Oracle Cloud Financials Managing Principal Consultant
Apps Associates · Acton, MA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
Join an organization with a stellar work culture that prioritizes both client satisfaction and employee well-being. You will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team where teamwork is fundamental. We are currently seeking a seasoned Managing Principal Consultant to spearhead global implementation projects within our Oracle Financials Consulting Team in North America.
Responsibilities
- Own Oracle Financials solution definition, delivery, and overall practice leadership for Financials consulting engagements.
- Partner with clients to understand business requirements, identify pain points, and deliver scalable Oracle Cloud solutions aligned to business objectives.
- Design comprehensive financial system architectures utilizing Oracle Financials applications such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Assets, Lease Accounting, Revenue Management, Accounting Hub, and Financial Reporting.
- Provide expert guidance on Oracle Financials best practices and lead global design workshops and stakeholder presentations to demonstrate solution capabilities and gather requirements.
- Lead global implementation projects, overseeing business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design and flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and support procedures for Oracle ERP solutions.
- Develop as-is and to-be business process flows utilizing Oracle best practices.
- Collaborate with clients to design tailored solutions to business challenges while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including functional consultants, developers, and project managers, to ensure successful delivery of integrated financial solutions within project timelines and budget constraints.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including Requirements, FIT/GAP Analysis, KDDs, Process Flows, Data Conversion Strategy, and Functional Design Specifications.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Financials consulting resources, including offshore and junior team members.
- Serve as a people manager for Financials consulting resources, including performance management, career development, resource planning, and team development initiatives.
- Drive delivery excellence by establishing implementation standards, best practices, and quality assurance across Oracle Financials engagements.
- Support business development and practice growth initiatives, including proposal development, solution positioning, and expansion of existing client relationships.
Requirements
- Extensive experience with Oracle Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, CM, Assets, Financial Reporting), including a deep understanding of Oracle Cloud Financials applications and their functionalities.
- Proficiency in Oracle Cloud technologies, with the ability to design and implement end-to-end financial system architectures.
- Strong consulting background with experience leading global implementation projects and providing guidance on Oracle Financials best practices.
- Deep understanding of financial business processes and industry-specific requirements, enabling effective collaboration with clients to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive projects forward, delegate tasks, and mentor consulting resources.
- Hands-on implementation experience with Oracle Cloud Financials applications (GL, AR, AP, FA, CE) across at least 7 end-to-end projects.
- Strong understanding of financial business processes, accounting principles, and industry standards.
- Expertise in developing Chart of Accounts, Enterprise Structure, and Trading Community Architecture.
- Experience collaborating with HCM, SCM, and PPM leads for financial application integrations.
- Experience managing complex client engagements and leading distributed onshore and offshore consulting teams.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple task assignments within a structured implementation methodology.
- Oracle Cloud Financials certification(s) are a strong plus.
- Experience with Revenue Management, Accounting Hub, Lease Accounting, or other peripheral applications is a strong plus.
- Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing consulting resources in a client-facing consulting environment.
- Experience serving as a line manager or practice lead with responsibility for resource allocation, utilization, performance management, and career development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives and manage multiple concurrent Oracle Financials engagements.
- Strong executive presence with experience advising C-level stakeholders on finance transformation strategies and organizational change initiatives.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with the U.S. Public Sector, and/or experience working with or supporting U.S. Public Sector clients.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
- Excellent writing skills: Able to produce clear and concise documents; excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas and thoughts.
- Problem-Solving: Able to analyze problems, propose effective solutions, and implement them meeting client expectations.
- Empathy: Understand clients' perspectives and empathize with their pain points to establish trust and rapport.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to handle deadlines and priorities without compromising on quality.
- Time Management: Managing time effectively to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Teamwork: Team player willing to support colleagues and contribute to a positive work environment; shares knowledge and resources with colleagues.
- Professional Presentation: Proficient in creating and delivering presentations.
- Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Bonus
- GREAT Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Training & Certifications
- Exposure to the Latest Technology
- Dynamic Teammates, Innovative Projects & MORE!
Pay
Competitive salary and bonus structure.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Company Culture
- You will be joining a group of highly motivated people who understand that culture is everything.
- We live by our Apps Core Values – People Focused, Collaborative, Empowered, Growth Mindset, and Integrity.