Senior Specialist, Fusion Financials – FMS at Save the Children

Role purpose

Working with members of the global TDIT team, the role holder will be responsible for building, implementing, continuously improving, supporting and analysing Finance Management System (FMS) solutions within the organisation. This role will partner with business stakeholders and product owners to understand their analytic requirements and implement and maintain finance solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices.

The role holder will also be required to provide FMS specialist guidance, coaching or mentoring to other team members as required and supporting the FMS Product Development Manager in some team leading activities when required.

Reports To: Senior Manager, Product Development (FMS)

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers

Required Time Zone: Any

Contract Length: Permanent

Right to Work: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the country where the role is based, for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements: English

Remit: Global

Principal Accountabilities

Collaborate with the FMS transition project team to support the migration from Agresso to Oracle Fusion, including data validation, integrations, testing, and user support.

Assist in the configuration, testing, and deployment of Oracle Fusion Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM).

Participate in post-go-live activities including system stabilisation, enhancement requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work as part of a Scrum team within an Agile product development environment, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Provide support for day-to-day operations of Oracle Fusionwhere appropriate.

Document processes, configurations, and training materials to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance, and security standards.

Assist in onboarding of new team members, and work with collaboratively with partners, key stakeholders and product owners to capture and prioritize new requirements.

Support global users, manage development change requests, and ensure vendor engagement and SLA compliance.

Collaborate with IT teams to maximize system performance, ensure platform updates, and participate in regression testing where needed.

Experience and Skills

Essential

Good understanding of Oracle Fusion Financials product

Proven experience in development, implementation and management of Oracle Fusion ERP (E-Business Suite or Fusion Cloud).

Functional knowledge of various Oracle Financial modules such as GL, AP, AR, EPM

Manage and validate quarterly Oracle Cloud updates and patches ensuring seamless deployment

Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in from key stakeholders.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

Team Leader role experience.

Strong track record in administering and supporting applications in complex global organizations.

Knowledge of major cloud services providers, like AWS, Azure etc.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Scrum teams.

Skilled in automated build and deployment processes.

Knowledge of ITIL or similar service management frameworks.

Non-profit sector knowledge/experience.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.

Desirable

Oracle Certified Implementation Specialist – Fusion Financials (ERP).

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