Company Description

For over 28 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 3,400+ 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

YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS.

Advance Your Career with Version 1
Are you ready to take your Oracle EPM Planning expertise to the next level? Version 1 — the UK & Ireland’s leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner and Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 — is looking for an experienced Senior Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Functional Consultant to drive strategic cloud planning and budgeting transformations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In addition, you will be:

• Leading and implementing Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS/EPBCS) solutions.
• Overseeing requirements definition, design, and gap analysis for planning models and driver-based calculations.
• Leading application configuration, including forms, dashboards, business rules, and workflows.
• Driving functional support for technical activities such as data integration, mapping, and automations.
• Facilitating solution validation workshops with key business stakeholders.
• Overseeing testing support, training delivery, post-go-live support, and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance.

Qualifications

You will have experience in the following areas:

• Strong functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud (minimum two full project cycles preferred).
• Proven ability to manage on-time project delivery and client expectations, ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
• Hands-on design of calculation scripts, Groovy rules, allocations, and forecast scenarios.
• Experience building and optimising forms, dashboards, and reports in Smart View.
• Familiarity with Data Management for source system integrations.
• Knowledge of EPM Automate commands (REST APIs and Groovy scripting desirable).
• Experience working directly with Finance FP&A teams and business stakeholders.
• Comfortable with Oracle Cloud quarterly updates and supporting clients through patch testing.
• Able to manage multiple tasks across configuration, testing support, and client workshops.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Providing status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis.
• Organised, self-motivated, and delivery-focused.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Accountancy qualification or financial background.
• Exposure to other EPM Cloud modules such as FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, or Tax Reporting.
• Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle Cloud Planning.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and Groovy scripting for automation and integration.
  Additional Information

You will lead flagship Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS/EPBCS) implementations end-to-end: from gathering requirements and designing models through to build, integration, testing, and post-go-live support.
You will deliver business-critical planning solutions: work closely with finance teams on driver-based planning, workforce and CapEx planning, management reporting, and forecast cycles.
You will Implement smart automations: use Smart View, Data Management, Groovy rules, and EPM Automate, and build forms, dashboards, and business rules for dynamic planning processes.
Own client relationships: manage expectations, facilitate design workshops, deliver training, and guide clients through quarterly patch updates.