Oracle Services Senior Manager - Oracle Cloud Finance

EY's Oracle Services practice is a national consulting practice that assists in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing large, complex full lifecycle initiatives.  We also provide our clients with experience in leading practices, methods and resources using Oracle applications and technology. The Oracle Services practice advises clients to understand, architect and implement the business processes and cloud technologies required to optimize their business. At EY we engage in a wide range of services including implementations, integrations, implementation rescues, assessments, global designs, Phase 0’s and software selections to name a few.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manager in Oracle Services. 

The opportunity

As a Senior Manager in our Oracle Services Technology practice, you will play a pivotal role in interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate and analyze business models, processes, and operations. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications and validating that newly implemented technology solutions meet these requirements. Your collaboration with the business and technical teams will be crucial in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and deliver complex processes and solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and risk management. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, allowing you to grow your expertise in technology analysis and implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Leading and Supporting pursuit and proposal activity.
• Overseeing program/project management and ensuring engagement economics are met.
• Developing resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of end to end business process knowledge, accounting, Oracle applications, solution design, engagement management, technical and interpersonal skills that will allow you to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results. Key skills include:

• Accounting background
• Mentor and coach manager, senior, and staff level consultants
• Strong technical skills in application functional design and technology business requirements definition.
• Proven ability to analyze and map technology cost-benefit scenarios.
• Hands on experience with Oracle applications financial modules including an understanding of upstream and downstream systems.
• Expertise in system configuration design and business architecture frameworks.
• Assist project teams with developing solution architecture to meet complex client requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Lead systems implementation as a project manager.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment across business and technical teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Typically, 5 - 7 years of relevant experience working in the Oracle finance modules acting as a solution architect, leading engagements and actively working pursuits.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Financials end to end process flows and their integration with Supply Chain, Human Capital Management, and Enterprise Performance Management.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with both internal and external team members as a leader and an individual contributor.
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Self-starter with a willingness and desire to continue to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
• Drive transformation throughout the project lifecycle and agreed upon phases of the implementation project.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and execute SaaS implementations.
• Interact and communicate effectively with finance and technology senior and middle management executives as well as end user and business subject matter experts.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems.
• Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work.
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and delivering projects.
• Possess an understanding of system development lifecycle and technology business architecture frameworks.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technology landscape and shifting client priorities.
• Ability to travel to client sites 60% +

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Accounting background, preferably having worked as an accountant.
• Previously led large transformation projects.
• Person has grown through the ranks and worked at all levels to fully understand the demands and commitments at each level.
• Hands on configuration experience.
• Ability to solution architect a system beyond finance.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are not only skilled in their technical domain but also possess the qualities of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with agility and drive impactful results through their strategic thinking and interpersonal skills.