Project Phoenix – Record-to-Report (R2R) Transformation

Job Description:

Position Summary

Project Phoenix is NextPower's enterprise-wide business transformation initiative focused on standardizing global business processes and implementing Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

The R2R Transformation Lead will own the design, standardization, and implementation of global Record-to-Report processes across the organization. This individual will work closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, business stakeholders, and the Systems Integrator to design future-state processes that improve financial controls, automation, reporting, and operational efficiency.

This role requires a strong combination of finance process knowledge, ERP implementation experience, project management, and change management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Business Process Transformation

• Lead the global Record-to-Report (R2R) workstream for Project Phoenix.
• Analyze existing ("As-Is") finance processes and design standardized global ("To-Be") processes.
• Eliminate non-value-added activities and drive process simplification.
• Identify automation opportunities and leverage Oracle Fusion best practices.

Oracle Fusion ERP Implementation

Partner with the Systems Integrator to implement Oracle Fusion Financials, including:

• General Ledger
• Fixed Assets
• Cash Management
• Intercompany Accounting
• Financial Close
• Journal Management
• Period Close
• Financial Reporting

Review solution designs and ensure they meet business requirements while minimizing customization.

Process Ownership

Develop standardized global processes covering:

• Journal Entries
• Month-End Close
• Year-End Close
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Consolidation
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Cash Management
• Intercompany Transactions
• Financial Reporting
• Management Reporting
• Corporate Close Calendar

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

• Corporate Finance
• Accounting
• FP&A
• Treasury
• Tax
• Procurement
• Order Management
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• IT
• Business Transformation Office

Ensure seamless integration between R2R and adjacent business processes.

Requirements & Design

• Gather business requirements from global stakeholders.
• Facilitate design workshops.
• Document functional requirements and user stories.
• Review configuration documents.
• Validate system design.

Testing

Lead all finance-related testing activities including:

• Conference Room Pilots (CRP)
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Defect resolution
• Business signoff

Data Migration

Support:

• Chart of Accounts validation
• Opening balances
• Historical data migration
• Master data cleansing
• Financial data reconciliation

Change Management

Support organizational readiness through:

• Process documentation
• SOP development
• End-user training
• Knowledge transfer
• Hypercare support
• Adoption tracking

Continuous Improvement

After go-live:

• Identify optimization opportunities
• Drive automation initiatives
• Improve reporting capabilities
• Support future Oracle enhancements
• Establish process governance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• CA, CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance transformation, ERP implementation, or Financial Systems.
• Minimum 3 years of Oracle ERP Cloud or Oracle EBS implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of Record-to-Report processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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