Principal Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant at Version 1 Accelerate

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle EPM Cloud, Planning (PBCS/EPBCS), SC Clearance Eligibility, Program Leadership, Solution Design, Technical Authority, Smart View, Data Management, Groovy Rules, REST APIs, Connected Planning, Client Advisory, Stakeholder Influence, Pre-Sales, Mentoring, Governance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description For over 29 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as: Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA) Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications) AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA) One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023) With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe. Job Description Principal Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant You must be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance. To be eligible you must have 5 years UK residency. Shape the Future of Enterprise Planning Lead. Influence. Deliver at Scale. Are you a senior Oracle EPM Planning expert operating at — or ready to step into — a true principal-level leadership role? Version 1, the UK & Ireland’s leading Oracle ERP and Cloud Transformation partner, is seeking an exceptional Principal Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Consultant to lead some of our most complex and strategically significant planning and budgeting programmes across government, public sector, and enterprise clients. This is not a delivery-only role. It’s an opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor, technical authority, and programme leader, shaping enterprise planning strategies and influencing outcomes at executive level. The Opportunity As a Principal Consultant, you’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and leadership. You’ll guide clients through end-to-end Oracle Planning Cloud transformations — from early vision and solution shaping through to implementation, optimisation, and long-term roadmap development. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams, influence senior finance stakeholders, and set the standard for quality, governance, and best practice across the EPM Planning domain. What You’ll Be Responsible For Programme & Delivery Leadership You will: Own the full lifecycle of large-scale Oracle Planning Cloud programmes Lead multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, quality and value Provide strong governance, risk management and executive-level reporting Solution Design & Technical Authority You will: Act as the principal design authority for Oracle Planning Cloud (PBCS / EPBCS) Lead solution architecture across models, calculations, allocations, forms, dashboards and reporting Drive advanced capability using Smart View, Data Management, Groovy rules, REST APIs and automation Design connected planning solutions across Finance, FP&A, Workforce, CapEx and operational planning Review and assure delivery quality across senior and mid-level consultants Client Advisory & Stakeholder Influence You will: Build trusted relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors and Transformation Sponsors Lead executive workshops and design sessions, challenging thinking and guiding best-practice outcomes Translate complex technical solutions into clear, business-focused narratives Pre-Sales, Growth & Thought Leadership You will: Lead pre-sales activity including solution shaping, proposals, demos and bid responses Support pipeline development alongside Sales and Practice Leadership Contribute to Version 1 accelerators, reusable assets and thought leadership initiatives Team Leadership & Capability Development You will: Mentor and coach consultants across the Oracle EPM practice Support capability strategy, recruitment and continuous improvement Champion Version 1 values, culture and standards of excellence Qualifications What You’ll Bring Essential Experience You will have: Extensive hands-on experience delivering Oracle Planning Cloud (PBCS / EPBCS), including multiple full-lifecycle implementations Proven leadership of complex, multi-stream planning transformation programmes Strong technical expertise across planning models, calculations, allocations, dashboards, Smart View, Data Management, Groovy and REST integrations Exceptional communication, facilitation and presentation skills with senior finance stakeholders Ability to influence decision-making, manage complexity and deliver under pressure Experience mentoring consultants and leading delivery teams Strong commercial awareness with exposure to pre-sales and bid activity Desirable Experience You will have: Experience with other Oracle EPM Cloud modules (FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, EDMCS, Narrative or Tax Reporting) Background in finance, accountancy or FP&A Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle EPM Cloud Ready to Lead at the Highest Level? If you’re an experienced Oracle EPM Planning leader looking to take ownership of complex transformation programmes and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Additional Information Why Version 1? Be part of a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists Work on large-scale, enterprise Oracle Cloud programmes Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for innovation and delivery excellence Clear career progression, strong leadership support, and genuine investment in your growth A culture that values expertise, autonomy, and doing things properly 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 celebrating achievement. Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey. Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes. Benefits include: Quarterly performance-related profit share Hybrid / Remote working flexibility Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) +447840839370 #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Department: Enterprise Applications

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Responsibilities

The Principal Consultant will own the full lifecycle of large-scale Oracle Planning Cloud programs, leading multiple workstreams while providing strong governance, risk management, and executive-level reporting. They will also act as the principal design authority, leading solution architecture across various planning models and capabilities.