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The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) plays a central role in supporting the fair and effective administration of justice in Scotland. We fulfil this purpose by providing the people, places, and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals, and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
Our work is focused on improving access to justice, reducing delays and costs, modernising our services, and using innovative and accessible technology to meet the needs of all who rely on us. [
We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist (P2P Support Lead) to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Based at Saughton House, Edinburgh, this role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
Role Purpose
Working closely with the Systems Accountant, you will support the implementation of the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) function within Oracle Fusion Cloud (OFC), covering the procurement of goods, services, and works.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant finance systems project, support organisational change, and gain valuable experience within a dynamic and collaborative finance environment.
About You
This role would suit someone who has:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of finance systems, particularly Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, Oracle Fusion Cloud (OFC), and core financial procedures.
- Experience working within a finance systems or systems administration environment.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently while building effective working relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to and working under the guidance of the Finance Systems P2P Project Lead, you will:
- Support, train, and liaise with key Oracle Fusion Cloud users during implementation.
- Coordinate and deliver hypercare support to business areas following system deployment.
- Provide support through team channels and other communication platforms during the hypercare period.
- Assist with the transition from project implementation to business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
- Create and maintain user, customer, and supplier records within Oracle Fusion Cloud and related systems, ensuring compliance with governance processes.
- Maintain master data across multiple finance systems.
- Support the Finance Systems Helpdesk by responding to and triaging finance system queries from SCTS colleagues.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues, escalating where appropriate.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of finance system processes and user experience. [
Selection Criteria
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Commitment to our core values: Respect, Service, and Excellence.
- Experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud or a similar enterprise finance system.
- Understanding of accounting and financial control principles.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of maintaining and managing master data, including customer, supplier, and user records.
We Welcome Applications
We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you have relevant experience in some of the areas listed and are enthusiastic about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role to [email protected] by 12 noon on Friday 4 September.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
