Location: Leeds Job Description Not the right Oracle role for you? We have a number of other Oracle roles currently available. Check out the following opportunities on our vacancy page: Oracle Techno-Functional Product Lead - HCM (1153) Oracle Techno-Functional Product Lead - ERP Procurement (1154) Oracle Techno-Functional Product Lead - ERP Financials (1155) Oracle OCI Lead Engineer (1157) Oracle Reporting Platform Engineer (1158) The Bank has started gaining a greater foothold in cloud services over the last few years. As we grow, we are evolving our operating model to allow us to run our services more effectively! This role sits within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform team which is part of Central Services and Governors DGCIO. We are seeking an Oracle EPM Lead to drive the design, development, and optimisation of our enterprise solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and functional knowledge, ensuring seamless integration, customisation, and performance enhancements of Oracle EPM. The ideal candidate will work closely with Finance SMEs, product managers and other Oracle functional team members to improve financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. They will be the Bank's Oracle EPM expert. We do not expect new joiners to have specialist skills across all the technical areas we are looking towards, but we do want you to enjoy learning and will support you to fill technical gaps (through available relevant learning content, e.g. Oracle University). Responsibilities include: You will take the lead in ensuring best practices for our Oracle EPM solution, ensuring it remains secure, stable and fit for purpose. Collaborate with the Finance SMEs to understand their business objectives and EPM requirements and translate them into well-defined technical specifications. Act as the Bank technical and functional expert on the design and configuration of Oracle EPM Cloud applications, including Planning, Budgeting, Financial Consolidation, and Reporting modules. Support data integration efforts between Oracle EPM Cloud and other Bank systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Troubleshoot and resolve BAU technical issues, working closely with Oracle Support as needed. Develop custom reports, dashboards, and data visualisations to meet the Bank's unique reporting requirements. Proactively find opportunities to enhance the Bank's EPM processes and performance, leveraging Oracle EPM Cloud functionalities. Role Requirements Minimum Criteria Demonstrable experience with Oracle EPM in similar lead roles. Proficient using Reports and Analytics, with good knowledge and experience of using Smartview within EPM. Strong IT consulting and support background (ITIL, working knowledge of SDLC and of IT infrastructure like server and database management) as well as in depth business processes experience. Solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting business processes, including staff forecasting. Experience in configuring Oracle EPM, including modules like EPBCS, EDMCS or Narrative Reporting, in either an implementation role or a BAU support role. Essential Criteria Ability to work with stakeholders to drive process improvements and adopt new Oracle Cloud features. Demonstrable ability to work with functional and/or technical teams and projects in an Agile environment. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive problem-solving attitude. Superb communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, organisation, self-motivation and a desire for self-improvement. Ability to plan, schedule and manage a demanding workload. Desirable Criteria Oracle EPM Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle EPM Cloud Implementation Specialist). Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. Knowledge of other financial systems or ERP platforms. Experience working with Oracle Fusion implementations for Public Sector organisations. Prior experience with implementing or supporting Oracle HFM. More About the Department - DGCIO CS&G Within DGCIO CS&G you will work with people who are passionate about delivering high quality products and services. Unlike many large organisations, we provide both engineering and development in-house and this internal expertise allows us to understand the diverse needs of our historic institution, and work using agile methodologies to deliver them. You'll focus on providing quality systems and services that matter to the nation's economy. Payment, Analytical, Supervision and Central Functions systems, we develop and support them all as part of our broad remit. Collaborating closely with colleagues across Technology and throughout the organization; you will help deliver safe and supportable services which underpin business processes. We strive for best-practice and our teams are aligned to structured processes, which we will support you to understand through mentoring, training and formal qualifications. Digital Enterprise Services Domain The DES Domain is accountable for the provision of enterprise systems and services that support core business and technology functions across the Bank. It supports the following key platforms: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform that includes but is not exclusive to ERP and Human Capital Management (HCM) including core HR, payroll, order processing, accounting, budgeting and resource management Power Platform and Application Cloud Services for services such as core Bank-wide D365, RTGS, PRA supervision and customer contact information and insight, Azure applications including the Bank's website hosted in Azure using Kubernetes. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application. Salary and Benefits Information We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate. We offer a salary as follows: Leeds circa £72,320 - £81,360 In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below: Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time. A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool. An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. National Security Vetting Process Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice. The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis. The Application Process Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process. This role closes on 27 May 2025. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.