Oracle Fusion Functional Lead Consultant -

Job Description: Public Sector Oracle Fusion Functional Lead Consultant (GL/BC)

Position Summary

The Public Sector Oracle Fusion Functional Consultant will be a subject matter expert in implementing and supporting Oracle Fusion Financials for government and educational clients. The role requires a deep understanding of General Ledger (GL) and Budgetary Control (BC) modules within a public sector context, including adherence to regulatory standards and unique governmental accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and Configuration: Lead and participate in the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials for public sector clients, with a focus on configuring the General Ledger and Budgetary Control modules. Implement core Financials modules General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Assets, Cash Management and Accounts Payables for ERP (Oracle Fusion) cloud - in the Oracle Cloud
• Public Sector Expertise: Use your knowledge of governmental accounting principles to map client requirements to Oracle Cloud functionality, including fund accounting, grants management, and government-specific reporting needs.
• Requirements Gathering: Conduct workshops and meetings with client stakeholders to identify and document business processes, functional requirements, and system gaps. Advise clients on best practices and potential impacts on other processes.
• System Design and Solutioning: Design and document solutions, including functional specifications for any integrations, reports, or custom extensions required to meet specific public sector needs. Identify functionality gaps and develop solutions for them. Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Testing and Validation: Create comprehensive test scenarios and scripts for Conference Room Pilots (CRPs), System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Guide clients through the testing phases and ensure high data integrity.
• Data Migration: Oversee data migration activities, ensuring the accurate and complete transfer of legacy data into the new Oracle Fusion environment.
• Training and Support: Develop and deliver end-user training and support documentation. Provide post-implementation support and advise clients on continuous process improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication: Act as a liaison between the client's business functions, the technical team, and other project stakeholders. Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as an Oracle Functional Consultant, with multiple full lifecycle implementations of Oracle Fusion Financials Cloud.
• Module Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on configuration experience with Oracle Fusion General Ledger (GL) and Budgetary Control (BC) modules.
• Public Sector Experience: Extensive experience working with public sector organizations (government, K-12, etc.) and understanding their unique accounting and compliance requirements.
• Technical Skills: Functional design experience for integrations with third-party systems. Familiarity with reporting tools such as OTBI and BI Publisher is a plus.
• Project Methodology: Experience working with implementation methodologies like AIM or OUM.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive attitude