The IT Applications Director - Financials is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial applications within the organization, with a specific focus on the Oracle Fusion FIN and EPM platform. The position will have overall responsibility for the strategy, administration, development, and support for all of Acosta Group’s Financial platform ecosystem. This senior leader will collaborate with business partners and technology owners to ensure solutions are robust, performant, and scalable, while meeting business and company objectives.

The position will establish and drive delivery for all financial system capabilities in alignment with a multi-year Product Roadmap. You will work across functions – Applications, Architecture, Data, Stakeholders – to develop strategic vision and adherence to overall IT strategy and vision. You will manage multiple delivery teams and ensure compliance with standards and policies. You will stay ahead of changing technologies and demonstrate experience with clean interfaces and successful user journeys. This is a high impact high visibility position and requires a leader who is a leader and is naturally collaborative, operates with a sense of ownership and accountability, is skilled at managing competing priorities, and can build and nurture an extraordinary team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage overall Oracle Fusion Financial ecosystem (includes EPM and Financials); lead the SDLC process for the Platform.
• Serve as Solutions Architect in this space; Understand business drivers and business capabilities (current and future state) and determine corresponding solution architecture design and change requirements to drive targeted business outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise and leading edge-thinking on trends, methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Oversees the implementation plans execution through to successful completion, with hands on involvement as needed.
• Works collaboratively with Project/Program Managers in all aspects of the initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience with implementing, managing, and enhancing Oracle Fusion FIN and/or EPM platforms.
• 5 years at director level or above with a proven track record of building and leading successful technology teams.
• 5 years of experience leading large-scale end-to-end platform implementations and systems consolidations in a fast-paced software business using appropriate SDLC methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of SDLC and agile best practices and techniques.
• Able to create complex operational processes and procedures.
• 5 years of experience with hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion cloud platforms (EPM, Financials) with hands-on experience and advanced technical knowledge of core Oracle Fusion Financial configurations and standard practices.

One or more of the following certifications are preferred:

• Oracle Fusion Financial Cloud (Accounting, General Ledger, Payables, Receivables and Collections, Project Financials)
• Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM (Planning, Financial Consolidation &Close, EDM)

About Acosta Group:

Acosta provides sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence solutions to connect people with the brands they love and drive your business. Acosta is the sales and marketing powerhouse behind some of the most recognized brands in the world. With over 96 years of experience, Acosta is the proven partner for top retailers and CPG companies.

Acosta Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, but we have thousands of employees and a variety of teams generating sales for our clients all over North America and Europe.

The best companies are created through the collective talents of individuals. That's why we're obsessed with developing our people, both personally and professionally. From retail to foodservice, merchandising, sales or corporate, we have thousands of openings across Acosta Group agencies!