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NateraFinance Functional Lead, Oracle Fusion Cloud
Natera is seeking a Finance Functional Lead for Oracle Fusion Cloud to operate within the IS&T organization. As the primary functional owner, this position drives the…
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Natera is seeking a Finance Functional Lead for Oracle Fusion Cloud to operate within the IS&T organization. As the primary functional owner, this position drives the Oracle Fusion Finance transformation from backlog and roadmap planning through hands-on system configuration, implementation, and adoption. The individual serves as the main partner for the Controller, senior finance leaders, and accounting departments to handle product outcomes, finance domain delivery, audit readiness, and automation impact.…
Job Description
Natera is seeking a Finance Functional Lead for Oracle Fusion Cloud to operate within the IS&T organization. As the primary functional owner, this position drives the Oracle Fusion Finance transformation from backlog and roadmap planning through hands-on system configuration, implementation, and adoption. The individual serves as the main partner for the Controller, senior finance leaders, and accounting departments to handle product outcomes, finance domain delivery, audit readiness, and automation impact. Natera operates as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing focusing on oncology, women’s health, and organ health, working to establish personalized genetic testing as a standard of care.
This role suits professionals with extensive ERP platform experience who can personally direct net-new initiatives while governing an offshore managed service partner responsible for keep-the-lights-on support. The position involves managing complex accounting workflows, consolidation processes, intelligent automation, and SOX-compliant financial controls within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the product vision, roadmap, sprint planning, and backlog for Oracle Fusion Financials modules including GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash Management, Project Accounting, Lease Accounting, Consolidations, Intercompany, Expenses, Billing, Revenue, Tax, Treasury, Cost Accounting, and FP&A enablement.
- Act as the sole accountable owner for new initiatives in the Finance domain from design to go-live without hand-offs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior finance leadership, the Controller, and accounting teams to translate business requirements into functional designs.
- Direct and govern the offshore managed service partner handling keep-the-lights-on support by setting quality standards, reviewing deliverables, and tracking SLAs.
- Perform hands-on functional configuration, system setups, controls, testing, training, documentation, and quarterly upgrade support within Oracle Fusion Financials.
- Own the solution analysis, design, and delivery for financial consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and the Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service.
- Design and implement intelligent automation and artificial intelligence across close, billing, reconciliations, tax, and treasury processes.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate adjacent finance applications such as Concur, Workday, Blackline, Workiva, and Adaptive.
- Ensure system setups support SOX-compliant financial controls, segregation of duties, and audit traceability across all finance modules.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of hands-on experience owning or supporting finance ERP platforms within IT or IS&T, including Oracle ERP implementation expertise.
- Practical, demonstrated experience with Oracle Fusion Financials functional configuration, reporting using BIP and OTBI, testing, and production support.
- Deep knowledge of core accounting and finance processes encompassing Record-to-Report, close, billing, revenue, tax, treasury, and cost accounting.
- Direct hands-on experience handling consolidations and eliminations within Oracle Fusion.
- Proven background managing offshore managed service partners across support functions and routine operations.
- Executive communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with controllers, vice presidents of finance, and accounting leadership.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence capabilities to transform finance operations and integrating best-of-breed finance applications.
- Strong background in SOX compliance, audits, regulated environments, and Oracle finance data structures.
Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or direct general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, close, or audit experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working at a Big 4 or Tier-1 consulting firm such as Deloitte, Accenture, EY, or PwC delivering enterprise ERP or Oracle finance solutions.
- Certifications in Oracle Fusion ERP or Financials.
- Prior implementation experience with Project Accounting and Lease Accounting.
- Experience supporting finance platforms through mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or rapid business growth.
- Background in the life sciences, medical device, or diagnostics industry.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents
- Free testing services and fertility care benefits for employees and their immediate families
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- 401(k) benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Employee referral program
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What is the location or remote policy for this role?
The posting indicates that the position is remote.
What is the salary range for the Finance Functional Lead position?
The annual salary range is specified as USD 161,500 to 195,400, with actual compensation determined by factors such as skillset, experience depth, certifications, and location.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
How does Natera protect candidates from recruitment fraud?
Natera communicates exclusively through the @natera.com email domain, does not conduct interviews via text message, and does not request personal information prior to a direct conversation with a recruiter and hiring team.
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