Senior Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant

Company Description

For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as: 

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA) 
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications) 
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA) 
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023) 

With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe. 

Job Description

Senior Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant

YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE, YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Propel Your Career & Make a National Impact

Step into a senior leadership position at Version 1, a globally recognised Oracle & AWS partner with over 700 Oracle specialists and award-winning innovation credentials—honoured as Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023

You’ll lead major cloud financials transformations for clients within the UK, including critical government projects requiring SC clearance.

Your Role: More Than Just Implementation

• Lead from Day One: Take ownership of Oracle Cloud Financials modules—GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Procurement, Assets, Tax—designing and configuring systems end-to-end.
• Anchor Proof-of-Concepts: Design and validate POCs that showcase system power and drive business value.
• Map & Transform Processes: Conduct gap analysis, process redesign, data integration, migration strategy, and test lifecycle planning.
• Train, Support & Empower: Design training materials, host workshops, guide end-users, and transfer knowledge effectively.
• Be the Functional Bridge: Drive requirements gathering, produce functional specs, manage change requests, and maintain Oracle’s quarterly release cadence.

Why SC Clearance Matters

This role demands UK residency for at least 3 years—opening doors to classified public-sector work with tangible societal impact.

If SC‑eligible, you’ll step into a rare and trusted position influencing national-level Oracle Cloud deployments.

Why You’ll Love Version 1

• Award-Winning Innovation: Join a proud culture of innovation and excellence—recognized by Oracle and Great Place to Work 10 years
• Structured Development: Enjoy bespoke career progression programs, mentorship schemes, quarterly Pathways reviews, plus a generous training budget.
• Total Rewards Package: Benefit from profit-share, private medical cover, life assurance, pension, flexible hybrid work, plus enhanced parental policies.
• Purposeful Culture: Thrive in an inclusive environment with active ESG initiatives and strong diversity commitments.

Who You Are

• Oracle Cloud Finance Pro: In-depth functional expertise across Oracle Cloud Financials modules and reporting tools like OTBI, Financial Reporting Studio, and SmartView.
• SC-Capable & Committed: Eligible for security clearance and experienced working in sensitive/regulatory environments.
• Business-Driven Communicator: You excel at building relationships, conveying complex concepts, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Totally Deliver-Focused: You bring structure, accountability, and pragmatism to full project lifecycles—from strategy through Go-Live and support.

The Real Reward

You won’t just join another consultancy—you’ll join a growth engine. Version 1 reports strong growth (£302 m in revenue and 3,500 staff globally), powering major Oracle Cloud initiatives across the UK and Ireland.

With high-profile, SC-level projects, you’ll influence national digital transformation and shape strategic outcomes.

Let’S Talk

Ready for a senior role that elevates your functional expertise, grants security clearance access, and elevates your profile in public-sector Oracle Cloud? Let’s discuss what you can achieve here.

Senior Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Consultant

Job Description

You Will Be:

• Leading business change and implementing primary Oracle Cloud Financials modules.
• Configuring Oracle Cloud Instance for Client Proof of Concept
• Demonstrating Oracle Cloud Functionality
• Overseeing requirements definition, design and gap analysis
• Process mapping/redesign
• Overseeing training preparation and delivery
• Leading application configuration.
• Driving forward functional support of technical activities such as data migration and integration,
• Leading solution validation workshops
• Overseeing testing support, training delivery, post go live support and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance. 

Qualifications

You will have customer-facing expertise in the following areas:

• Oracle Cloud (SaaS): General Ledger, Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Management, Tax, Subledger Accounting, Procurement (including Self Service), Assets and Expenses.
• Oracle Cloud Reporting: Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting Studio and Smartview.
• Oracle Guided Learning experience (Desirable)
• Working with and supporting other implementation consultants as part of a project team.
• Identifying and documenting business requirements and configuration using the Oracle OUM and/or AIM methodology.
• Creation of high-quality functional specification documentation which can be used to detail business process and enable technical build where integrations are required between Oracle Cloud ERP and peripheral systems.
• Support the client through full testing lifecycles and Go Live including test script creation.
• Ensure full Knowledge Transfer to clients/support team including key user training.
• Management of change requests through the development and testing lifecycle confirming to project management standards and scope
• Liaising with Oracle to ensure effective management of client SRs.
• Ensure that clients are supported and kept up to date with latest Oracle Cloud quarterly releases.
• Manage on-time project delivery and business expectations and ensure internal customer satisfaction.
• Assist with risk management and change management on projects.
• Advising clients on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Effectively communicating and driving project deliverables
• Completing tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Providing status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews. 
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education. 
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement. 
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey. 
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes. 

Benefits Include:

• Quarterly performance-related profit share 
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility 
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover 
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running 

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. 

Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) 

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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!