EY Oracle Finance Cloud Architect - Technology Consulting Belfast 

United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast 

225606549

Oracle Finance Cloud Architect – Technology Consulting – Belfast

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Oracle Finance solutions that align with the organization's financial objectives and overall business strategy. This position requires deep expertise in Oracle Financials, as well as a strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.

Your key responsibilities

• Solution Design: Lead the design and architecture of Oracle Finance solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to best practices.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Oracle Financials with other business systems, such as EPM, payroll, HCM tools or any third-party application.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams and consultants working on Oracle Finance projects.
• Requirements Gathering: Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and document functional and technical requirements.
• Solution Development: Oversee the development and configuration of Oracle Financial modules, customizations, and extensions as needed.
• System Optimisation: Continuously assess and optimize Oracle Finance solutions to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability
• Compliance: Ensure that finance and accounting processes and solutions comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Supplier Management: Manage relationships with third-parties including sub-contractors.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, solution designs, and configuration guides.
• Mentoring and Training: Mentor and train team members and super-users on Oracle Finance best practices and solutions.
• Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date with Oracle updates, industry best practices, and emerging trends in finance and technology.

To qualify for the role;

• Proven experience of 3+ years as an Oracle Finance Solution Architect and overall 10+ years of Oracle consulting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Expenses, Collections, Projects or other advanced modules with good understanding of other Oracle pillars like Supply Chain, Payroll and HCM.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Cloud Financials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to finance and accounting.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and reporting solutions.
• Change management and process improvement experience

What we look for

We’re interested in candidates with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.