: A strong understanding of margin reporting and how to use data for complex analysis. Change Experience: Proven ability to implement change with a focus on controls, automation, and process improvement. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately and work confidently with stakeholders. Organisation: A methodical approach to self-management, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel to tight deadlines. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail. Digital Tools: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel, or PowerPoint. Desirable Criteria: Experience with Oracle Fusion or other large ERP systems. Prior exposure to analytical tools such as Power BI or cloud-based data sets. #LI-DC1 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! 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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

You will lead the design and configuration of Finance reports that support Profit and Loss streaming by business division. Additionally, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure data accuracy and support the implementation of the new ERP system.