Sr. Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant

Sr. Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant

Job Location: 100% Remote

Requirement:
A minimum of 7 - 8 years of Oracle Cloud EPM Planning implementation experience in three or more end-to-end Oracle Cloud EPM Planning implementations.

• Participate in all aspects & lead a single workstream for an Oracle Cloud EPM project through full implementation lifecycle – Design solution workshops, application configuration, quality assurance, systems integration testing, user acceptance testing, deliver training, perform production cutover, and deliver post go-live support.
• Advanced in gathering functional and technical requirements to set the direction of solution delivery aligned to client implementation goals.
• Apply business and functional knowledge and expertise, working in collaboration with the engagement teams, in the implementation of business-aligned Oracle EPM solutions.
• Enforce and mentor the implementation team on Oracle modern best practices in configuring applications for dimensions, forms, rules, security, reports, integrations, loading and validating data.
• Lead workstream development of testing scenarios and test scripts, lead system integration testing (SIT) execution and issue resolution, assist client user acceptance testing (UAT) execution and perform issue resolution.
• Provide knowledge transfer sessions and Train-the-Trainer training to client resources based on the EPM-configured solution and reports.
• Help lead the development of EPM Accelerators, which will improve the quality and efficiency of EPM implementations.
• Support change management programs to increase adoption for our clients with the EPM Cloud Solution
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance counselling to more junior consultants and client team members.

Qualifications:

• Ability to Lead workstream of a Solution Design Workshop to review, confirm and document application and reporting requirements. Review application feature enablement and configuration options. Document gaps between SoW scope and client requirements/expectations.
• Ability to draft agenda topics, timings and audience for a workstream to review with Solution Architect for daily Solution Design Workshops.
• Advanced Level knowledge of Oracle Modern best practice in the configuration of Planning application configuration enablement options, development of custom application artifacts including dimensions, forms, rules, workflow, rules, etc.
• Advanced level implementation experience with Oracle Financials, Workforce, Capital, or Projects business processes or the ability to develop custom Planning applications.
• Advanced level knowledge of Data Exchange to support inbound, outbound, or bidirectional data integration requirements.
• Advanced level knowledge of Oracle direct integrations with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP using Data Exchange and Pipelines.
• Advanced level knowledge of Oracle direct integrations with Oracle Fusion Cloud BI-Publisher reporting using Data Exchange and Pipelines.
• Advanced Level functional knowledge around financial systems and processes
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS accounting standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and master unfamiliar concepts quickly with little supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Technology or equivalent professional experience.

Desired Skills/Good to have:

• Ability to quickly understand and decompose financial, business, and technical concepts
• Ability to document current business process and existing solution and create a roadmap for future
• Ability to provide consulting and technical mentoring to junior EPM resource consultants.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced Level Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Oracle Cloud EPM Planning 2024 Certified Implementation Professional
• Advanced Level knowledge of EPM Automate and/or EPM Agent
• Advanced Level report development with Financial Reporting (reports, books, batches) or Smart View Ad-hoc Query
• Experience with on premises Hyperion Planning implementations
• Experience with Groovy Scripting.
• Experience with Narrative Reporting to develop Budget Books or Annual Reports.