Role Title
Freelance Oracle Finance Consultant (Functional / Solution Lead)
Engagement Type
Contract / Freelance (Outside IR35 preferred where applicable)
Location
UK-based (Remote with occasional client workshops if required)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle Finance Consultant with strong functional expertise across Oracle Financials (preferably Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP), capable of:
Leading client demonstrations (end-to-end)
Supporting pre-sales, solutioning, and delivery
Configuring and showcasing complete finance processes
Engaging confidently with senior stakeholders (CFO, Finance Directors, Transformation Leads)
This role requires someone who can bridge consulting, delivery, and client engagement, not just configuration.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Solution Demonstration
* Lead live demos of Oracle Finance modules covering:
* Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
* Order-to-Cash (O2C)
* Record-to-Report (R2R)
* Financial Close & Consolidation
* Configure demo environments to reflect:
* Industry-specific scenarios
* Client-specific requirements
* Present integrated flows, not siloed modules
2. Functional Consulting & Solution Design
* Gather and refine business requirements
* Design Oracle Finance solutions aligned to:
* Best practices
* Client operating model
* Translate business needs into:
* Functional configurations
* Solution architecture inputs
3. Pre-Sales & Client Engagement
* Support RFPs, bids, and solution responses
* Participate in:
* Client workshops
* Discovery sessions
* Value articulation discussions
* Clearly explain:
* ROI
* Transformation benefits
* Migration pathways (e.g., legacy ERP → Oracle Cloud)
4. Configuration & Delivery Support
* Configure Oracle Financials modules such as:
* General Ledger (GL)
* Accounts Payable (AP)
* Accounts Receivable (AR)
* Fixed Assets (FA)
* Cash Management (CM)
* Support:
* SIT/UAT cycles
* Data migration validation
* Go-live readiness
5. Stakeholder Management
Engage with:
CFOs / Finance Directors
IT leadership
Transformation teams
Communicate complex solutions in business-friendly language
Core Skills & Experience
Essential
* 8+ years of Oracle Finance consulting experience
* Strong expertise in:
* Oracle Fusion Financials (preferred) or Oracle EBS Financials
* Proven experience delivering:
* End-to-end demos
* Client-facing presentations
* Deep understanding of:
* Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R)
* Financial controls and compliance
* Hands-on configuration experience
Desirable
Experience with:
* Multi-entity / multi-currency environments
* Public sector or regulated industries
* Knowledge of:
* Oracle reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher)
* Integration concepts (APIs, middleware)
* Exposure to:
* Finance transformation programmes
* Cloud migration journeys
Key Competencies
* Strong communication and storytelling
* Ability to demo with confidence and clarity
* Commercial awareness (value-led conversations)
* Structured thinking and problem-solving
* Ability to operate independently in a client-facing freelance role
Deliverables
* Tailored demo environments and scripts
* Functional design documentation (as needed)
* Workshop outputs and solution summaries
* Support for proposals / presentations
* Configured modules aligned to demo or delivery scope
Typical Use Cases for This Role
This consultant will typically be deployed in:
Pre-sales engagements (client demos, competitive bids)
Early-stage transformation programmes
ERP selection and evaluation workshops
Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
Programme recovery or advisory roles
What Good Looks Like
* Can walk a client through full finance lifecycle live, not slides
* Connects system capability to business outcomes
* Handles client questions without relying on technical teams
* Adapts demos dynamically based on client feedback
* Builds trust quickly with senior stakeholders