Senior Specialist, Financial Systems

Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Senior Specialist, Financial Systems role at INSEAD1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Specialist, Financial Systems role at INSEADJob DescriptionThe Finance and Administration Department at INSEAD encompasses a diverse range of critical functions, including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Legal, Procurement, Risk, and Audit. This department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the institution's financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency, supporting INSEAD's mission to deliver world-class education and research.Job DescriptionThe Finance and Administration Department at INSEAD encompasses a diverse range of critical functions, including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Legal, Procurement, Risk, and Audit. This department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the institution's financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency, supporting INSEAD's mission to deliver world-class education and research.INSEAD is seeking a skilled Senior Specialist, Financial Systems to join our Finance and Administration Department. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France. A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.About The JobReporting to the Associate Director, Finance Performance and Systems, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our financial systems and processes, ensuring data integrity, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring data integrity and delivering critical insights that empower sound financial decision-making. Success in this global role requires a profound understanding of financial principles, superior analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in various financial software and tools. You will oversee the operational aspects of our financial systems worldwide, working hand-in-hand with our Digital and other business system administrators.Your role within the teamSystems administration:Responsible for administrating financial applications and integrations (Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP), with the support of IT and external providers.Respond to user application issues and enhancement requests, work with vendor support organizations as appropriate.Carry out financial system changes, including workflow and configuration changes, ensuring the appropriate level of approvals in accordance with internal policies.Finance support:Provide support during closing activities (monthly, half year and year-end), such as manage calendars, open/close periods, assistance on reports, issue controls reports (unposted journals, journals in error, etc).Provide support for annual audit (generating reports, developing documentation, performing completeness and accuracy checks).Develop and maintain customised financial reports and dashboards that provide insights to senior management.Participate to various IT working groups.Coordinate functional design and testing during small enhancement projects.Assist in reviewing the upgrades and provide UAT test case support.Systems documentation and training:Maintain functional documentation for financial applications.Develop application process flows and training materials for users.The ideal candidate profileA bachelor’s or master's degree, either in the field of Accounting/Finance or in the field of Information Technology/Project ManagementMinimum of 4-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in a similar role. Previous systems administration experience is a plus.Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and processesUnderstanding of internal system controls, roles, and user permissionsAbility to learn new systems and technologies and stay informed of technology changesFunctional systems knowledge - especially in the areas of INSEAD systems infrastructure (Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft) is necessary.Prior experience on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP would be preferred.Experience creating functional documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.Exceptional problem solving, task management, and analytical skills.Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.Actively cooperate with team members and contributing to a positive work environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishKindly submit your application along with a CV in English.About UsAt INSEAD, we are proud of our strong international presence and deep connections to the global business community. Guided by our core values : diversity, independence, rigour, and entrepreneurial spirit, we foster a collaborative environment where empathy and integrity are at the heart of every interaction. With a commitment to professionalism and a client-focused approach, we encourage our team to embrace a growth mindset, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. If you’re passionate about working with a dynamic, globally-minded team that values closeness to its clients and thrives on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you Join our vibrant community and help shape the future of business educationDiversity is one of INSEAD’s founding values and as such we commit to cultivating a community that pursues equity, exemplifies inclusion and cherishes diversity in all its dimensions. 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