Remote Senior Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Functional Consultant
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Are you ready to take your Oracle EPM Planning expertise to the next level? Version 1 - the UK & Ireland's leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner and Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 - is looking for an experienced Senior Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Functional Consultant to drive strategic cloud planning and budgeting transformations.
Why This Role is a Game-Changer
You will lead flagship Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS/EPBCS) implementations end-to-end: from gathering requirements and designing models through to build, integration, testing, and post-go-live support.
You will deliver business-critical planning solutions: work closely with finance teams on driver-based planning, workforce and CapEx planning, management reporting, and forecast cycles.
You wImplement smart automations: use Smart View, Data Management, Groovy rules, and EPM Automate, and build forms, dashboards, and business rules for dynamic planning processes.
Own client relationships: manage expectations, facilitate design workshops, deliver training, and guide clients through quarterly patch updates., * Cutting-edge Oracle partner: crowned EMEA's Innovation Partner 2023 for delivering breakthrough Cloudbridge solutions
- Unmatched growth & rewards: Pathways mentorship, certification budgets, hybrid working, profit-share, private healthcare, life assurance, pension, enhanced parental leave.
- Values-led culture: high trust, empowerment, ESG & CSR initiatives-plus a We balance growth for our people, customers and business-every quarter culture, In addition, you will be:
- Leading and implementing Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS/EPBCS) solutions.
- Overseeing requirements definition, design, and gap analysis for planning models and driver-based calculations.
- Leading application configuration, including forms, dashboards, business rules, and workflows.
- Driving functional support for technical activities such as data integration, mapping, and automations.
- Facilitating solution validation workshops with key business stakeholders.
- Overseeing testing support, training delivery, post-go-live support, and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance., Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review
A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised.
Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey.
Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes.
- Quarterly performance-related profit share
- Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row
- Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options
- Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance plus
This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK.
Requirements
YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS., You will be a seasoned Oracle Planning Cloud specialist with a minimum of two full lifecycle planning projects., * Hands-on expertise in model design, form creation, calculations, allocation logic, Smart View, and Data Management.
- Proven ability to design integrated planning solutions that connect to source ERP data and other EPM modules.
- Strong communicator: you build trust with finance stakeholders, run engaging workshops, and deliver clear documentation.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple planning workstreams in a dynamic cloud environment.
Bonus skills: exposure to Workforce, CapEx, Projects or Strategic Modelling, experience with REST APIs and Groovy scripting, or migrating from Hyperion Planning to EPM Cloud., This role mandates you have SC clearance or eligibility, with a requirement of minimum 2 years UK residency-opening doors to high-security, government-backed Cloud projects., You will have experience in the following areas:
- Strong functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud (minimum two full project cycles preferred).
- Proven ability to manage on-time project delivery and client expectations, ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
- Hands-on design of calculation scripts, Groovy rules, allocations, and forecast scenarios.
- Experience building and optimising forms, dashboards, and reports in Smart View.
- Familiarity with Data Management for source system integrations.
- Knowledge of EPM Automate commands (REST APIs and Groovy scripting desirable).
- Experience working directly with Finance FP&A teams and business stakeholders.
- Comfortable with Oracle Cloud quarterly updates and supporting clients through patch testing.
- Able to manage multiple tasks across configuration, testing support, and client workshops.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Providing status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis.
- Organised, self-motivated, and delivery-focused.
Desirable Experience
- Accountancy qualification or financial background.
- Exposure to other EPM Cloud modules such as FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, or Tax Reporting.
- Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle Cloud Planning.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and Groovy scripting for automation and integration.