Principal Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant

Company Description

For over 30 years, Version 1 has been a leading Oracle partner specialising in Enterprise Applications, delivering ERP, HCM and EPM solutions that enable organisations to transform and modernise their core systems.

Combining deep domain expertise with end-to-end delivery and managed services, we support some of the UK and Ireland's largest organisations in driving business value through Oracle technology.

• Top-tier Oracle partner across Database, Platform, ERP, and Managed Services
• 37 UKOUG awards over the last 3 years
• 13 awards - UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Community Awards 2026 (4 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze)
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Recognised as a leader in AI & digital transformation consulting with global delivery footprint

With 3,800+ 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.

The Role

Principal Oracle EPM Cloud (Planning) Consultant

Shape the future of enterprise planning. Lead. Influence. Deliver at scale.

Version 1, the UK & Ireland's leading Oracle ERP and Cloud Transformation partner, is seeking an exceptional Principal Oracle EPM Cloud Planning Consultant to lead some of our most complex and strategically significant planning and budgeting programmes across government, public sector, and enterprise clients.

This is not a delivery-only role. It's an opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor, technical authority, and programme leader, shaping enterprise planning strategies and influencing outcomes at executive level.

As a Principal Consultant, you'll sit at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and leadership. You'll guide clients through end-to-end Oracle Planning Cloud transformations — from early vision and solution shaping through to implementation, optimisation, and long-term roadmap development.

You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, influence senior finance stakeholders, and set the standard for quality, governance, and best practice across the EPM Planning domain.

Responsibilities

Programme & Delivery Leadership

• Own the full lifecycle of large-scale Oracle Planning Cloud programmes
• Lead multiple workstreams, 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, CapEx 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

Requirements

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

Security Clearance

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

Why Version 1?

• Career Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured progression through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, supported by quarterly Pathways career development reviews
• Continuous Learning – Access a significant training budget to support certifications and ongoing professional development
• Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate success through our Annual Excellence Awards, Call-Out recognition platform, and quarterly profit share
• Work That Matters – Shape testing strategy and influence delivery across major ERP transformation programmes
• High-Profile Clients – Work with leading organisations, including the Bank of England and Birmingham City Council
• Flexible Working – Hybrid model enabling remote delivery with occasional travel to client or hub locations
• Wellbeing & Life Events Support – Enhanced maternity, paternity, and Moments that Matter policies to support you at key life stages
• Purpose-Driven Culture – Get involved in ESG, CSR, and DEI initiatives, with opportunities to give back through volunteering and community engagement

Benefits

• 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.

Contact

Ashley Billington Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) +447840839370

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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!