
Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£61,908 - £74,588 per annum (dependent on experience) plus 10% bonus and excellent benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a Systems Lead with expertise in Oracle, Salesforce.com (SFDC), and Project Management certification to act as the business systems owner for Demantra and related tools supporting Budget and Investment processes. You will ensure system readiness, stability, and continuous improvement while leading operational workflows across Sales Operations to drive efficiency, data consistency, and alignment between business needs and system capabilities.
As the bridge between Business and IT, you will translate functional requirements into system solutions and oversee their successful delivery. You will provide support, training, and guidance to ensure optimal adoption and performance of key business systems including Demantra, Oracle, and Salesforce.com.
Proactively identifying, proposing, and implementing system enhancements to improve data quality, automation, and process effectiveness will be a key part of your role. You will manage relationships with third-party service providers, ensure effective management of system changes through formal processes, and evangelize system adoption throughout the organisation.
Additional responsibilities include supporting business projects such as Demantra re-launch and R12 transition, providing consultancy and training, defining and documenting operational goals, and assisting the Sales Operations senior manager in improving business efficiency.
Canon is a global leader in imaging and innovation with over 85 years of history. Our EMEA headquarters in London supports operations across 120+ markets. We pride ourselves on a diverse and inclusive culture guided by the philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a diverse, energetic team with 50+ nationalities at our EMEA HQ
- Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
- Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
- Minimum of 25 days personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of holiday purchase available
- Access a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and up to 38% discount on Canon products
- Work for a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and personal growth
- Excellent transport links including Elizabeth Line, Stockley Park low-cost shuttle bus, and free on-site parking
Experience
- Strong experience with complex data architecture and cross-system integrations
- Proven expertise in Oracle Database and relational data models
- Solid understanding of Salesforce.com and its integration with back-end systems
- Experience leading system or process improvement projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data and technical insights into business impact
- Financial and commercial acumen to interpret sales and investment data
Desired
- Experience with Oracle Demantra or similar planning/forecasting systems
- Exposure to retail, distribution, or FMCG environments
- Working knowledge of reporting tools such as OBIEE, Power BI, or other data visualization platforms
About You
- Proactive and business-oriented with strong ownership and accountability
- Excellent communication skills to act as a bridge between business and IT teams
- Team player who demonstrates courage, conviction, and people orientation
- Committed to continuous improvement and delivering results aligned with customer focus
- Caring for self and others, supporting an inclusive and collaborative work environment

