Finance Systems Manager

Job Title: Finance Systems Manager
Location: North West England
Contract Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £350-£500 Outside IR35

About the Role:
Burman Recruitment are seeking a qualified (ACCA) and experienced finance professional to support a university with a critical phase of Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM implementation, going live in August 2025. This 6-month contract role will focus on financial data migration, reconciliation, and year end audit documentation during a period of significant system and process transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with ERP data migration activities during the cut-over phase

• Perform detailed sub-ledger reconciliations to ensure Oracle Fusion ERP opening balances match SAP closing balances

• Prepare thorough and audit-ready documentation outlining data migration mappings and reconciliations for external audit (October 2025)

• Provide hands-on support for month-end close processes during and after go-live

• Contribute to refining and optimising the post go-live month-end timetable

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant with a strong foundation in audit

• Proven experience with financial reconciliations and audit preparation

• Previous involvement in ERP data migration projects.

• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion ERP implementations.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently under tight deadlines

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile system transition within a collaborative and supportive university. If you're a finance professional with a passion for data accuracy and audit readiness, we'd love to hear from you.