Oracle EPM Senior Associate

Job Description

Companies stand or fall by their technology and youll work with clients in all industries, from finance and retail to manufacturing and energy who share this belief. What they all have in common is an understanding that future success comes from embracingthe most advanced technology - and building their organisations around it.By joining PwCs Technology Consulting team, your clients will be looking to you to help them define their journey - generating insights to illuminate innovative ideas, creating amazingexperiences for customers, achieving huge cost savings or embracing new collaborative mindsets.And youll be doing it as part of one of the most awarded, innovative and ambitious teams in the industry. Were recognised as leaders and have alliance relationshipswith major technology providers - including AWS, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft and SAP - as well as for our expertise in cloud, cyber security, data and analytics, and RPA.OracleYoull be joining our Oracle Consulting services team to build their digital enterpriseon the cloud; transform business functions, including finance, HR and tax; achieve maximum value on their investment through Managed Cloud Services. Youll be joining a team thats rated by Gartner and IDC MarketScape as a Leader in a number of categories,including being positioned as a Leader in Gartners Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Application Services, Worldwide.Who we are looking forThe PwC EPM Technology Consulting practice is looking to recruit exceptional individuals with a proven track record inEPM technology and/or process (2-4 years relevant experience). As a Senior Associate within our EPM Technology practice youll work with the latest technologies and big-name companies on projects that are driving the future of those organisations. You couldbe brainstorming with the client at the outset of a project, so that you learn how their business works before devising the right strategy. Equally you could be involved in agile delivery - designing, testing or launching the technology that will make thedifference.Youll be a part of PwCs Technology Consulting practice which has a breadth of capability across all of the Emerging Technologies, with our one Firm approach youll be joining forces with likeminded individuals to develop truly unique and differentiatedsolutions for our clients.Being mobile is essential as youll work on client projects that could be anywhere in the country - or even the world. The same goes for your skill set - intellectually curious, dynamic and the ability to challenge the traditionalapproaches to deliver real transformation.Ultimately, an open mind to take advantage of all of the opportunities on offer is essential. About the roleAs part of PwCs Technology Consulting practice, we have the privilege of acting as trusted advisors to adiverse and expansive client base, spanning multiple geographies and industries. This means that we have a real opportunity to enhance and refine our clients businesses through the use of ever evolving technology. Of course, this will only be possible ifwe have the right people, with the right skills and the ability to push the boundaries of how new technologies can support future business models. Thats where you come in.As a Senior Associate, you will blend a natural interest in technology and finance todevelop creative ideas into solutions. Your primary focus will be on EPM technology, therefore a proven understanding of the financial close process or financial planning & analysis is crucial. Our industry leading methodologies play a major part in financetransformation programmes for our clients, and were always looking to stay one step ahead. This means youll be working alongside other experts in emerging technologies (e.g. Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, ChatBots) to deliver innovative solutionsto solve important business problems for our clients.In particular, you will be expected to be responsible for:Delivery: Delivering EPM Reporting aspects of a Finance Transformation project/programme as a key PwC member of mixed PwC / client team. This includesdelivery of EPM Technology solutions such as Oracle FCCS, OneStream, EPBCS, Tagetik or Anaplan Embedding sustainable change across all levels of the finance function Accountability for the sustainability of project benefits;Business Development: Contributingto our continued Finance Transformation thought leadership, working closely with colleagues in Strategy, Finance and Technology Consulting Developing new ideas, new ways of working with an unlimited creativity license Building and maintaining deep and long-lastingrelationships with all levels of stakeholdersRegardless of your role, you will strive to deliver quality, value and satisfaction to our clients.RequirementsEssential skills:One of the following (or both):- proven, demonstrable EPM system implementationexperience, preferably at large, complex multinationals a track record in implementing finance process change enabled by technology, either as a consultant or within a finance functionPlus: a strong understanding of how digital technology is changing financeover the short, medium and long term exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) with a focus on the ability to influence and drive change through complex organisations a creative and inquisitive mind-set that challenges the status quo educationto Degree level as minimumDesirable skills:preference will be given to candidates that have a thorough understanding of accounting and finance, especially those who hold a Professional Accounting designation (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) experience of workingwith EPM products such as Oracle HFM, Oracle FCCS, OneStream, Tagetik or Anaplan experience of working with other emerging technologies (e.g. Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Blockchain, AI etc.)ConsultingIn Consulting we deliver practical, far-sightedadvice that gets straight to the heart of clients business issues and delivers amazing results by helping our clients improve the way they operate, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent or fundamentally change the way they do business, the work youdo will be all about helping organisations of all shapes and sizes work smarter and grow faster. You could find yourself working with household names in a diverse range of industries - everyone from big-name broadcasters and high-street banks to multinationaltelecoms operators and energy companies.Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstratethe skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and