Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant

Paracon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Paracon is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant to support a strategic Finance Transformation Programme. The role will partner with Finance stakeholders, process owners, project teams and partners to deliver and support Oracle EPM Cloud solutions across consolidation, planning, reporting, data integration, testing and go-live activities.

The successful candidate will bridge business requirements with technical delivery, ensuring robust financial reporting, planning,

Qualifications

• Qualification Diploma or Degree Field Related.
• Engage with Finance stakeholders to gather, analyse, and validate business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into fit-for-purpose Oracle EPM Cloud solutions.
• Support configuration across FCCS, EPBCS, and Narrative Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, design and configuration of Oracle EPM Cloud artefacts.
• Data integration, migration and automation within Oracle EPM Cloud environment.
• Governance and stakeholder engagement to ensure data protection and audit readiness.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Oracle EPM Cloud

Education

Diploma or Degree in related field

Tools

FCCS

EPBCS

Narrative Reporting

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant to support a strategic Finance Transformation Programme. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance stakeholders, business process owners, project teams, and implementation partners to deliver and support Oracle EPM Cloud solutions across Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning & Analysis, Reporting, Data Integration, Testing, and Go-Live activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong Oracle EPM Cloud experience who can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery while ensuring robust financial reporting, planning, consolidation, and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis, Design & Configuration

• Qualification Diploma or Degree Field Related
• Engage with Finance stakeholders to gather, analyse, and validate business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into fit-for-purpose Oracle EPM Cloud solutions.
• Support current-state and future-state process mapping and gap analysis.
• Configure and validate Oracle EPM artefacts, including:
• Metadata
• Dimensions
• Business Rules
• Data Forms
• Reports
• Support configuration across:
• FCCS (Financial Consolidation and Close)
• EPBCS (Enterprise Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service)
• Narrative Reporting
• Develop configuration workbooks, design documentation, and mapping specifications.
• Support the design and development of financial, management, statutory, and executive reports.
• Participate in agile build cycles and playback sessions with implementation partners.
• Capture feedback and support solution refinements.
• Perform impact assessments on change requests and enhancements.
• Support planning, estimation, and implementation of new requirements.
• Maintain detailed technical and functional documentation.
• Prepare solution designs, interface specifications, and change impact assessments.

Data Integration, Migration & Automation

• Support integrations between Oracle EPM Cloud and:
• Oracle EBS
• General Ledger (GL)
• Sub-ledgers
• SAP
• Support EPM Data Management and Data Exchange processes.
• Assist with historical data migrations and reconciliations.
• Validate actuals, budgets, forecasts, and consolidation data.
• Support automation of:
• Data Loads
• System Backups
• Reporting Processes
• Utilize EPM Automate and related automation tools.
• Support System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Create test scenarios and test cases.
• Log and manage defects through resolution.
• Assist with cutover planning and execution.
• Participate in post-go-live stabilization and hypercare support.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with:
• PMO Teams
• Security Teams
• Finance Stakeholders
• Oracle Implementation Partners
• Support governance activities within the EPM workstream.
• Ensure segregation-of-duties and data protection principles are maintained.
• Manage RAID logs including:
• Risks
• Assumptions
• Issues
• Support knowledge transfer and documentation for internal support teams.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and operational artefacts.