Oracle EBS Functional Financials Delivery Architect

JOB SUMMARY:

The EBS Financial Functional Delivery Architect at Argano plays a crucial role in understanding client requirements and implementing financial modules using best practices and standard functionality, while designing extensions and customizations to close any functional gaps ensuring the solution is both feasible and valuable.

The Delivery Architect interacts directly with clients and other delivery team members throughout the full implementation lifecycle, bringing deep functional expertise and working technical knowledge in their area of specialization. With broad expertise or unique depth across EBS modules, they apply that knowledge creatively and effectively to help advance the company's objectives and drive successful outcomes for clients.

If you've mastered EBS Financials and you're ready to put that mastery to work solving real client problems, this is your next move!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end Oracle EBS Financials implementation, covering: discovery workshops, current-state assessment, business requirements, fit-gap analysis, future-state process design, standard functionality evaluation, configuration decisions, customization assessment, functional specifications, integration requirements, reporting requirements, and controls requirements
• Design and configure core financial structures, including: Enterprise Structure, Legal Entities, Ledgers and Ledger Sets, Operating Units, Chart of Accounts, Calendars, Subledger Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, and Financial Reporting
• Analyze current business processes and scenarios to inform functional implementation, translating findings into detailed, business-focused financial solutions
• Recommend best-practice solutions and configurations to clients, refining based on client feedback and approval
• Lead EBS R12.2 Financial Modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, Project Billing, Project Costing, and Cash Management) through the complete implementation lifecycle requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, design, build, test, go-live, and post-production support
• Create functional and design documents that align with business requirements and best practices
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Solution Architect, Financials consultants, and offshore development teams to complete the full implementation
• Identify and resolve issues proactively to keep the project on schedule
• Provide functional implementation and support for Oracle E-Business Suite R12 environments, including completing support requests and resolving user or system issues

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field is required

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 15 years of experience with Oracle methodology, including gathering business requirements, designing business process flow diagrams, configurations, master data management, creating functional design documentation, and reviewing technical design documents
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior client stakeholders and colleagues at all levels within the company
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Experience leading an entire project workstream for relevant Oracle applications
• Strong mentoring skills, with the ability to explain functional concepts to a wide variety of audiences
• Proven experience across full implementation lifecycle projects, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing support, data conversions, go-live, and post-go-live support
• Experience with Financial Modules full lifecycle implementation (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, Project Billing, Project Costing, and Cash Management) is required; experience with SCM modules is a plus
• Experience with intercompany setups and configurations
• Experience working with offshore teams to successfully deliver projects, including creating functional design documents for offshore development
• Sufficient SQL experience to assist with troubleshooting
• Experience with conversion, upgrade, implementation, or enhancement projects
• Cloud experience is a plus

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication: proficient in English written and verbal communications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Interpersonal skills: the ability to work effectively in a team and client-facing environment
• Multitasking: This role may involve working on multiple projects simultaneously, so strong multitasking and time management skills are essential
• Strong understanding: Various domains such as networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development, databases, etc. Understanding of business processes and how technology can be aligned with business goals. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable manner. In-depth knowledge of industry-specific technologies and best practices
• Strategic Leadership: Thought leadership for projects and require visionary leadership skills
• Client Management: Managing key client accounts and relationships at a high level is critical Familiarity with different operating systems and software applications
• Industry Reputation: Building and maintaining a strong industry reputation and network are important
• Business Development: Identifying and pursuing significant business growth opportunities is a core responsibility