Oracle Finance Solution Architect in Manchester

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Grant Thornton’s Business Consulting consists of Enterprise Applications, Technology, Finance, Operations, Deals and People focus areas. The Enterprise Applications (EA) Practice is responsible for advisory and project implementation services related to Oracle Cloud Applications and Technology in particular, and ERP/HCM applications advisory consultancy more generally. We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

As an Oracle Solution Architect within our Enterprise Applications practice, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering Oracle ERP Finance solutions that meet client needs and drive transformation. Your responsibilities will span the full project lifecycle, including:

• Leading solution design from initial conception through to testing and design freeze.
• Documenting business requirements, system designs, and transformation goals aligned with client objectives.
• Managing teams through functional design, process mapping, prototyping, testing, and training.
• Supporting Delivery Directors and Project Managers with scope, plans, and budgets.
• Maintaining integration designs and extensions, ensuring seamless connectivity.
• Driving go-to-market propositions, proposals, budgets, and work plans.
• Collaborating with Oracle SMEs and Alliance Managers on marketing and business development activities.
• Building strong relationships with client senior executives and providing leadership for account development opportunities.
• Ensuring continuous improvement of delivery methodologies and supporting agile working practices to maintain quality and efficiency across all engagements.

Joining us as an Oracle ERP Solution Architect, the minimum criteria you’ll need are:

• A related honours degree (or equivalent).
• Oracle certification and accreditation in Finance ERP.
• Significant experience in Oracle ERP Finance Cloud design, configuration, and implementation.
• Broader experience in ERP Finance systems such as Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Evidence of formal Oracle vendor training.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• A professional architecture qualification (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience with Enterprise Application Integration and cloud migrations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and key metrics.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.