Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant to drive finance transformation through innovative planning solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong FP&A expertise and have hands-on experience with Oracle EPM Planning. This role offers significant career progression, hybrid work flexibility, and a robust training budget. Join a market leader committed to using AI in finance to enhance business outcomes.

Benefits

Performance-related profit share

Hybrid / Remote working flexibility

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance cover

Strong career progression

Significant training budget

Qualifications

• Strong background in FP&A or a commercial finance role.
• Hands-on experience designing and improving planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Solid functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Leading the functional design and implementation of Oracle EPM Planning solutions.
• Defining requirements and designing robust planning models.
• Supporting testing cycles and training delivery.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Oracle EPM Planning

Process optimization

AI application

Communication skills

Education

Accountancy qualification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Planning Cloud

Anaplan

Job description

Company Description

For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

Job Description

Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant

You must be eligible for CTC Clearance (UK residency required for the past 3 years)

Drive Smarter Planning. Transform Finance. Deliver Real Impact.

Version 1 — the UK & Ireland’s leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner — is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant to help shape the next generation of finance transformation.

This is a role for someone who understands finance at its core, thrives in complex planning environments, and wants to work at the forefront of FP&A, Oracle EPM, and AI-enabled finance transformation.

Why This Role at Version 1?

Make Finance Better — Not Just Different

You’ll design and deliver driver-based planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions that give finance teams clarity, confidence, and control.

Work as a Trusted Finance Partner

You’ll collaborate closely with FP&A teams, Finance Business Partners, and senior stakeholders, translating business challenges into elegant, scalable Oracle EPM Planning solutions.

Lead End-to-End Delivery

From requirements and process design through configuration, testing, go-live, and optimisation — you’ll play a hands‑on, visible role across the full lifecycle.

Build the Future of FP&A

Version 1 is investing heavily in AI-driven finance transformation. You’ll help clients adopt smarter automation, improve forecasting accuracy, and unlock deeper insights from their data.

Work with a Market Leader

As an Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year, Version 1 delivers complex, enterprise-scale programmes — giving you exposure, challenge, and genuine career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be:

• Leading the functional design and implementation of Oracle EPM Planning solutions
• Defining requirements, performing gap analysis, and designing robust planning models
• Configuring forms, dashboards, workflows, approvals, and security
• Providing functional leadership for integrations, business rules, mappings, and automations
• Facilitating design reviews and validation workshops with finance stakeholders
• Supporting testing cycles, training delivery, go‑live readiness, and post‑implementation support
• Managing priorities, risks, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

You will have:

Finance-First EPM Expertise

• A strong background in FP&A or a commercial finance role
• Hands‑on experience designing and improving planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Oracle EPM Planning Experience

• Solid functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM out-of-the-box planning frameworks is highly beneficial
• Experience with other FP&A tools (e.g. Anaplan) is advantageous

Process-Led, Delivery-Driven

• Proven ability to analyse, optimise, and redesign end‑to‑end finance processes
• Experience delivering financial systems in either a consulting or client‑side environment
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in fast‑moving programmes

Forward‑Thinking & Collaborative

• A genuine interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to finance transformation
• Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills
• Organised, proactive, and outcomes‑focused

Nice to Have

• Exposure to additional Oracle EPM Cloud modules such as FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting, or Tax Reporting
• Accountancy qualification or equivalent finance background

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits include:

• Quarterly performance‑related profit share
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running

Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!