Senior Oracle Fusion EPM Consultant

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Oracle Fusion EPM Consultant with strong expertise in Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Cloud and government business processes to support the analysis, design, , optimization, and continuous improvement of enterprise performance management solutions. The role requires a deep understanding of planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, close, reconciliation, reporting, metadata governance, and performance management, with a strong focus on public sector and government operating models.The consultant will work closely with business users, finance teams, functional consultants, technical teams, solution architects, project managers, and implementation partners to translate government performance management requirements into effective Oracle EPM solutions that are compliant, efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesEPM Strategy & Solution LeadershipLead end-to-end business and functional analysis activities for Oracle Fusion EPM Cloud implementations, enhancements, and support initiativesAnalyze current-state and future-state performance management processes across government functions and translate them into clear functional and business requirementsFacilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions with stakeholders to gather, validate, and prioritize planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and metadata governance requirementsDocument business needs, process flows, use cases, user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria for EPM solutionsIdentify process gaps, inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and opportunities for automation, standardization, and improved performance visibilitySupport business process reengineering initiatives to align government planning, reporting, and metadata governance processes with Oracle EPM best practicesWork closely with functional teams to ensure business requirements are accurately reflected in solution design and configurationOracle Fusion EPM Application SupportSupport business analysis and solution design across Oracle Fusion EPM modules such as:PlanningEnterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS)Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS)Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS)Tax Reporting Cloud Service (TRCS)Profitability and Cost Management Cloud Service (PCMCS)Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS)Narrative ReportingFreeForm and custom EPM applicationsUnderstand Oracle EPM application capabilities and map them to government business requirementsAssist in defining configuration requirements, business rules, calculation logic, approval flows, metadata structures, and operational controlsValidate that Oracle EPM functionality supports statutory, operational, management, and reporting requirementsCollaborate with functional consultants to ensure planning, consolidation, metadata governance, and reporting processes are configured correctly and efficientlySupport issue analysis, root cause identification, and resolution of business and functional defectsPlanning, Budgeting & Forecasting ExpertiseAnalyze and document government-specific planning, budgeting, and forecasting processesSupport processes related to:Budget preparation and annual planningMulti-year financial forecastingWorkforce and compensation planningCapital and operating expenditure planningRevenue and funding projectionsScenario modeling and what-if analysisBudget allocation and version controlPerformance monitoring against approved budgetsUnderstand public sector budget cycles, approval hierarchies, funding constraints, and fiscal governance requirementsEnsure planning processes align with government regulations, internal controls, and policy frameworksSupport transformation of manual or spreadsheet-based planning processes into standardized Oracle EPM workflowsAssist in defining controls for transparency, accountability, traceability, and compliance in budgeting and forecastingConsolidation, Close & ReconciliationSupport financial close and consolidation processes using Oracle EPM Cloud solutionsAnalyze and document consolidation requirements, including intercompany eliminations, ownership structures, currency translation, and journal adjustmentsSupport account reconciliation processes, balance validation, and close task managementAssist in defining close calendars, workflow dependencies, certification requirements, and exception handlingValidate that consolidation and reconciliation processes support auditability, accuracy, and statutory reporting requirementsCollaborate with finance and accounting teams to improve close efficiency and reduce manual effortSupport issue resolution related to consolidation logic, reconciliation mismatches, and close process delaysMetadata Governance & Enterprise Data Management (EDMCS)Support enterprise metadata governance activities using Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS)Analyze and document requirements for chart of accounts, hierarchies, dimensions, reference data, and master data governanceAssist in defining metadata workflows, approvals, validations, and synchronization processes across EPM and source systemsSupport the design and maintenance of dimension structures, node hierarchies, mappings, and version control processesEnsure metadata changes are controlled, auditable, and aligned with enterprise governance standardsCollaborate with finance, master data, and technical teams to manage metadata lifecycle activities effectivelySupport integration of EDMCS with Planning, FCCS, ARCS, and other Oracle EPM applications to maintain consistency across the enterpriseIdentify opportunities to improve metadata quality, governance efficiency, and cross-application alignmentReporting, Analytics & Performance ManagementSupport business reporting requirements including operational, management, statutory, and performance reportsWork with functional and technical teams to define reporting needs and validate outputs from Oracle EPM applicationsAssist in designing dashboards, scorecards, management reports, and Narrative Reporting packsDevelop and maintain reporting structures that support executive summaries, commentary, variance explanations, and board-level reportingEnsure business processes and system configurations support auditability, transparency, and regulatory complianceSupport preparation of evidence and documentation for audits, reviews, and governance checksIdentify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, usability, and decision-making supportSupport KPI definition, performance tracking, and variance analysis across planning and actualsGovernment Business Process ExpertiseAnalyze and document government-specific business processes, policies, and compliance requirementsSupport processes related to:Budget preparation and controlPublic expenditure managementFinancial planning and forecastingFund allocation and utilization trackingGrants and program funding analysisStatutory reporting and compliancePerformance