Senior Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm seeks a skilled professional to lead cloud financials transformations for clients in the UK, including critical government projects. Candidates must have experience with Oracle Cloud Financials modules and be eligible for security clearance. The role involves responsibilities such as designing training materials, conducting gap analysis, and managing project deliverables. Benefits include a generous training budget and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Profit-share

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension

Flexible hybrid work

Enhanced parental policies

Qualifications

• UK residency for at least 3 years.
• Eligible for security clearance.
• Experience in sensitive/regulatory environments.
• Experience in Oracle Cloud ERP environments.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle Cloud Financials transformations.
• Conduct gap analysis and process redesign.
• Train and support end-users.
• Manage change requests and project scopes.
• Ensure project delivery against deadlines.

Skills

Oracle Cloud Financials modules

Analytical skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Process mapping

Change management

Tools

Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence

Financial Reporting Studio

SmartView

Job description

Overview

Lead major cloud financials transformations for clients within the UK, including critical government projects requiring SC clearance. You will: lead from day one, own Oracle Cloud Financials modules end-to-end (GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Procurement, Assets, Tax), design and configure systems, and influence national digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Anchor Proof-of-Concepts: Design and validate POCs that showcase system power and drive business value.
• Map & Transform Processes: Conduct gap analysis, process redesign, data integration, migration strategy, and test lifecycle planning.
• Train, Support & Empower: Design training materials, host workshops, guide end-users, and transfer knowledge effectively.
• Be the Functional Bridge: Drive requirements gathering, produce functional specs, manage change requests, and maintain Oracle's quarterly release cadence.
• Configure Oracle Cloud Instance for Client Proof of Concept; Demonstrate Oracle Cloud Functionality; Oversee requirements definition, design and gap analysis; Process mapping/redesign; Oversee training preparation and delivery; 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.
• Oracle Cloud (SaaS): General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Management, Tax, Subledger Accounting, Procurement (including Self Service), Assets and Expenses.
• Oracle Cloud Reporting: Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting Studio and SmartView.
• Oracle Guided Learning experience (Desirable).
• 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 for business process and integrations.
• 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 development and testing lifecycle to project management standards and scope.
• Liaise with Oracle for client SR management; ensure clients are updated with latest Oracle Cloud quarterly releases; manage on-time project delivery and business expectations; assist with risk and change management on projects; advise clients on options, risks, and impacts on other processes or systems; communicate project deliverables effectively; complete tasks efficiently and timely; provide status and issue reports regularly to the project manager/client.
• 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.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, including fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• UK residency for at least 3 years; opening doors to classified public-sector work with tangible societal impact.
• SC-Capable & Committed: Eligible for security clearance and experienced working in sensitive/regulatory environments.
• Leading Oracle Cloud Financials modules: GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Tax, Procurements, Assets and more; experience in OTBI, Financial Reporting Studio, and SmartView.
• Strong analytical, requirements gathering, process mapping, and change management skills; ability to drive workshops and validate solutions with clients.
• Experience with data migration, integration, testing, training delivery, and post go-live support within Oracle Cloud ERP environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to convey complex concepts and manage expectations.

Benefits & Culture

• Structured Development: Bespoke career progression programs, mentorship schemes, quarterly Pathways reviews, plus a generous training budget.
• Total Rewards Package: Profit-share, private medical cover, life assurance, pension, flexible hybrid work, plus enhanced parental policies.
• Award-Winning Innovation: Recognized by Oracle and Great Place to Work for 10 years.
• Purposeful Culture: Inclusive environment with active ESG initiatives and diversity commitments.
• Moments that matter: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies; significant training budgets for certifications.
• Notes: UK residency requirement and possibility to engage in public-sector projects with SC clearance.