Senior Oracle Financials Consultant (Principal Consultant)

Job Description

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, to put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise systems integrator, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for over 27 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premise applications to modern cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST is the place for you.

Why should you join AST?

At AST, people are at the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full benefits including medical and life insurance. Our corporate culture is our competitive advantage. We offer equal growth opportunities across the organization and provide an engaging and nurturing environment, creating highly collaborative teams. We practice open and transparent communication and provide immense support to your work-life balance with Hybrid working model. If you're someone with energy, drive, and a passion for innovation, you will be surrounded by like minds at AST. We are Oracle Certified Partners, who strive every day to be the best at what we do.

If you're an Oracle Financials aficionado with a passion for driving efficiency and innovation, AST is the place for you. Join us in revolutionizing the financial landscape, and let's elevate your career together.

The Role

Are you ready to elevate your career as a financial technology expert? Join AST as a Oracle Financials Consultant (Principal Consultant) and become a driving force behind our clients' financial success.

As a Oracle Financials Consultant (Principal Consultant) at AST, you'll step into a world of innovation and transformation. You'll collaborate closely with clients, leveraging your deep knowledge of Salesforce development to craft tailored solutions that optimize financial processes and business operations.

Picture yourself leading the charge in development of Salesforce solutions, ensuring seamless integration and customization. You'll be the go-to expert for troubleshooting complex Salesforce challenges, all while providing top-notch training and support to clients.

This role isn't just about numbers; it's about making a tangible impact on businesses' financial health. You'll be at the forefront of change management, guiding organizations as they embrace new technologies and processes.

What You'll Do

• Provide subject matter expertise and lead functional tracks on Oracle ERP Cloud Applications for the Financial modules
• Provide solutions based on accounting principles and rules for the Financial modules
• Complete project tasks and deliverables as per established project timelines. Written deliverables should be of the highest quality as per established project templates
• Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business requirements
• Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client requirements. Provide solutions to Gaps along with recommended solution for the Financial modules
• Document Gaps, Issues and Solution Process Flows.
• Create RAID items as necessary per direction of the PMO, update the status on RAID items for items assigned and coordinate with the client for timely closure of items
• Map customer’s business process to Oracle Cloud Applications processes
• Configure the modules to align with customer’s business processes
• Migrate customer financial data from Legacy to Oracle Cloud Applications
• Prepare the functional design for all technical objects in AST template along with documentation of the test criteria for each technical object
• Develop testing scenarios and test scripts
• Lead testing events like unit, integration and acceptance testing. Tasks include finalizing scenarios with the client, prepping data for testing, providing the schedule for the events, coordination of completion of testing and ensuring accuracy in testing
• Facilitate knowledge transfer
• Be available during the working hours using AST and Client communication tools for the project
• Work and engage with offshore AST counterparts, other module leads and technical team for project work
• Execute the project work based on AST and Client defined project process, project execution methodology and templates
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 8 to 12 years of experience with Oracle ERP Applications
• Experience with Oracle Financials module: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Cash Management
• Experience in 2 to 3 implementations - not necessarily end to end implementation
• Experience with Data migration - Legacy to New system or EBS to Cloud
• Knowledge of P2P, O2C - how the information is flowing into Finance module
• Experience with Revenue management and advance collections module is preferred
• Experience in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, facilitating global design workshops, business process analysis, providing subject matter guidance
• MBA Finance degree is preferred
  
  

Our Culture

At AST, people are at the center of everything we do. In over 27 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success. Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards. Here are some of the most recent:

• 2022 Top Workplaces in the Nation by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2022 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• 2022 Dallas Fort Worth’s 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• AST India- 2022 Great Place to Work® Certification
• 2021 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for DE& I Practices by Energage
• 2021 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• AST India- 2021 Great Place to Work® Certification
  
  

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone’s ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers’ needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.