Senior Oracle Financials Functional Consultant

Principals Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute full lifecycle Oracle Financials projects, including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (finance teams, IT, and leadership) to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Hands on implementation of Oracle Financials modules (e.g., GL, AP, AR, FA) and to contribute to the integration with other enterprise systems.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, including functional consultants, developers, and analysts.
• Facilitate process optimization by leveraging Oracle Financials best practices to enhance financial operations.
• Conduct status meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation, user training, and knowledge transfer for sustained system adoption.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues promptly to maintain project momentum.

Minimum and/or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Hands on experience implementing Oracle Financials (Cloud) implementations.
• PREFERRED experience in project management, with at least 3-5 years focused on Oracle Financials (EBS or Cloud) implementations.
• Proven expertise in Oracle Financials modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets (FA).
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and ERP system integrations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies and tools like MS Project or Jira.
• Familiarity with change management, user training, and post-go-live support.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials and related cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of financial reporting tools (e.g., Oracle BI, Hyperion) and data migration strategies.
• Prior success in managing cross-functional or global project teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.