ORACLE FUSION FINANCIALS FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Oracle Fusion Financials Functional Consultant specializes in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial management. This consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and optimizing Oracle Fusion Financials applications to meet the financial management needs of an organization. The job description for an Oracle Fusion Financials Functional Consultant typically includes the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their financial management processes, requirements, and pain points.
2. Solution Design: Develop functional designs and solutions that leverage Oracle Fusion Financials modules to address business needs, such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, etc.
3. Configuration and Customization: Configure Oracle Fusion Financials applications based on the business requirements. Customize and extend the applications using built-in tools and frameworks like Oracle Application Composer.
4. Testing: Develop and execute test plans to validate the functionality of the configured system. Ensure that the solution aligns with business requirements and industry best practices.
5. Data Migration: Collaborate with technical teams to define data migration strategies and oversee financial data migration from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion Financials.
6. User Training: Train end-users on effectively using the Oracle Fusion Financials applications. Create user documentation and guides.
7. Support and Troubleshooting: Provide post-implementation support to address user issues, troubleshoot problems, and ensure the system’s smooth operation.
8. Integration: Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement integrations between Oracle Fusion Financials and other systems, such as CRM, HRMS, and third-party applications.
9. Stay Current: Stay updated with the latest releases, features, and best practices related to Oracle Fusion Financials. Continuously enhance your knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

1. Education: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (such as Oracle certifications) are a plus.
2. Experience: Prior experience as an Oracle Fusion Financials Functional Consultant or similar ERP implementation roles. Experience with other Oracle E-Business Suite or Oracle Cloud applications is beneficial.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Oracle Fusion Financials modules, including configuration, customization, and integration. Knowledge of Oracle tools like Application Composer, Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), and Oracle Financial Reporting Studio.
4. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of financial and accounting processes, principles, and best practices. Ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
5. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders, convey complex ideas clearly, and provide training and support to end-users.
6. Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and optimize system performance.
7. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Understanding of project management methodologies.
8. Team Player: Collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.