Principle Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant

Principal Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant

You must be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance. To be eligible you must have 5 years UK residency.

Shape the Future of Enterprise Planning

Lead. Influence. Deliver at Scale.

Are you a senior Oracle EPM Planning expert operating at or ready to step into a true principal-level leadership role

Version 1 the UK & Irelands leading Oracle ERP and Cloud Transformation partner is seeking an exceptional Principal Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Consultant to lead some of our most complex and strategically significant planning and budgeting programmes across government public sector and enterprise clients.

This is not a delivery-only role. Its an opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor technical authority and programme leader shaping enterprise planning strategies and influencing outcomes at executive level.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Consultant youll sit at the intersection of strategy delivery and leadership. Youll guide clients through end-to-end Oracle Planning Cloud transformations from early vision and solution shaping through to implementation optimisation and long-term roadmap development.

Youll lead multi-disciplinary teams influence senior finance stakeholders and set the standard for quality governance and best practice across the EPM Planning domain.

What Youll Be Responsible For

Programme & Delivery Leadership

You will:

• Own the full lifecycle of large-scale Oracle Planning Cloud programmes
• Lead multiple workstreams ensuring delivery against scope timelines quality and value
• Provide strong governance risk management and executive-level reporting

Solution Design & Technical Authority

You will:

• Act as the principal design authority for Oracle Planning Cloud (PBCS / EPBCS)
• Lead solution architecture across models calculations allocations forms dashboards and reporting
• Drive advanced capability using Smart View Data Management Groovy rules REST APIs and automation
• Design connected planning solutions across Finance FP&A Workforce CapEx and operational planning
• Review and assure delivery quality across senior and mid-level consultants

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Influence

You will:

• Build trusted relationships with CFOs Finance Directors and Transformation Sponsors
• Lead executive workshops and design sessions challenging thinking and guiding best-practice outcomes
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear business-focused narratives

Pre-Sales Growth & Thought Leadership

You will:

• Lead pre-sales activity including solution shaping proposals demos and bid responses
• Support pipeline development alongside Sales and Practice Leadership
• Contribute to Version 1 accelerators reusable assets and thought leadership initiatives

Team Leadership & Capability Development

You will:

• Mentor and coach consultants across the Oracle EPM practice
• Support capability strategy recruitment and continuous improvement
• Champion Version 1 values culture and standards of excellence

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

Essential Experience

You will have:

• Extensive hands-on experience delivering Oracle Planning Cloud (PBCS / EPBCS) including multiple full-lifecycle implementations
• Proven leadership of complex multi-stream planning transformation programmes
• Strong technical expertise across planning models calculations allocations dashboards Smart View Data Management Groovy and REST integrations
• Exceptional communication facilitation and presentation skills with senior finance stakeholders
• Ability to influence decision-making manage complexity and deliver under pressure
• Experience mentoring consultants and leading delivery teams
• Strong commercial awareness with exposure to pre-sales and bid activity

Desirable Experience

You will have:

• Experience with other Oracle EPM Cloud modules (FCCS ARCS PCMCS EDMCS Narrative or Tax Reporting)
• Background in finance accountancy or FP&A
• Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle EPM Cloud

Ready to Lead at the Highest Level

If youre an experienced Oracle EPM Planning leader looking to take ownership of complex transformation programmes and make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1 

• Be part of a global Oracle practice of 700 specialists
• Work on large-scale enterprise Oracle Cloud programmes
• Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for innovation and delivery excellence
• Clear career progression strong leadership support and genuine investment in your growth
• A culture that values expertise autonomy and doing things properly
• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews. 
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education. 
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement. 
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey. 
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives allowing you to give back through fundraising volunteering and diversity inclusion & belonging programmes. 

Benefits include: 

• Quarterly performance-related profit share 
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility 
• Pension private healthcare life assurance cover 
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years running 

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. 

Ashley Billington Head of Talent Acquisition Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP HCM EPM) 

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers 

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1 get in touch with us directly! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time