Oracle Fusion Financials Lead – Senior Functional Implementation Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION Oracle Fusion Financials Lead – Senior Functional Implementation Consultant 1. Position Details Parameter Details Position Title : Oracle Fusion Financials Lead – Senior Functional Implementation Consultant Department : Information Technology / Enterprise Applications Functional Area : Oracle ERP – Financials Experience Required : 12–16+ years of overall experience in finance and Oracle ERP, with extensive Oracle Fusion Financials implementation experience Employment Type : Full-Time 2. Job Purpose The Oracle Fusion Financials Lead will be responsible for leading the functional design, implementation, configuration, integration, testing and ongoing support of Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle Financials modules, end-to-end finance processes, ERP transformation, data migration, and financial reporting. The incumbent will work closely with finance stakeholders, business users, technical teams and implementation partners to translate business requirements into scalable ERP solutions, ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and drive process standardisation and operational efficiency. The role also involves supporting Saudi Arabian e-invoicing requirements, including ZATCA (Fatoora) compliance, and leveraging Oracle reporting and analytics capabilities to improve financial visibility and decision-making. 3. Key Responsibilities A. Oracle Fusion Financials Implementation Lead end-to-end Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials implementations, upgrades, rollouts and enhancement projects. Conduct business requirement-gathering workshops and translate business needs into functional specifications and ERP solutions. Perform fit-gap analysis and recommend best-practice configurations aligned with business requirements. Design and configure enterprise structures, chart of accounts (COA), financial hierarchies and module-specific setups. Prepare and maintain configuration workbooks, functional documentation and solution design documents. Support Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud environments, including implementation and migration initiatives. B. Financial Modules and Business Processes Configure and support the following Oracle Fusion Financials modules: General Ledger (GL) Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) Fixed Assets (FA) Cash Management (CM) Expenses Inter-company Accounting Budgeting and related financial management processes Manage and optimize end-to-end finance processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Record-to-Report (R2R). Support financial period-close activities, bank reconciliations, sub-ledger reconciliations and financial reporting. Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls, accuracy and operational efficiency. C. Data Migration and System Integration Lead functional activities related to financial data migration, validation, reconciliation and data integrity. Coordinate with technical teams to support integrations between Oracle Fusion Financials and third-party applications. Support payment processing, bank integrations and treasury-related integrations, including platforms such as Kyriba where applicable. Analyze functional and integration issues and coordinate with technical teams and Oracle Support to resolve them. Ensure financial transactions and balances are accurately reflected across integrated systems. D. Saudi E-Invoicing and Regulatory Compliance Support the implementation and configuration of Oracle Fusion Financials to meet Saudi Arabian e-invoicing requirements. Ensure alignment of relevant invoicing processes with ZATCA (Fatoora) requirements. Support invoice generation, validation and related Order-to-Cash processes. Work with finance and technical teams to address compliance-related system requirements and resolve invoicing issues. Maintain appropriate functional documentation and support compliance testing. E. Testing, Deployment and Production Support Coordinate system integration testing, functional testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Prepare test scenarios, test scripts, test cases and supporting documentation. Troubleshoot configuration issues, resolve defects and coordinate testing sign-offs. Support deployment planning, go-live readiness, cutover activities and post-implementation hypercare. Provide production support, investigate system issues and deliver functional enhancements. Ensure smooth transition from implementation to business-as-usual operations. F. Reporting, Analytics and Automation Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards and analytical outputs using Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI) and Fusion Analytics Warehouse (FAW). Support reporting requirements related to revenue, expenditure, liquidity, reconciliations and financial close. Identify opportunities to automate invoice processing, approval workflows and financial reconciliation activities. Explore appropriate applications of AI and machine learning to improve transaction matching, anomaly detection and financial controls. Collaborate with technical and analytics teams to improve reporting accuracy and reduce manual effort. G. Stakeholder and Team Management Work closely with finance leadership, business users, IT teams and implementation partners. Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project progress, risks, issues and dependencies. Provide functional guidance to project teams and support the resolution of complex financial system issues. Conduct end-user training, prepare user guides and support change management activities. Ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timelines, scope and quality standards. 4. Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Systems or a related discipline. MBA in Finance, Accounting or a related field is preferred. Approximately 12–16+ years of combined finance and Oracle ERP experience, including substantial experience in Oracle Fusion Financials. Proven experience in end-to-end Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials implementation projects. Strong functional expertise across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Cash Management. Experience in requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, data migration and go-live activities. Hands-on experience in Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud environments. Experience supporting integrations, production environments and post-implementation enhancements. Exposure to Saudi Arabian e-invoicing and ZATCA (Fatoora) compliance requirements. Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple business units or geographies. 5. Preferred Skills and Competencies Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and enterprise finance operations. Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical Oracle Fusion solutions. Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. Experience managing implementation deliverables and coordinating across business and technical teams. Knowledge of financial controls, compliance requirements and audit-related considerations. Ability to manage competing priorities, project risks and implementation timelines. Strong communication, documentation, presentation and stakeholder-management skills. A continuous-improvement mindset, with an interest in automation and analytics. 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Successful delivery of Oracle Fusion Financials implementation milestones within agreed timelines and scope. Accuracy and completeness of financial module configuration and data migration. Successful completion of functional testing and UAT, with timely resolution of critical defects. Effective delivery of go-live, cut over and post-implementation support activities. Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and reconciliation processes. Compliance of rel