Manager, IT Strategy & Integration- Oracle Finance

Manager, IT Strategy & Integration – Oracle Finance

The Manager, IT Strategy & Integration – Oracle Finance plays a critical role within the Office of the CTO (OCTO), owning the strategy, integration, and long-term optimization of Oracle Fusion Financials across the enterprise. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, ideal for a senior Oracle Fusion Finance leader who enjoys operating at the intersection of business strategy, finance transformation, and enterprise technology.

Responsibilities

• Oracle Fusion Financials Strategy & Integration
• Own the Oracle Fusion Financials roadmap (e.g., GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, Expenses), ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and Finance leadership priorities
• Serve as the primary in-house expert for Oracle Fusion Financials, reducing reliance on contractors and consultants over time
• Translate Finance business needs into clear, actionable technology strategies and integration plans
• Enterprise Strategy & OCTO Alignment
• Develop and execute OCTO-aligned technology roadmaps, including application lifecycle planning, integration strategy, and modernization initiatives
• Act as a strategic connector between Finance, Technology, and Transformation teams, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes
• Monitor emerging Oracle and Finance technology trends and assess applicability to Acosta Group's operating model
• M&A Technology Enablement
• Support M&A technology due diligence related to Finance systems
• Lead Finance-system integration planning and execution to enable rapid, low-risk business integration
• Create and refine integration playbooks, scenarios, and roadmaps using industry best practices
• Execution, Governance & Partnerships
• Lead cross-functional workstreams to deliver Finance-related initiatives on time and within scope
• Track and report performance of OCTO-led Finance initiatives against defined success metrics
• Manage and influence relationships with Oracle, system integrators, and other strategic partners
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business, or a related field strongly preferred
• Equivalent experience considered
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in enterprise technology strategy, integration, or transformation, with a strong emphasis on Oracle Fusion Financials
• 3 or more years operating at a manager or senior-lead level, demonstrating influence, accountability, and leadership without formal people management
• Proven experience leading strategic planning and execution for Office of the CTO–type initiatives, including Finance system modernization, integration, and value realization
• Strong capability in M&A technology support, including Finance systems due diligence, integration planning, and execution to enable rapid and effective business integration
• Demonstrated success in creating, refining, and executing integration scenarios, playbooks, and roadmaps, leveraging industry-leading practices across multiple workstreams
• Ability to foster trusted business relationships and act as a credible partner to Finance leaders, Technology teams, and senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of how to balance strategy with execution, delivering tangible outcomes within short timeframes and evolving priorities
• Highly effective communicator, able to translate complex Finance and technology concepts into clear, non-technical language for business audiences
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influence, emphasizing open, honest, and respectful communication across all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, high-energy professional who can operate independently in a performance-driven environment
• Strong leadership and partnership presence, with the ability to gain credibility quickly with peers, senior leaders, and external partners
• Highly collaborative and influential working style, with the ability to align cross-functional teams toward shared outcomes
• Comfortable managing ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and decision-making, and driving work forward with limited oversight
• Personal Skills Requirements:
• Analysis/Comprehension
• Judgment/Decision Making
• Ability to Work without a Supervisor
• Strong Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Ability to Manage Others
• Physical:
• Seeing
• Listening