EPM Sol Architect

Mastek Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastek Limited is expanding its Oracle EPM capability in the UK to support Local Government, Councils and Higher Education institutions adopting Oracle Cloud EPM. We seek a client-facing Solution Architect with deep EPM expertise to lead high-impact transformation programmes.

This is a hands-on, client-facing architecture role owning end-to-end design from requirements to go-live, and acting as the senior EPM authority in front of finance directors and university CFOs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Oracle EPM experience with at least 3 years in a Solution Architect role.
• Hands-on Oracle Cloud EPM modules: Planning (EPBCS), FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, Narrative Reporting.
• UK Local Government or Higher Education EPM implementations (2 full lifecycles).
• Integrations between EPM and Oracle Cloud ERP or 3rd-party finance systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo BPSS/SC clearance.
• Oracle EPM Cloud certifications (Planning, FCCS, or equivalent).
• Experience with Big 4 or UK public sector delivery preferred.
• Knowledge of OneStream or Anaplan is a plus.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement frameworks (G-Cloud).
• Exposure to AI-led EPM enhancements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Oracle Cloud EPM implementations.
• Translate public sector finance requirements into Oracle EPM solutions.
• Design integrations between Oracle EPM and source systems.
• Define data models, metadata, business rules and security frameworks.
• Lead architecture reviews, design authority sign-offs and quality gates.
• Engage senior clients—finance directors, S151 Officers, CFOs, IT executives.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants; support pre-sales activities.

Skills

Oracle EPM

Solution architecture

Public sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Oracle Cloud EPM planning (EPBCS)

FCCS / ARCS / PCMCS / Narrative','

Tools

OneStream

Anaplan

Job description

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Mastek is expanding itsOracle EPM capability in the UK to support growing demand acrossLocal Government, Councils, and Higher Education.

We’re looking for aclient-facing Solution Architect with deep EPM expertise and proven public sector experience to leadhigh-impact transformation programmes.

• Location:United Kingdom — Hybrid (client site as required)
• Travel:Up to 30% within the UK
• Employment Type:Full-Time, Permanent
• Industry Focus:Local Government & Higher Education

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mastek is expanding its Oracle EPM capability in the UK to support the growing demand from Local Government, Councils, and Higher Education institutions adopting Oracle Cloud EPM. We are looking for a Solution Architect with deep functional and technical EPM expertise combined with proven UK public sector implementation experience.

This is a client-facing, hands-on architecture role. You will lead the solution design across EPM implementations and transformation programmes, owning the end-to-end architecture from requirements through to go-live — and acting as the senior EPM authority in front of finance directors, council heads, and university CFOs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for Oracle Cloud EPM implementations — Planning, Financial Consolidation & Close, Profitability and Cost Management, Account Reconciliation, Tax Reporting, Narrative Reporting
• Translate complex public sector finance requirements into well-structured Oracle EPM solutions
• Design integrations between Oracle EPM and source systems
• Define data models, metadata structures, business rules, and security frameworks aligned to public sector reporting needs
• Lead architecture reviews, design authority sign-offs, and quality gates across the delivery lifecycle

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as the senior EPM voice in client conversations — engaging finance directors, S151 Officers, university finance leaders, and IT executives
• Run discovery workshops, requirements sessions, and solution walkthroughs with confidence and clarity
• Translate public sector finance challenges — budget setting, statutory reporting, CIPFA compliance, OfS regulatory returns — into EPM-led solutions
• Advise clients on EPM best practice, roadmap planning, and adoption strategies

Delivery & Team Leadership

• Own technical delivery accountability for EPM workstreams — guiding functional consultants, developers, and offshore teams
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and adherence to Oracle best practice
• Coach and mentor junior EPM consultants, building UK capability for the practice
• Contribute to pre-sales activities — proposal writing, solution shaping, effort estimation, and client presentations

Practice Development

• Develop public sector-specific EPM accelerators, templates, and reference architectures
• Stay current with Oracle EPM Cloud quarterly releases and translate new features into client value
• Represent Mastek at Oracle EPM partner forums, public sector events, and CIPFA / UCISA conferences where relevant

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 8+ years of Oracle EPM experience — with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect or equivalent senior design role
• Strong hands-on expertise across Oracle Cloud EPM modules: Planning (EPBCS), and working knowledge around other modules - Financial Consolidation (FCCS), Account Reconciliation (ARCS), Profitability & Cost Management (PCMCS), Narrative Reporting
• Demonstrable UK Local Government or Higher Education EPM implementation experience — minimum two full-lifecycle public sector implementations
• Experience integrating EPM with Oracle Cloud ERP and/or third-party finance systems used in UK public sector
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo public sector security clearance (BPSS / SC)
• Oracle EPM Cloud certifications (Planning, FCCS, or equivalent)
• Prior experience at a Big 4, Mastek competitor, or boutique EPM consultancy delivering UK public sector
• Knowledge of OneStream, Anaplan, or other EPM platforms — useful for client conversations during evaluation phases
• Experience with public sector procurement frameworks (G-Cloud, Crown Commercial Service)
• Exposure to AI-led EPM enhancements — predictive planning, IPM, AI-powered narrative reporting