Senior Consultant, EPM, Finance Consulting

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Senior Consultant, Oracle Financial Consolidation, Business Consulting

London

EY is seeking an experienced and ambitious consultant with a track record in a configuration role in Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close (Oracle FCC) implementations to join our Finance Business Consulting team.

You will be part of a growing and a diverse team that combines business implementation, systems integration and financial modelling capabilities working across the Financial Services market. You will gain experience working across the spectrum of Finance Transformation and be part of us taking our business to the next level embracing exciting advances in technology and data to solve our client's business challenges.

This position demands a highly adaptable and flexible individual capable of navigating a diverse range of client issues, as the nature of the program's work is varied. The ideal candidate should be at ease assuming various delivery roles and tackling the associated challenges inherent to this role.

The opportunity

The Finance Business Consulting team is looking for a Senior Consultant with a delivery track record in Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close implementations (Oracle FCC) who can leverage business and technology-based solutions to deliver outcomes for our clients.

We are looking for an experienced individual, highly motivated, professional, and passionate about what they do and who will further add to the continued success of our team.

Prior consulting experience is a preferred requirement or delivering on Finance Transformation programmes in the Financial Services Industry. An understanding of Financial Services Organisation's Target Operating Model, Process & Controls, Organisation Design, Change Management and Business Readiness is needed.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior consultant you will be working alongside senior management in large scale Oracle EPM implementations in the Financial Consolidation space. You will also support business and practice development of the Finance Business Consulting team. You will be a trusted business advisor to our clients with a Finance technology systems implementation background.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the technical delivery of large and complex end to end Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close (FCC) implementation projects across the solution development lifecycle of the engagement including:
  • Support the translation of clients technical and accounting requirements to Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close functional and technical solution design.
  • Configure components in Oracle Financial consolidation and Close.
  • Support the documentation of the solution's test strategy and draft test scenarios and technical testing scripts.
  • Support end user training and the knowledge transfer of the solution to technical client teams.
  • Support the deployment of the solution to production and provide post go-live support.
• Guide more junior team members.

Skills and attributes for success

The ideal candidates will possess knowledge of Finance Transformation with proven prior experience on a technical configuration role with Oracle FCC implementation.

They must have excellent communication skills, a high level of commitment, the ability to handle pressure, and demonstrate leadership and problem-solving abilities in complex financial environments. Additionally, familiarity with Finance Technology applications, a commitment to quality delivery, and proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, are essential, along with the capability to manage senior stakeholder relationships effectively.

To qualify for the role you must have some or all of the following:

• Experience of at least one end to end implementation Oracle Finance Consolidation & Close (Oracle FCC) implementations.
• Expertise with solution configuration of Oracle Finance Consolidation & Close (Oracle FCC) implementations preferably within the Financial Services sector.
• Exposure to Chart of Accounts & Data Model Design.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Exposure to the EPM lifecycle including planning, budgeting and forecasting, enterprise wide KPI & reporting framework, profitability/cost analysis and experience with other EPM technologies would be desirable.

What we look for

We are interested to hear from people with the right attitude for the job! You need to be comfortable with flexibility and adaptability, as your role will vary across different clients and programs. It's important to be able to adjust seamlessly and effectively tackle the diverse challenges presented by our clients. You should have a passion for staying current with industry trends and advancements, embracing and implementing cutting-edge technologies, reporting standards, and trends within Financial Services, such as AI, ESG, and cost reduction strategies.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

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