Freelance Oracle Finance Consultant
Role Title Freelance Oracle Finance Consultant (Functional / Solution Lead) Engagement Type Contract / Freelance (Outside IR35 preferred where applicable) Location UK-based (Remote with occasional client workshops if required)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle Finance Consultant with strong functional expertise across Oracle Financials (preferably Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP), capable of: Leading client demonstrations (end-to-end) Supporting pre-sales, solutioning, and delivery Configuring and showcasing complete finance processes Engaging confidently with senior stakeholders (CFO, Finance Directors, Transformation Leads) This role requires someone who can bridge consulting, delivery, and client engagement, not just configuration.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Solution Demonstration Lead live demos of Oracle Finance modules covering: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) Record-to-Report (R2R) Financial Close & Consolidation Configure demo environments to reflect: Industry-specific scenarios Client-specific requirements Present integrated flows, not siloed modules 2. Functional Consulting & Solution Design Gather and refine business requirements Design Oracle Finance solutions aligned to: Best practices Client operating model Translate business needs into: Functional configurations Solution architecture inputs 3. Pre-Sales & Client Engagement Support RFPs, bids, and solution responses Participate in: Client workshops Discovery sessions Value articulation discussions Clearly explain: ROI Transformation benefits Migration pathways (e.g., legacy ERP → Oracle Cloud) 4. Configuration & Delivery Support Configure Oracle Financials modules such as: General Ledger (GL) Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) Fixed Assets (FA) Cash Management (CM) Support: SIT/UAT cycles Data migration validation Go-live readiness 5. Stakeholder Management Engage with: CFOs / Finance Directors IT leadership Transformation teams Communicate complex solutions in business-friendly language Core Skills & Experience Essential 8+ years of Oracle Finance consulting experience Strong expertise in: Oracle Fusion Financials (preferred) or Oracle EBS Financials Proven experience delivering: End-to-end demos Client-facing presentations Deep understanding of: Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) Financial controls and compliance Hands-on configuration experience Desirable Experience with: Multi-entity / multi-currency environments Public sector or regulated industries Knowledge of: Oracle reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher) Integration concepts (APIs, middleware) Exposure to: Finance transformation programmes Cloud migration journeys Key Competencies Strong communication and storytelling Ability to demo with confidence and clarity Commercial awareness (value-led conversations) Structured thinking and problem-solving Ability to operate independently in a client-facing freelance role Deliverables Tailored demo environments and scripts Functional design documentation (as needed) Workshop outputs and solution summaries Support for proposals / presentations Configured modules aligned to demo or delivery scope Typical Use Cases for This Role This consultant will typically be deployed in: Pre-sales engagements (client demos, competitive bids) Early-stage transformation programmes ERP selection and evaluation workshops Proof of Concepts (PoCs) Programme recovery or advisory roles What Good Looks Like Can walk a client through full finance lifecycle live, not slides Connects system capability to business outcomes Handles client questions without relying on technical teams Adapts demos dynamically based on client feedback Builds trust quickly with senior stakeholders Apply To This Job