Oracle Finance Functional Consultant

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG South Africa is looking for an Oracle Finance Functional Consultant to engage in finance transformation projects using Oracle Fusion solutions. The role requires strong expertise in finance systems and at least 1–2 full implementations involving Oracle Fusion Financials.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective system solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in finance systems and ERP implementations.
• Proven experience in Oracle Fusion Financials implementations (1–2 end-to-end).
• Strong functional expertise in GL, AP, AR, CM, FA, and EPM modules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end finance transformation using Oracle Fusion Finance solutions.
• Conduct workshops for finance process design across multiple domains.
• Engage with CFO teams and act as a trusted advisor on finance best practices.

Skills

Financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R)

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Data migration and system integration concepts

Reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher)

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Oracle Fusion Financials

Job description

Job title/position

Oracle Finance Functional Consultant

Number of positions

4

Function and Business Unit

Management Consulting

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

We are seeking a Finance Functional Oracle Consultant with proven experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP) Financials implementations. The role will focus on delivering end-to-end finance transformation, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Oracle Fusion Finance solutions. The consultant will work closely with finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into system-enabled processes, supporting large-scale ERP transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Business Alignment
• Lead finance process design workshops across key domains: General Ledger (GL); Accounts Payable (AP); Accounts Receivable (AR); Cash Management (CM); Fixed Assets (FA); Project Accounting (PA); Enterprise performance management (EPM)
• Translate business requirements into Oracle Fusion solution designs
• Define: Chart of Accounts (CoA); Financial structures and hierarchies; Accounting rules and sub-ledger integrations
• Ensure alignment with target operating model and finance transformation objectives
• Oracle Fusion Configuration & Delivery: Configure Oracle Fusion Financials modules in line with approved design
• Support full delivery lifecycle: Design, Build, Test, Deploy
• Work with technical teams on integrations (e.g., OIC, reporting tools, data migration)
• Support development of reports (OTBI, BI Publisher) and dashboards
• Testing & Deployment: Define and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Support defect resolution and solution refinement
• Assist in deployment planning and go-live activities
• Provide hypercare support post go-live
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with CFO teams, finance leads, and business users; Act as a trusted advisor on finance best practices enabled by Oracle
• Translate technical solutions into business language for non-technical stakeholders
• Governance & Documentation: Produce and maintain Functional design documents (FDDs); Configuration workbooks; Process flows and SOPs
• Ensure adherence to programme governance and controls

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep understanding of Financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R); sub-ledger accounting and integrations
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
• Data migration and system integration concepts
• Familiarity with reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher)

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Structured delivery mindset (design → build → deploy) aligned to ERP programmes
• Ability to operate in fast-paced transformation environments

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience)

Core Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience in finance systems and ERP implementations
• Proven experience in Oracle Fusion Financials implementations (minimum 1–2 end-to-end implementations)
• Strong functional expertise across at least 2–3 of the following: GL, AP, AR, CM, FA, Projects, EPM modules (FCCS, EDMCS etc.)

Desirable Certifications

• Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials certifications e.g. GL, FCCS
• Finance degree (Optional)

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in large-scale finance transformation programmes
• Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments
• Consulting background (Big 4 or system integrator)