Sr. Consultant / Principal Consultant, Oracle EPM Planning & Budgeting

Overview

This is a full-time Sr. Consultant / Principal Consultant role focused on Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting. The level of hire is determined by the candidate’s experience and demonstrated ability to independently lead full lifecycle implementations.

In this position, you will build and configure Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions, including Free Form and Narrative Reporting. You will conduct needs assessments, design and configure systems, deliver end user training, and provide ongoing support to ensure implementation project success.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions, including Free Form and Narrative Reporting
• Build out full planning models (e.g. Position Planning, Capital Planning) that have been designed, with some oversight from senior team members
• Independently design and lead Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions for clients as experience develops toward the Principal level
• Build Essbase rules, Narrative Reports, and Data Exchange integrations
• Write and maintain Groovy scripts to extend application functionality
• Conduct client needs assessments and translate business requirements into system design
• Configure and test EPM applications to meet client specifications
• Deliver end user training and provide ongoing post-implementation support
• Apply strong functional knowledge of financial planning and budgeting to inform solution design
• Lead and mentor team members as capability develops toward the Principal level
• Present solution designs and recommendations to client stakeholders (executive exposure increases toward the Principal level)
• Communicate functional and technical issues to Delivery leadership on a timely basis
• Effectively manage client relationships during system implementations
• Tailor solutions to each client’s business requirements and industry context
• Assist sales by contributing to scoping, estimating, and solution discussions (Principal level)
• Act as a point of escalation for client concerns raised during implementation (Principal level)
• Ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables, configurations, and documentation
• Maintain accurate and up to date project and client data
• Maintain and pursue relevant Oracle EPM certifications
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and firm initiatives
• Must be willing to travel and work in various business locations or remotely as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• 4 to 6 years of experience implementing Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions; 7 or more years including experience independently leading full lifecycle implementations
• 4 to 6 full lifecycle Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting implementations completed; 5 to 8 completed, including 3 to 6 led independently
• Oracle EPM certification required; 2 or more, including Oracle EPM Budgeting and Planning Cloud is an added advantage
• Medium level of client presentation experience required; high level of presentation experience expected for consideration at the Principal level
• Experience implementing for Public Sector industry clients is a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge and experience building Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions, including Essbase rules, Narrative Reports, and Data Exchange integrations
• Groovy scripting experience preferred
• Strong functional knowledge of financial planning and budgeting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more Oracle EPM certifications, including Oracle EPM Budgeting and Planning Cloud
• Experience implementing for Public Sector industry clients
• Groovy script writing experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• New York, NY (global clients; travel and work in various business locations or remotely as applicable)

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer. Does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry; committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.