Principal Functional Analyst Oracle Fusion - S2P

Job Title: Principal Functional Analyst Oracle Fusion - S2P                 Job Location: Irvine, CA   *ONLY LOCALS*                                             Duration: 6 months (CTH)          

Purpose of the Job:

The Senior Functional Analyst – Oracle S2P will lead the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of Client’s Oracle Fusion Source to Pay (S2P) initiatives with cross-functional interactions across tracks like PLM, O2C, R2R. This role will be responsible for the entire delivery of system solutions: Requirements, Fit-Gap assessment, Solution Designs, Configurations, Business process flow setups, Implementation, Cutover, Validation, and Operational maintenance of H2R track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Client’s business processes.

The role will be a primary SME for the S2P track, collaborating closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams, translating business needs into robust, efficient system solutions. In addition, the role will be the key coordinator working closely with various development tracks and SI partners in delivering a stable, scalable, user-friendly Oracle solution, ensuring the S2P track consistently delivers measurable value to the organization. The position will also be responsible in leading the product roadmap aligned with Client’s vision, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements, driving the success of Client’s Oracle Fusion initiatives.                                                                                                  

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1.      Functional Expertise - Oracle Fusion (Primary - S2P) – 45%

• End-to-end solutions/system designs across S2P Track and related custom extension/apps.

• Define Business process cycles and related cross module/external interfaces & integrations.

• Build system solutions using CEMLI (configurations, extensions, modifications, localizations & integrations)

2. Business Engagement & Partnership.- 20%

• Partner with business stakeholders, understand the various systems and business processes, and establish a continuous cadence.

• Leading Workshops and Interviews: Facilitating interactive sessions, interviews, and surveys with diverse stakeholders.

• Close coordination with Business and other functional stakeholders - planning, executing UATs, System validation, Production deployments.

• Identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements using standard Oracle functionality whenever possible, and creating functional solutions.

• Operational governance for listing, reporting, managing and delivering business enhancements/wish list/backlog.

3. Documentation, Compliance & Data Governance - 20%

• Develop and maintain system solutions, designs, visio/lucid flows for processes, configuration documents (ex: BR100, MD50, TE40), and training materials.

• Documenting and analyzing as-is and to-be business process flows.

• Following SDLC / Agile methodologies, and creating/tracking respective user stories from initiation through closure (including test scenarios).

• Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.                                                                                       

4. Platform Operations & Optimization – 15%

• Monitor and resolve incidents in a timely.

• Oversee platform administration, optimization, stability, and operational maintenance.

• Manage licenses, monitor system health, process standardization, and ensure scalability of the platform.

• Continuously enhance platform performance and user experience through proactive improvements.

• Assess platform quarterly/periodic releases and ensure timely upgrades (including intermediate patch sets).                                                                        

Education and Experience:                                                                                                              

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field (required).

• Implementation Experience: Experience with Oracle Fusion implementations in the Manufacturing vertical, with at least two full-cycle implementations (preferred), and at least one covering (S2P) process area (required).

• ERP / Functional Experience: 5+ years of experience with Oracle ERP applications/implementation, with strong understanding of platform functionality, cross-functional integrations, and process cycles. (required)

• Fusion Functional Experience: 3+ years of experience specifically with the Oracle Fusion platform, including functional and technical capabilities. (preferred - if no fusion experience, EBS R12 is required)

Certifications:

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (preferred)

Knowledge and Skill Level:

Oracle Fusion/EBS S2P Expertise

• Advanced, hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion implementation, design, and operational maintenance.

•  Advanced, hands-on experience in techno-functional configurations of the platform - like and not limited to those listed below.

• Configurations, Value sets, Flex fields, Attributes, Workflow rules, Purchase order types, Procurement categories, TCA (Account, Contact hierarchies & relationships), Legal entities, Business units, Security groups, Approval rules, Supplier qualifications, Approved supplier lists, Payment terms, Invoice tolerances, Bank integrations, Payables setup, Invoice options, Payment options, Configuring payments, Transmissions, Payment process profiles, Invoice Tolerance setups, Approval rules configuration for Invoices and Payments, Payables to GL processing, AP 2 GL reconciliation, Payables and Cash management integration, 1099 processing and other oracle system administration/functional responsibilities.

• Deep functional knowledge of the Source to Pay (S2P) process, Oracle setups and associated modules and ability to configure them from the ground up, including and not limited to:

• Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Portal Integrations

• Procurement, Purchasing, SCM

• Accounts Payable, Cash Management, General Ledger

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of data models for S2P process cycles, reporting, and analytics, including OTBI, BI Publisher, and FBDI.

• Knowledge of implementing integrations and process tools like Coupa, e-invoicing, tax engines, data loaders, RPA.

• Knowledge of Oracle platform development tools (ex: PL/SQL, VBCS, Postman, Redwood UI, etc.).

• Good understanding of data mapping & transformation related to data conversions and migrations from legacy Oracle and non-Oracle systems into Fusion Cloud.

Implementation Methodologies, Documentation & Delivery

• Proficiency in creating various application/SDLC related documentation/artifacts (listed below are a few & not limited to) :

• Requirement & Design documents, System reference manuals, Agile user stories, Confluence documents, Use case scenarios, System validation scripts, Process flows, Business cycle visualization, UI/UX documentation, Configuration and Setups master etc.,

• Good knowledge of methodologies like OUM, AIM, and SDLC practices, with the flexibility to adapt hybrid delivery models.

• Demonstrated success delivering full lifecycle Fusion projects from requirements gathering through deployment and post-go-live optimization.

• Hands-on deep experience working with Agile, SAFe, or modern delivery frameworks, including use of project management tools like Jira.

 Platform Optimization & Innovation

• Ability to stay ahead of Oracle Fusion platform innovations, assessing and piloting new features and recommending adoption to meet evolving business needs.

• Familiarity with localizations to address region-specific requirements and compliance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong cross-functional collaboration with consultants, SI partners, and business stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with business leads and technical teams to align solutions with business objectives.

• Proven ability to influence and drive consensus towards successful solution delivery.