Oracle EPBCS Solution Architect

Spaulding Ridge is an advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex, daily sales, and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations, efficient operational performance, and reliable financial management.At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients, our business partners, our team, and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business, from strategy through implementation and business transformation.What You Will Do and LearnWe are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Oracle EPBCS Solution Architect to join our team. This multi-faceted role is critical to our success, encompassing pre-sales activities, solution design leadership, and project delivery management specifically for Oracle's Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS). The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in EPBCS and be able to bridge the gap between technical and business requirements.Key Responsibilities:1. Sales and Pre-Sales SupportAct as a trusted advisor to prospective clients, engaging with C-level executives and business stakeholders to understand their financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting challenges.Lead discovery sessions to gather business requirements and articulate how Oracle EPBCS solutions, including its pre-built frameworks for Financials, Workforce, Capital, and Projects, can address their needs.Develop and present compelling, tailored solution demonstrations within the EPBCS environment, highlighting its value proposition.Work closely with the sales team to qualify opportunities, contribute to RFPs/RFQs, and help define winning sales strategies.2. Solution Design and ArchitectureLead and facilitate design sessions with clients to define the overall solution architecture for EPBCS implementations.Translate complex business requirements into a robust and scalable technical design, creating detailed design documents that serve as a blueprint for the delivery team.Provide expertise on leading practices in EPBCS to ensure an optimal solution, including the configuration of planning modules, dimensions, business rules, and security.Oversee the end-to-end architecture, including data models, integrations with ERPs (e.g., Oracle Fusion, NetSuite) or other source systems, and reporting strategies using tools like Management Reporting or Smart View.3. Project Delivery and ManagementServe as the lead architect throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design to go-live and support.Manage project scope, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring solutions are delivered on-time and within budget.Provide guidance and mentorship to the project team, including functional and technical consultants.Collaborate with client teams to manage change, ensure adoption, and provide ongoing support.Act as a key liaison between the client, internal delivery teams, and Oracle product support to resolve complex issues.Qualifications:7+ years of experience in a technology and functional role, with at least 4+ years as a Solution Architect on Oracle Hyperion Planning or Oracle EPBCS projects.Deep functional and technical knowledge of all aspects of Oracle EPBCS, including its four business process frameworks (Financials, Workforce, Capital, and Projects) and custom cubes.Proven track record of leading full-cycle implementations and managing complex projects.Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Strong understanding of financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.Experience with data integration strategies and tools within the Oracle ecosystem, specifically Data Management or Data Integration.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, or a related field.What else to expectAs an employee of Spaulding Ridge, you will be part of a company that is providing innovative opportunities to impact our clients in a meaningful way. We believe giving back is core to our values and as part of this effort, you will be given the opportunity to participate in different opportunities throughout the year including SR’s day of service, giving back to our global community.We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP and Life insurance, Flexible Time Off, Paid holiday time, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Monthly technology and wellness allowance, and Annual training allowance program.Spaulding Ridge’s Commitment to an Inclusive WorkplaceWe believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of society and we take seriously the responsibility to cultivate a workplace where every bandmate feels accepted, respected, and valued for who they are. We do this by creating a culture of trust and belonging, through practices and policies that support inclusion, and through our employee-led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): CRE (Cultural Race and Ethnicity), Women Elevate, PROUD and Mental Wellness Alliance.The company is committed to offering Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr