YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS.
Advance Your Career with Version 1
Are you ready to take your Oracle EPM Planning expertise to the next level? Version 1 — the UK & Ireland's leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner and Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 — is looking for an experienced Senior Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Functional Consultant to drive strategic cloud planning and budgeting transformations.
Why This Role is a Game-Changer
You will lead flagship Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS/EPBCS) implementations end-to-end: from gathering requirements and designing models through to build, integration, testing, and post-go-live support.
You will deliver business-critical planning solutions: work closely with finance teams on driver-based planning, workforce and CapEx planning, management reporting, and forecast cycles.
You wImplement smart automations: use Smart View, Data Management, Groovy rules, and EPM Automate, and build forms, dashboards, and business rules for dynamic planning processes.
Own client relationships: manage expectations, facilitate design workshops, deliver training, and guide clients through quarterly patch updates.
What We're Looking For
You will be a seasoned Oracle Planning Cloud specialist with a minimum of two full lifecycle planning projects.
You will have:
* Hands-on expertise in model design, form creation, calculations, allocation logic, Smart View, and Data Management.
* Proven ability to design integrated planning solutions that connect to source ERP data and other EPM modules.
* Strong communicator: you build trust with finance stakeholders, run engaging workshops, and deliver clear documentation.
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple planning workstreams in a dynamic cloud environment.
Bonus skills: exposure to Workforce, CapEx, Projects or Strategic Modelling, experience with REST APIs and Groovy scripting, or migrating from Hyperion Planning to EPM Cloud.
Why Join Version 1?
* Award-winning workplace: 10 consecutive years as a Great Place to Work winner
* Cutting-edge Oracle partner: crowned EMEA's Innovation Partner 2023 for delivering breakthrough Cloudbridge solutions
* Unmatched growth & rewards: Pathways mentorship, certification budgets, hybrid working, profit-share, private healthcare, life assurance, pension, enhanced parental leave.
* Values-led culture: high trust, empowerment, ESG & CSR initiatives—plus a "We balance growth for our people, customers and business—every quarter" culture
SC Clearance – Essential
This role mandates you have SC clearance or eligibility, with a requirement of minimum 2 years UK residency—opening doors to high-security, government-backed Cloud projects.
Join a Fast-Growing Practice
Be part of Version 1's rapidly expanding Oracle EPM and Cloud team, delivering impactful projects across finance, public sector, healthcare, and manufacturing — in a consultancy recognised for innovation, culture, and client success.
Let's Take the Next Step
If you're an expert in Oracle EPM Planning ready to deliver transformative budgeting, forecasting, and analytics solutions — and thrive in a values-driven environment — please reach out.
In essence: Build robust, driver-based planning solutions, grow your influence, be rigorously rewarded — and do it all in a top-tier consultancy built on innovation and integrity. Let's elevate enterprise performance — together.
Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Consultant
Job Description
In addition, you will be:
* Leading and implementing Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS/EPBCS) solutions.
* Overseeing requirements definition, design, and gap analysis for planning models and driver-based calculations.
* Leading application configuration, including forms, dashboards, business rules, and workflows.
* Driving functional support for technical activities such as data integration, mapping, and automations.
* Facilitating solution validation workshops with key business stakeholders.
* Overseeing testing support, training delivery, post-go-live support, and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance.
You will have experience in the following areas:
* Strong functional experience with Oracle Planning Cloud (minimum two full project cycles preferred).
* Proven ability to manage on-time project delivery and client expectations, ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
* Hands-on design of calculation scripts, Groovy rules, allocations, and forecast scenarios.
* Experience building and optimising forms, dashboards, and reports in Smart View.
* Familiarity with Data Management for source system integrations.
* Knowledge of EPM Automate commands (REST APIs and Groovy scripting desirable).
* Experience working directly with Finance FP&A teams and business stakeholders.
* Comfortable with Oracle Cloud quarterly updates and supporting clients through patch testing.
* Able to manage multiple tasks across configuration, testing support, and client workshops.
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Providing status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis.
* Organised, self-motivated, and delivery-focused.
Desirable Experience
* Accountancy qualification or financial background.
* Exposure to other EPM Cloud modules such as FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, or Tax Reporting.
* Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle Cloud Planning.
* Familiarity with REST APIs and Groovy scripting for automation and integration.
Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review
A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our 'Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised.
Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey.
Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes.
* Quarterly performance-related profit share
* Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row
* Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options
* Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance plus
This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK.
PLUS, many more exciting benefits... drop us a note to find out more.
This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to a hub office so you MUST be commutable.
Ashley Billington, Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications
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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!