Principal Oracle EPM Cloud; Planning Consultant; Outside IR35

Overview

Company Description

• 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)

For over 29 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 3,700+ 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.

Principal Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant (Outside IR35 Contract)

You must be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance. To be eligible you must have 5 years UK residency.

• Programme & Delivery Leadership
  Own the full lifecycle of large-scale Oracle Planning Cloud programmes;
  Lead multiple work streams, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, quality and value;
  Provide strong governance, risk management and executive-level reporting
• Solution Design & Technical Authority
  Act as the principal design authority for Oracle Planning Cloud (PBCS / EPBCS);
  Lead solution architecture across models, calculations, allocations, forms, dashboards and reporting;
  Drive advanced capability using Smart View, Data Management, Groovy rules, REST APIs and automation;
  Design connected planning solutions across Finance, FP&A, Workforce, Cap Ex and operational planning;
  Review and assure delivery quality across senior and mid-level consultants
• Client Advisory & Stakeholder Influence
  Build trusted relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors and Transformation Sponsors;
  Lead executive workshops and design sessions, challenging thinking and guiding best-practice outcomes;
  Translate complex technical solutions into clear, business-focused narratives
• Pre-Sales, Growth & Thought Leadership
  Lead pre-sales activity including solution shaping, proposals, demos and bid responses;
  Support pipeline development alongside Sales and Practice Leadership;
  Contribute to Version 1 accelerators, reusable assets and thought leadership initiatives
• Team Leadership & Capability Development
  Mentor and coach consultants across the Oracle EPM practice;
  Support capability strategy, recruitment and continuous improvement;
  Champion Version 1 values, culture and standards of excellence

What You’ll Bring

• Essential Experience
  Extensive hands-on experience delivering Oracle Planning Cloud (PBCS / EPBCS), including multiple full-lifecycle implementations;
  Proven leadership of complex, multi-stream planning transformation programmes;
  Strong technical expertise across planning models, calculations, allocations, dashboards, Smart View, Data Management, Groovy and REST integrations;
  Exceptional communication, facilitation and presentation skills with senior finance stakeholders;
  Ability to influence decision-making, manage complexity and deliver under pressure;
  Experience mentoring consultants and leading delivery teams;
  Strong commercial awareness with exposure to pre-sales and bid activity
• Desirable Experience
  Experience with other Oracle EPM Cloud modules (FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, EDMCS, Narrative or Tax Reporting);
  Background in finance, accountancy or FP&A;
  Experience migrating from Hyperion Planning to Oracle EPM Cloud

If you’re an experienced Oracle EPM Planning leader looking to take ownership of complex transformation programmes and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Version 1?

• Be part of a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists
• Work on large-scale, enterprise Oracle Cloud programmes
• Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for innovation and delivery excellence
• Clear career progression, strong leadership support, and genuine investment in your growth
• A culture that values…