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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Consultant - **Company:** Version 1 Solutions Limited - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Groovy, Oracle Hyperion Planning, Oracle (Applications), Planning Software, Oracle Hyperion, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Management, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Version1/744000151433879-principal-oracle-epm-cloud-planning-consultant ## About the Role * Extensive hands-on experience delivering Oracle EPM Cloud Planning (PBCS / EPBCS), including multiple full-lifecycle implementations * Proven leadership of complex, multi-stream planning transformation programmes * Strong technical expertise across planning models, calculations, allocations, dashboards, Smart View, Data Management, Groovy and REST integrations * Exceptional communication, facilitation and presentation skills with senior finance stakeholders * Ability to influence decision-making, manage complexity and deliver under pressure * Experience mentoring consultants and leading delivery teams * Strong commercial awareness with exposure to pre-sales and bid activity, * Experience with other Oracle EPM Cloud modules (FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, EDMCS, Narrative or Tax Reporting) * Background in finance, accountancy or FP&A * Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle EPM Cloud, If you're an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Planning leader looking to take ownership of complex transformation programmes and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description Version 1, the UK & Ireland's leading Oracle ERP and Cloud Transformation partner, is seeking an exceptional Principal Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Consultant to lead some of our most complex and strategically significant planning and budgeting programmes across government, public sector, and enterprise clients. This is not a delivery-only role. It's an opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor, technical authority, and programme leader, shaping enterprise planning strategies and influencing outcomes at executive level. The Opportunity As a Principal Consultant, you'll sit at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and leadership. You'll guide clients through end-to-end Oracle EPM Cloud Planning transformations - from early vision and solution shaping through to implementation, optimisation, and long-term roadmap development. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, influence senior finance stakeholders, and set the standard for quality, governance, and best practice across the Oracle EPM Cloud Planning domain. What You'll Be Responsible For Programme & Delivery Leadership You will: * Own the full lifecycle of large-scale Oracle EPM Cloud Planning programmes * Lead multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, quality and value * Provide strong governance, risk management and executive-level reporting Solution Design & Technical Authority You will: * Act as the principal design authority for Oracle EPM Cloud Planning (PBCS / EPBCS) * Lead solution architecture across models, calculations, allocations, forms, dashboards and reporting * Drive advanced capability using Smart View, Data Management, Groovy rules, REST APIs and automation * Design connected planning solutions across Finance, FP&A, Workforce, CapEx and operational planning * Review and assure delivery quality across senior and mid-level consultants Client Advisory & Stakeholder Influence You will: * Build trusted relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors and Transformation Sponsors * Lead executive workshops and design sessions, challenging thinking and guiding best-practice outcomes * Translate complex technical solutions into clear, business-focused narratives Pre-Sales, Growth & Thought Leadership You will: * Lead pre-sales activity including solution shaping, proposals, demos and bid responses * Support pipeline development alongside Sales and Practice Leadership * Contribute to Version 1 accelerators, reusable assets and thought leadership initiatives ## Related Videos - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Give your build some love, it will give it back!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/514-give-your-build-some-love-it-will-give-it-back) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [REST In Peace: Why LLMs Can't CRUD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100272-rest-in-peace-why-llms-can-t-crud) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How to Have an Effective 1-on-1 Meeting](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/451-how-to-have-an-effective-1-on-1-meeting) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job)