Oracle Fusion Solutions Architect
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Solutions Architect specialising in core finance, project management, shared service centre and process automation solutions.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with finance stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective, scalable solutions leveraging Oracle Fusion (including PPM) and Oracle EPM.
You will be responsible for defining the architecture, delivering integrated technology solutions, and ensuring that financial operations are streamlined and optimised.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Advice: Leverage consulting experience to assess client needs, advise on best practices, and lead the development of technology roadmaps that support business goals, focusing on finance operations such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project and Portfolio Management, Enterprise Performance Management and Financial Reporting.
2. Business Case & ROI: Work closely with finance leaders to identify and quantify business value, create and validate business cases, and present ROI analyses. Ensure that proposed solutions deliver measurable financial and operational improvements.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with finance teams, Global process owners, IT departments, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements, create solution designs, and deliver technology solutions that are aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements.
4. Solution Architecture: Design, implement, and lead Oracle Fusion-based financial solutions that align with the organisation's finance and business strategy. Develop robust architectures that integrate finance processes with Oracle Fusion applications.
5. Technology Leadership: Provide strategic oversight and hands-on guidance throughout the entire solution lifecycle—from requirement gathering, architecture design, configuration, development, testing, and deployment.
6. Value Realization: Drive post-implementation reviews to ensure value realization, providing ongoing support and strategic input to continuously improve financial systems and processes.
7. Innovation & Best Practices: Stay up to date on the latest Oracle Fusion capabilities and emerging technologies in finance. Apply innovative thinking to continuously evolve solution offerings, ensuring the organisation is utilising the best technology stack.
8. Project Management: Support the management of project delivery including timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk management. Lead the execution of major finance transformation projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within scope.
9. Compliance & Governance: Ensure all solutions adhere to compliance, governance, and risk management protocols, especially in regulated industries.
What You Bring to the Role:
* 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing Oracle Fusion solutions, specifically in a global company with financial shared services.
* Strong experience in a consulting role, delivering finance technology solutions and advising on best practices.
* Proven experience in business case creation, value identification, and delivering measurable ROI.
Technical Skills:
* Deep expertise in Oracle Fusion Financials (Project and Portfolio Management, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, and Financial Reporting).
* Experience in integrating Oracle Fusion with other ERP systems and third-party applications.
* Understanding of cloud technologies and SaaS implementation approaches.
Soft Skills:
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior management.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex financial systems and processes.
Certifications: Oracle Cloud certification in Financials or ERP is a plus.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.