Principal Consultant

Job Description

Consultants offer advice and expertise to clients to help them improve their business performance in terms of operations and structure.

These roles are Client Facing and have a direct impact on Consulting. Working closely with our clients, Oracle Consulting (OGSC) professionals design, build and implement strategic Solutions that can help enhance Client business performance.

Your Role :

• Adapts existing methods to create best solutions to solve complex business problems
• Understands the strategic requirements and direction of the Clients and offer Solutions.
• Uses considerable judgment to determine solutions and seeks guidance on complex problems
• Interacts with peers and/or management (CXO levels) at a client and/or within Oracle
  
  
  

Specific responsibilities may include:

Support project teams engaged in the successful delivery of a wide range of initiatives, aligning finance with business strategy.

Work with management to develop Finance strategies by doing the following:

• Helping define end-to-end finance processes (e.g., Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report)
• Supporting management in implementing end-to-end Cloud ERP and Enterprise Value business solutions for our clients as part of the broader Digital Finance strategy
• Helping develop approach to implement finance or PPM applications to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Support development of the Oracles IP by driving initiatives around market research, Points-of-View, capability development, thought capital, knowledge management, etc.
• Maintain an understanding of and continuously learn about advancements in regulations, technology and innovations across Finance & Accounting.
  
  
  

It is our intention for our people to work where they live. However, in the context of our profession and serving our clients there will be times when you will need to travel.

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum of 10 years of combined finance and ERP consulting implementing experience. Experience must include:

• Solid understanding of the Finance function, operating models and supporting organization structures, and process best practices
• Working knowledge of Finance technologies, viz EBS R12 & Fusion (General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payables (AP), Accounts Receivables (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), Cash Management(CE)) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
• Added advantage with Cross Skill knowledge of Niche Modules like Financials Accounting Hub ( FAH ), Advanced Collections, Treasury, Risk Management
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with clients, lead key requirement workshops, document and understand requirements
• Strong competence in developing presentations required (MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel))
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Advanced Degree like a CA, CPA, ICWA, MBA Finance is desirable
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• ERP technology implementation (Oracle)
• Experience with Finance technologies such as EBS R12 & Fusion
• Products Industry experience (Telecommunications, Banking and Financial Services, Public Sector Retail, Engineering and Construction, Professional services)
  
  
  

Professional Skills Requirements :

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients individually and as a member of an engagement team
• Demonstrated leadership and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, assignments and/or responsibilities
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy and demanding team-oriented environment (both with clients and within the organization)
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment and structured decision-making
• Strong desire to work in the management consulting industry and deep interest in financial services
• It is our intention for our people to work where they live. However, in the context of our profession and serving our clients there will be times when you will need to travel. The role expects at least 80% travel in a year.
  
  
  

All of our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career. An experienced consulting professional who has an understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment, in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices.

Responsibilities

Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment, in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices. Demonstrates expertise to deliver functional and technical solutions on moderately complex customer engagements. May act as the team lead on projects. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participates in business development activities. Develops and configures detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Qualifications

Career Level - IC3

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