Oracle ERP Consulting Director - Finance Function

Job Description and Requirements
Responsibilities

This new role will require you to lead and develop the Oracle Fusion business within the Finance function. You will focus on developing new business, specifically around clients moving to the Oracle Fusion Cloud. This will include leading relationships with the Oracle Management and sales teams, developing go to market propositions and initiatives, leading sales efforts etc. You will also need to build and develop an Oracle delivery capability by
leveraging skills within the firm and hiring new teams as required and have the skills and background to lead Oracle Fusion projects. You will have worked extensively in the Oracle Fusion space at a senior level and will have a deep understanding of Oracle Cloud tool sets. While the core focus will be in the Finance agenda you should also have experience of the full back office Fusion offering including HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management etc.

As a Director, you’ll be responsible to lead a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry
experience, helping our clients to use the Oracle Fusions tools to solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Proactively lead the Oracle Fusion practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the
market, and provide technical advice across disciplines
● Providing finance and treasury transformation expertise especially in the context of Oracle FERP systems,
and responsible for hands-on delivery of Oracle Financial system solutions
● Build and develop relationships with the Oracle Middle East Management and Sales Teams to ensure a
close working relationship between the two firms
● Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects
that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors
● Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities
● Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications
● Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own
assignment quality criteria
● Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout,
driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team
● Responsibility for management of engagement financials
● Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

Preferred skills
● Experience in leading Oracle relationships, building client offerings and leading teams and business
developments in the Oracle Fusion space
● Expertise in and experience of implementing Oracle Financial ERP systems as a functional consultant for
external stakeholders
● Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots
● Knowledge and experience of at least 2 sectors among Public Sector, Telecoms, Industrial Products, Financial Services Oil-Gas and Utilities sector is required.
● Interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as
proactive knowledge sharing.
● Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash,
Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation
● Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance
Function
● Experience of driving and reporting on progress of large transformation projects.
● Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to
cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
● Proven IT skills in the following programs Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
● The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement
dictate.
● Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1.5 million – 2.5 million annually
● Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5
million

Minimum years experience required
12-15 years of relevant experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 8 years must be within
consulting focus on finance transformation and broader finance consulting.

Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Finance, Accounting and a professional
certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR
MBA or Masters in Finance, with or without professional certification

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