Principal Financial Analyst, Oracle Cloud, Competitive Analysis

Job level, IC4

Location, Nashville is highly preferred, US remote

Job Description

Oracle is a global leader in cloud solutions, helping organizations drive innovation and achieve business excellence. We deliver comprehensive cloud applications and platform services, empowering enterprises with secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Analyst to join our Competitive Analysis team, with a focus on the cloud computing industry. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex industry trends into actionable insights. You will play a key role in shaping Oracle’s go-to-market strategies by monitoring, analyzing, and communicating competitive intelligence across products, services, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth competitive analysis on cloud computing providers, including market positioning, product offerings, pricing strategies, P&L, go-to-market motions, and benchmarking to Oracle.
Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, threats, and differentiators for Oracle Cloud.
Develop and deliver actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, sales, product, and marketing teams.
Maintain and update a knowledge base of competitive intelligence — synthesizing findings into clear, concise briefs and reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business implications and support strategic planning.
Monitor news, analyst reports, customer feedback, and relevant data sources to track developments in the cloud marketplace.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in market analysis, strategy, or related roles within the tech or cloud computing sector.
Strong understanding of cloud computing business models, products, and leading industry players (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
Demonstrated ability to dive deeply into SEC filings and other financial disclosures, distilling meaningful insights based on a strong understanding of accounting principles.
Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally, to senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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