Columbus · 3 weeks ago
Enterprise Applications Lead (Finance)
Simi Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $217K/yr
12+ years expColumbus Technologies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Lead (Finance) to oversee Fusion Finance Applications and provide strategic leadership to the Enterprise Applications team. This role involves driving alignment between Business Units and Digital Business Technology while leading initiatives that enhance the application ecosystem.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support and develop the multiyear systems roadmap, including Mergers & Acquisitions, to enable Finance team objectives
Drive alignment between Business Units (BU) and DBT, ensuring technology investments support enterprise priorities
Develop and maintain a multi-year application and technology roadmap in partnership with BU leadership
Evaluate business capabilities, risks, and opportunities to guide digital transformation initiatives
Shape strategic initiatives that optimize processes, improve system utilization, and enhance AV’s application ecosystem
Foster strong relationships with business units, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
Act as the subject matter expert for Fusion Finance, Cost Management, Projects, and the EPM Suite
Conduct business analysis, gather requirements, document workflows, and translate business needs into actionable system designs and specifications
Partner with key stakeholders to create BRDs, configuration workbooks, functional specifications, test plans, and test cases
Demonstrate system capabilities (Oracle Fusion, EPM, Salesforce, etc.) to solve business challenges and support decision-making
Support configuration and troubleshooting of business processes across Finance & Accounting, Payroll, and FP&A
Lead the development, configuration, testing, and implementation of new projects, enhancements, and interfaces
Translate business needs into system and data analysis and participate in testing and deployment activities
Partner with PMO and cross-functional teams to lead successful implementations, integrations, and user adoption
Manage the technology demand pipeline and prioritize enhancements and initiatives based on business value
Oversee end-to-end ERP application management to ensure high-quality, scalable solution delivery
Monitor production issues, identify root causes, and manage improvements across release cycles
Anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and balance trade-offs between business needs and technical constraints
Champion a customer-centric mindset and promote adoption of new solutions and processes across the organization
Lead and develop the Enterprise Applications team, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 12–15+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications, Business Analysis, or BRM roles supporting SaaS and cloud-based systems
Proven end-to-end implementation experience with Oracle Fusion Applications, including strong functional expertise across Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, FA), PPM (Project Costing, Billing, Revenue), Cost Management, Inventory, and Supply Chain (SCM)
Good experience configuring, deploying, and supporting the Oracle EPM Suite
Hands-on experience writing Fusion design documents, configuration workbooks, testing strategies, and test cases
Proven experience in driving strategic initiatives, digital transformation, and process optimization within Finance and Project Management domains
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage full lifecycle projects, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of business processes across Finance, Projects, and Supply Chain, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and technical constraints
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven track record of driving stakeholder alignment, championing process improvements, and ensuring successful adoption of enterprise applications
Full System Development Life cycle experience with all aspects of application setup, testing, user training, and production support
Experience with Mergers and Acquisition integration into Oracle Fusion Applications
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple workstreams
Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels and communicate effectively with both a technical audience and business users
Strong business acumen with analytical and strategic thinking
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, ability to research and analyze data, and presenting solutions
Initiative to lead and drive improvements without constant direction & supervision
Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customer/departments
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS, MBA, CPA)
Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions
Experience conducting business requirement workshops and facilitating stakeholder alignment
Big-picture thinker with the ability to act tactically and drive strategic initiatives
Strong management skills: managing pipelines, prioritization, deadlines, and process optimization
Deep understanding of Finance, Projects, Cost, Inventory, and SCM business operations
Background in driving digital transformation initiatives across Finance, Projects, or Supply Chain domains
Strong understanding of change management and user adoption strategies
Oracle certifications in Fusion Financials, PPM, SCM, or EPM
Skilled in problem-solving and influencing cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to leadership and collaborating across teams
Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong organizational skills
Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and accountability for results, driving continuous improvement
Team-oriented, focused on collaboration and putting team success above individual interests
Benefits
Full benefits
Bonus
W2
Company
Columbus
Columbus is a consultancy company helping organisations drive business value by defining, executing, and evolving their entire business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-12-15Acquired
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