[Hiring] Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant, Oracle EPM Planning & Budgeting @Ascend Partners Inc.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Sr. Consultant or Principal Consultant, Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting. Level of hire is determined by the candidate's experience and demonstrated ability to independently lead full lifecycle implementations. The individual builds and configures Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions, including Free Form and Narrative Reporting, conducting needs assessments, designing and configuring systems, providing end user training, and offering ongoing support to ensure the success of implementation projects.

• Build and configure Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions, including Free Form and Narrative Reporting.
• Build out full planning models (e.g. Position Planning, Capital Planning) that have been designed, with some oversight from senior team members.
• Independently design and lead Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions for clients as experience develops toward the Principal level.
• Build Essbase rules, Narrative Reports, and Data Exchange integrations.
• Write and maintain Groovy scripts to extend application functionality.
• Conduct client needs assessments and translate business requirements into system design.
• Configure and test EPM applications to meet client specifications.
• Deliver end user training and provide ongoing post-implementation support.
• Apply strong functional knowledge of financial planning and budgeting to inform solution design.
• Lead and mentor team members as capability develops toward the Principal level.
• Present solution designs and recommendations to client stakeholders, with presentation scope and executive exposure increasing toward the Principal level.
• Communicate functional and technical issues to Delivery leadership on a timely basis.
• Effectively manage client relationships during system implementations.
• Tailor solutions to each client's business requirements and industry context.
• Assist sales by contributing to scoping, estimating, and solution discussions (Principal level).
• Act as a point of escalation for client concerns raised during implementation (Principal level).
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables, configurations, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up to date project and client data.
• Maintain and pursue relevant Oracle EPM certifications.
• Be a valued contributor on ad-hoc projects and firm initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel and work in various business locations or remotely as applicable.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of experience implementing Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions; 7 or more years, including experience independently leading full lifecycle implementations, will be considered for the Principal level.
• 4 to 6 full lifecycle Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting implementations completed; 5 to 8 completed, including 3 to 6 led independently, for consideration at the Principal level.
• Oracle EPM certification required; 1 certification is the typical guidance at the Sr. Consultant level, and 2 or more, including Oracle EPM Budgeting and Planning Cloud, at the Principal level.
• Medium level of client presentation experience required; high level of presentation experience expected for consideration at the Principal level.
• Experience implementing for Public Sector industry clients is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge and experience building Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting solutions, including Essbase rules, Narrative Reports, and Data Exchange integrations.
• Groovy script writing experience preferred.
• Strong functional knowledge of financial planning and budgeting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project management is beneficial.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with increasing autonomy expected at the Principal level.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively; ability to lead and mentor team members expected at the Principal level.
• Actively seeks knowledge and experience and shares that experience with others.

Our Commitment

Ascend Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees and partners are valued, respected, and supported.