Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant

Version 1 Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant to drive smarter finance transformations. You will design driver-based planning and budgeting solutions, collaborate with finance teams, and lead the end-to-end delivery of Oracle EPM solutions. Required qualifications include a strong background in finance, experience with Oracle Planning Cloud, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexibility in working arrangements and significant opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-related profit share

Hybrid / Remote working flexibility

Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover

Strong career progression & mentorship

Qualifications

• A strong background in FP&A or a commercial finance role.
• Solid functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud.
• Proven ability to analyse, optimise, and redesign end-to-end finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the functional design and implementation of Oracle EPM Planning solutions.
• Defining requirements, performing gap analysis, and designing robust planning models.
• Managing priorities, risks, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

FP&A or a commercial finance role

Designing and improving planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills

Education

Accountancy qualification or equivalent finance background

Tools

Oracle Planning Cloud

FP&A tools like Anaplan

Job description

Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant

• Full-time
• Department: Enterprise Applications
• For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:
• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)
• With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant

You must be eligible for CTC Clearance (UK residency required for the past 3 years)

Drive Smarter Planning. Transform Finance. Deliver Real Impact.

Version 1 — the UK & Ireland’s leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner — is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Functional Consultant to help shape the next generation of finance transformation.

This is a role for someone who understands finance at its core, thrives in complex planning environments, and wants to work at the forefront of FP&A, Oracle EPM, and AI-enabled finance transformation.

Why This Role at Version 1?

Make Finance Better — Not Just Different

You’ll design and deliver driver-based planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions that give finance teams clarity, confidence, and control.

Work as a Trusted Finance Partner

You’ll collaborate closely with FP&A teams, Finance Business Partners, and senior stakeholders, translating business challenges into elegant, scalable Oracle EPM Planning solutions.

Lead End-to-End Delivery

From requirements and process design through configuration, testing, go‑live, and optimisation — you’ll play a hands‑on, visible role across the full lifecycle.

Build the Future of FP&A

Version 1 is investing heavily in AI‑driven finance transformation. You’ll help clients adopt smarter automation, improve forecasting accuracy, and unlock deeper insights from their data.

Work with a Market Leader

As an Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year, Version 1 delivers complex, enterprise‑scale programmes — giving you exposure, challenge, and genuine career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be:

• Leading the functional design and implementation of Oracle EPM Planning solutions
• Defining requirements, performing gap analysis, and designing robust planning models
• Configuring forms, dashboards, workflows, approvals, and security
• Providing functional leadership for integrations, business rules, mappings, and automations
• Facilitating design reviews and validation workshops with finance stakeholders
• Supporting testing cycles, training delivery, go‑live readiness, and post‑implementation support
• Managing priorities, risks, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery

What We’re Looking For

You will have:

Finance‑First EPM Expertise

• A strong background in FP&A or a commercial finance role
• Hands‑on experience designing and improving planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Oracle EPM Planning Experience

• Solid functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM out‑of‑the‑box planning frameworks is highly beneficial
• Experience with other FP&A tools (e.g. Anaplan) is advantageous

Process‑Led, Delivery‑Driven

• Proven ability to analyse, optimise, and redesign end‑to‑end finance processes
• Experience delivering financial systems in either a consulting or client‑side environment
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in fast‑moving programmes

Forward‑Thinking & Collaborative

• A genuine interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to finance transformation
• Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills
• Organised, proactive, and outcomes‑focused

Nice to Have

• Exposure to additional Oracle EPM Cloud modules such as FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting, or Tax Reporting
• Accountancy qualification or equivalent finance background

Why Version 1?

• 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

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

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