Finance Close Transformation Consultant

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

We are looking for a proven Financial Consolidation and Close Transformation Consultant Oracle EPM background and a specific focus in financial consolidation and close solutions, who will have a primary responsibility to help the sales team win new clients and deliver Finance Close projects. 

Role Overview 

Version1 is a global Oracle Platinum partner specialising in the full range of Oracle ERP, EPM, Analytics and OCI solutions, Version1 offers best in class consultancy services. We work with some of the biggest and known global organisations in the world, and we have an impressive portfolio of 1000+ client engagements. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and dedicated individual to join in a brand-new role as the Financial Close Transformation Consultant. We see this as a pivotal and strategic new role in our growing organization in India. We are looking for someone with proven HFM/FDM(EE) and FCCS consulting experience. The role involves the ability to persuade clients through excellent communication and solution architecture skills that we are the best partner to work with, as well as manage Financial Close delivery. 

You will work closely with an global, experienced and exceptionally talented team to win new business and help Version1 maintain its leadership position in the finance close practice. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Persuade customers to select Version1 as their preferred partner for Oracle EPM Close solutions, convincing them that we can meet or exceed their business needs. 
• You will achieve this primary objective because of your reputation, deep Oracle EPM knowledge, and excellent communication skills. 
• Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations, demonstrations, case studies, and best practices. 
• Support sales team during the sales cycle by building / delivering demonstrations, effort estimations, and resource estimations. 
• This role has varied and complex duties that will require independent judgment and proactive communications. 
• Manage and lead the Financial Close delivery line within India. 

Job Description 

• As the Financial Close Transformation Consultant, you will be responsible for shaping the direction of the project and making sure that delivery is successful  
• You will be a senior finance executive comfortable engaging with senior leaders and finance teams across our broad customer base and working in conjunction with our sales and marketing teams to grow our customer footprint. 
• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in India that meet or exceed our customer experience Net Promoter Score targets. 
• Be responsible for helping to expand the team as we grow in the market. 
• Establish strong relationships with new and existing customers to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction. 
• Work with the broader Version1 team to integrate and extend the reach of our EPM solutions into other areas of the business. 
• As appropriate complete weekly time sheets and ensure timely and accurate billing of clients for work completed and reimbursable expenses. 
• As appropriate for the scope of the role in billable projects, ensure project documents are complete, current, meet standards and are appropriately shared. 

Minimum Requirements 

• 4+ years of previous Oracle EPM, on-premises Hyperion Financial Management, Financial Data Quality Management (Enterprise Edition), Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service design and delivery experience. 
• Deep understanding of functional areas like financial close and consolidation framework, statutory reporting, account reconciliations, and financial control.  
• Must not have any travel related legal restrictions. 
• Fantastic verbal, written and presentation communications skills. 
• Clear capability and expertise in growing a specialised consulting team. 
• Experience managing, nurturing, and building a successful consultancy team. 
• Ability to work autonomously. 
• Passionate about helping customers on the digital finance transformation journey. 

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth. 

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