Ocado GroupSenior EPM Systems Manager
Ocado Group is hiring a Senior EPM Systems Manager. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Oracle Epm, Essbase and financial systems among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Ocado Group has 45 other open roles on Level.
- This posting went up within the past week.
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Senior manager leading the Oracle EPM Cloud platform team and overseeing financial systems and controls.
About Us
We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs (Customer Fulfilment Centres). We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.
About the Role
Oracle EPM is the backbone of Ocado Group’s finance department. You'll lead the team who maintain, develop and control our Oracle EPM Cloud platform. You will own the EPM platforms and their roadmap, run a clear and well-governed change process and keep the controls environment audit-ready. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced organisation. As our use of data, automation and AI tooling evolves, you will help shape how EPM fits into that picture.
Main Responsibilities
Service ownership and platform health
- Own the end-to-end EPM service
- Ensure availability, performance and data integrity, including environment management (Development, UAT, Production) and management and testing of Oracle’s cloud updates.
- Maintain tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical Finance activities
Roadmap, demand and change
- Own the EPM change process and backlog, from request intake and business prioritisation through technical triage, design, build, testing, approval, release and sign-off.
- Make sure the EPM estate is ready for budget cycles, chart of accounts changes and period-end deadlines, with clear plans and ownership.
- Guide solution design and architecture for EPM changes
- Track the Oracle EPM product roadmap and recommend when and how to adopt new capability
Controls, governance and risk
- Act as the accountable owner for EPM IT general controls.
- Own the EPM entries in the Finance Risk and Control Matrix (RACM)
About you
- Significant experience owning or managing Oracle EPM Cloud
- Proven experience leading a technical or application team
- Experience with optimised calculation scripts and demonstrable knowledge of Essbase
- Strong understanding of finance processes (budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, close) and of chart of accounts and hierarchy design
- Experience running change, release and incident processes in a controlled environment
- Working knowledge of IT general controls, access management and audit evidence requirements, ideally in a regulated or listed company
- Experience managing suppliers and technology partners
- Ability to explain technical topics clearly to Finance and non-technical audiences, and Finance topics clearly to technical teams
- Strong planning and prioritisation skills
What we offer
We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:
- Time to recharge:
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world. - Health & wellbeing:
Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance. - Family-first policies:
22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave - Financial support:
Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets. - Commuter perks:
Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations. - Exclusive discounts:
15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).
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- Walk me through how you've used Essbase in your day-to-day work.
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