PPM Consultant

An expert consulting professional who has an understanding of solutions industry standard methodologies multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and sophisticated duties and tasks that need independent judgment in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology company procedures and leading practices.

Demonstrates expertise to deliver functional and technical solutions on moderately sophisticated customer engagements. May act as the team lead on projects. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participates in business development activities. Develops and configures detailed solutions for moderately sophisticated projects.

10 years of shown experience relevant to this position including 3-5 years consulting experience preferred. Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Product or technical expertise relevant to practice focus. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to build rapport with team members and clients. Ability to travel as needed.

Consultantsoffer advice and expertise to clients to help them improve their business performance in terms of operations and structure.

These roles are Client Facing and have a direct impact on Consulting. Working closely with our clients Oracle consulting (OCSC) professionals craft build and implement strategic Solutions that can help improve Client business performance.

Your Role:

Adapts existing methods to build the best solutions to solve complex business problems

Understands the strategic requirements and direction of the Clients and offer Solutions.

Uses considerable judgment to determine solutions and seeks mentorship on sophisticated problems

Interacts with peers and/or management (CXO levels) at a client and/or within Oracle

Specific responsibilities may include:

Support project teams engaged in the successful delivery of a wide range of initiatives aligning finance with business strategy.

Work with management to develop Finance strategies by doing the following:

• Helping define end-to-end finance processes (e.g. Procure to Pay Order to Cash Record to Report)
• Supporting management in implementing end-to-end Cloud ERP and Enterprise Value business solutions for our clients as part of the broader Digital Finance strategy
• Helping develop approach to implement finance or PPM applications to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Support development of the Oracles IP by driving initiatives around market research Points-of-View capability development thought capital knowledge management etc.
• Maintain continuous learning about advancements in regulations technology and innovations across Finance & Accounting.

It is our intention for our people to work where they live. However in the context of our profession and serving our clients there will be times when you will need to travel.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of combined finance and ERP consulting implementing experience. Experience must include:

• Fair understanding of the Finance function operating models and supporting organization structures and process standard methodologies
• Knows ERP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) technologies (Grants Management Projects Management Project Financials Project Contracts & Billing Project Resource Management
• Has basic knowledge Finance technologies viz EBS R12 & Fusion (General Ledger (GL) Accounts Payables (AP) Accounts Receivables (AR) Fixed Assets (FA) Cash Management(CE))
• Added advantage with Cross Skill knowledge of Niche Modules like Financials Accounting Hub (FAH) Advanced Collections Treasury Risk Management
• Able to clearly resonate with clients lead key requirement workshops document and understand requirements.
• Strong competence in developing presentations required (MS Office (Word PowerPoint Excel))
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Commerce Advanced Degree like a CA CPA ICWA MBA Finance is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP technology implementation (Oracle) Projects Portfolio Management
• Experience with Projects & Finance technologies such asEBS R12 &Fusion
• Products Shown experience (Telecommunications Banking and Financial Services Public Sector Retail Engineering and Construction Professional services)

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients individually and as a member of an engagement team
• Proven leadership and time management skills
• Able to work independently and handle multiple projects assignments and/or responsibilities
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced high energy and demanding team-oriented environment (both with clients and within the organization)
• Proven track record to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment and structured decision-making
• Strong desire to work in the management consulting industry and deep curiosity about financial services
• The role expects at least 25% travel in a year.

Career Level - IC3