monitoring and management reportingMulti-entity and multi-fund consolidationUnderstand public sector governance structures, approval hierarchies, audit requirements, and segregation of dutiesEnsure business processes align with government regulations, internal controls, and policy frameworksSupport transformation of manual or legacy government processes into standardized Oracle EPM workflowsAssist in defining controls for transparency, accountability, traceability, and complianceRequirements Gathering & DocumentationPrepare detailed business requirement documents, process maps, gap analyses, fit-gap assessments, and solution summariesTranslate business needs into functional requirements that can be used by functional and technical teamsMaintain traceability between business requirements, solution design, testing, and deployment deliverablesDocument business rules, calculation logic, exception handling, approval matrices, metadata governance rules, and reporting needsSupport preparation of training materials, user guides, and operational proceduresEnsure documentation is clear, complete, accurate, and aligned with project governance standardsTesting & ValidationSupport unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing activitiesDevelop test scenarios, test scripts, and expected results based on business requirementsValidate Oracle EPM configurations, workflows, calculations, reports, metadata changes, and data loads against business expectationsCoordinate with business users during UAT and support defect logging, triage, and resolutionVerify that data integration, planning models, consolidation logic, metadata governance, and reporting outputs meet business and compliance requirementsSupport cutover, go-live readiness, and post-implementation validation activitiesStakeholder Engagement & Change ManagementAct as a liaison between business stakeholders, functional teams, technical teams, and project leadershipFacilitate communication and alignment across departments, agencies, and implementation teamsSupport change impact assessments and identify business readiness requirementsAssist in user adoption planning, training coordination, and stakeholder communicationParticipate in governance meetings, design reviews, and project status updatesBuild strong working relationships with government users and leadership teams to ensure successful solution adoptionData Integration, Controls & ComplianceSupport data integration requirements between Oracle EPM and source systems such as ERP, HCM, procurement, payroll, and external data repositoriesWork with technical teams to define data mappings, transformation rules, validation checks, and reconciliation controlsEnsure business processes and system configurations support auditability, transparency, and regulatory complianceAssist in defining controls for approvals, access, data integrity, calculation governance, metadata synchronization, and transaction monitoringSupport preparation of evidence and documentation for audits, reviews, and governance checksIdentify opportunities to improve data quality, integration reliability, and control effectivenessContinuous Improvement & SupportMonitor planning, consolidation, metadata governance, and reporting process performance and identify opportunities for optimization and automationSupport post-go-live stabilization, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiativesAnalyze recurring business issues and recommend corrective and preventive actionsMaintain business process documentation, knowledge repositories, and support materialsContribute to lessons learned, process standardization, and best practice adoption across programsSupport future enhancements, release impact assessments, and business readiness activitiesRequirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline8-12+ years of experience in business analysis, functional analysis, finance transformation, or enterprise application support5+ years of experience working with Oracle Fusion EPM Cloud applications or similar performance management platformsProven experience supporting government, public sector, or regulated enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, reconciliation, reporting, and metadata governance processesExperience in at least 2-3 full lifecycle Oracle EPM implementations or major transformation programsMandatory Technical and Functional ExpertiseOracle Fusion EPM Cloud application knowledgePlanning, budgeting, and forecasting process designFinancial consolidation and close process understandingAccount reconciliation and close management knowledgeRequirements gathering and documentationFit-gap analysis and solution assessmentOracle EPM Planning, EPBCS, FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, or Narrative Reporting exposureGovernment business process understandingPublic sector governance and compliance awarenessUAT planning and execution supportTest scenario and script preparationData validation and reconciliationWorkflow and approval process understandingMetadata governance and hierarchy managementReporting and dashboard requirement analysisChange impact assessmentStakeholder management and workshop facilitationStrong documentation and presentation skillsAbility to work with cross-functional teamsUnderstanding of controls, auditability, and segregation of dutiesPreferred SkillsExperience in government ministries, agencies, municipalities, authorities, or public sector enterprisesKnowledge of budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, reconciliation, metadata governance, and performance reporting in government environmentsFamiliarity with Oracle EPM Cloud modules and their business process implicationsExposure to Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle HCM Cloud, Oracle SCM Cloud, or Oracle Analytics CloudUnderstanding of statutory reporting, audit requirements, and public financial management processesExperience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or BPMKnowledge of change management, training coordination, and user adoption strategiesFamiliarity with data migration concepts and validation processesExperience working in Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall delivery environmentsAbility to support business case development, benefits realization, and transformation planningExposure to Oracle reporting tools such as Smart View, OTBI, BI Publisher, or Narrative Reporting is an advantageUnderstanding of integration concepts and how EPM processes interact with external systemsExperience with enterprise governance, policy compliance, and control frameworksExperience with EDMCS for metadata governance, hierarchy management, and cross-application consistencyBehavioral CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilitiesAbility to translate complex business needs into clear requirementsHigh attention to detail and commitment to qualityStrong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesCollaborative mindset with a customer-focused approachStrong ownership, accountability, and follow-throughAbility to work effectively in politically sensitive or regulated environments