Principal Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant

Version 1 Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oracle ERP consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant. In this role, you'll lead flagship projects, ensuring the success of clients by overseeing all aspects from configuration to go-live. Ideal candidates will have deep domain expertise in Oracle Financials and will thrive in a hybrid work environment, contributing to transformative finance initiatives for clients across the UK.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-related profit share

Pension and private healthcare cover

Flexible remote/hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials, including GL and AP.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Experience leading Oracle implementations and user training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle Cloud Financials projects across various modules.
• Configure Oracle instances for client PoCs and oversee testing support.
• Drive functional support and ensure client success.

Skills

Oracle Cloud Financials expertise

Reporting tools skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Accounting background (bonus)

SC clearance eligibility

Tools

OTBI

FR Studio

Smart View

Job description

Are you an expert in Oracle Cloud Financials, ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact? Version 1 – the UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle Cloud partner and 2023 Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year – is searching for a passionate Principal Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant to spearhead next‑generation finance transformations.

Responsibilities & Experience

• Lead flagship Oracle Cloud Financials projects across modules such as GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Tax, Procurement, Assets, and Expenses.
• Own the client journey from PoC configuration to workshops, integrations, data migrations, testing and post‑go‑live enablement.
• Showcase Oracle capabilities by demonstrating Oracle Transactional BI, FRS, Smart View and delivering tailored reporting insight.
• Ensure client success: drive user adoption, change management, quarterly release adoption and deliver timely, high‑quality status reports.
• Lead and implement primary Oracle Cloud Financials modules.
• Configure Oracle Cloud instance for Client Proof of Concept.
• Demonstrate Oracle Cloud functionality.
• Oversee requirements definition, design and gap analysis.
• Lead application configuration.
• Drive functional support of technical activities such as data migration and integration.
• Lead solution validation workshops.
• Oversee testing support, training delivery, post‑go‑live support and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance.
• Work with and support other implementation consultants as part of a project team.
• Identify and document business requirements and configuration using the Oracle OUM and/or AIM methodology.
• Create high‑quality functional specification documentation that details business processes and enables technical build where integrations are required between Oracle Cloud ERP and peripheral systems.
• Support the client through full testing lifecycles and Go Live including test script creation.
• Ensure full knowledge transfer to clients/support team including key user training.
• Manage change requests through the development and testing lifecycle in accordance with project management standards and scope.
• Liaise with Oracle to ensure effective management of client SRs.
• Keep clients up to date with the latest Oracle Cloud quarterly releases.
• Manage on‑time project delivery and business expectations and ensure internal customer satisfaction.
• Assist with risk management and change management on projects.
• Advise clients on options, risks and any impacts on other processes or systems.
• Communicate effectively and drive project deliverables.
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Provide status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis.
• Have deep Oracle Cloud Financials domain expertise, including GL, AP, AR, Cash, Tax, Subledger Accounting, Procurement and Assets – ideally across several full cycles.
• Be skilled in reporting tools like OTBI, FR Studio and Smart View and be comfortable creating functional specifications using OUM/AIM.
• Thrive in stakeholder‑facing environments, guiding workshops, capturing requirements, writing scripts, supporting UAT and delivering knowledge transfer.
• Be organised, independent and able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams effectively.
• Bonus: You have an accounting background, experience with broader EPM modules or strong integration & REST/API skills.
• This role requires SC clearance or eligibility (minimum 2 years UK residency), facilitating participation in secure, government‑level Oracle Cloud projects.

About Version 1

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners, including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re an award‑winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation and support services
• 3300+ strong, €347 m/£302 m revenue business
• ERP Partner of the Year and 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK
• Award‑winning workplace: Certified Great Place to Work in Ireland for 12 years and a Best Super‑Large Workplace in the UK for five years running
• Elite Oracle credentials: Platinum partner with 700+ Oracle experts and over 570 certifications, recognised as EMEA Innovation Partner of 2023
• Unrivalled growth and benefits: Quarterly career pathways, generous certification budgets, hybrid‑first work, profit shares, private healthcare, pension and enhanced parental leave
• Empowered culture: Values‑led approach, ESG and CSR initiatives, mental wellbeing support, flexible, inclusive, high‑trust environment and strong career progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review
• A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our “Call‑Out” platform where performance is called out and recognised
• Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey
• Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes

Why It’s an Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest‑growing Oracle ERP consultancies in Ireland & the UK. PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom and you must be eligible for security clearance. To be eligible you need to have lived in the UK for the last 2 years. This is hybrid‑based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance‑related profit share
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row
• Flexible mix of remote/hybrid working options
• Pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance and more