Head of Finance Transformation – Oracle EPM

A large multinational company with complex global operations is building a dedicated Finance Technology/Transformation capability to accelerate a multi-year modernization of its finance systems. This newly created Head of Finance Transformation – Oracle EPM role will serve as the enterprise owner for the Oracle EPM roadmap, leading end-to-end implementation, integration, and long-term optimization across planning/forecasting, consolidation/close, and management reporting.

This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior finance leadership and close partnership with IT. The roadmap is active and well-supported, with major launches underway and additional releases ahead. The environment is demanding and fast-moving, with strong teams and resources around the role.

What You’ll Own

• Lead the enterprise Oracle EPM strategy and delivery roadmap (planning/forecasting, consolidation/close, reporting), from design through deployment, stabilization, and continuous improvement.
• Drive implementation execution across workstreams: requirements, process design, build/configuration, integration, testing/UAT, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
• Partner with Finance and IT leadership to align the Oracle EPM architecture with broader finance systems (e.g., ERP platforms, data platforms, workforce planning, reporting/BI, and other auxiliary tools).
• Establish “day-2” operating rigor: release and enhancement governance, issue triage, regression testing approach, user adoption, and ongoing performance improvements.
• Own finance master data governance relevant to EPM (definitions, hierarchies, rules, metadata and change control) to improve consistency and confidence in global reporting and forecasting.
• Drive process standardization and automation to reduce cycle times and improve user experience across close, consolidation, planning, and forecast cadences.
• Support growth initiatives (new entities, acquisitions/divestitures) through scalable EPM design and repeatable deployment playbooks.
• Manage external implementation partners and consultants to ensure timeline, quality, and measurable value delivery.

Leadership Scope

• Lead a high-performing team across finance transformation, EPM delivery, and optimization, with a mix of internal talent and external partners.
• Operate as a cross-functional transformation leader with executive-level influence and accountability.

The Challenge (what to expect)

• Multiple parallel workstreams with real deadlines, high visibility, and complex dependencies across Finance, IT, and business teams.
• Global process variation and data complexity; success depends on governance, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined execution.
• Balancing program delivery with operational stability, adoption, and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like (12–18 months)

• Oracle EPM releases delivered predictably with strong stakeholder confidence and measurable adoption.
• Post-go-live environments stabilized quickly with an effective enhancement cadence and clear governance.
• Measurable improvements in close and planning cycle time, forecast quality, reporting consistency, and data governance.
• A scalable EPM operating model and deployment playbook that can absorb growth and complexity.

Ideal Background

• Extensive experience in progressive finance leadership roles with significant ownership of finance systems and finance transformation.
• Proven track record leading large-company Oracle EPM programs (implementation and/or major modernization), ideally spanning both planning/forecasting and consolidation/close.
• Experience integrating Oracle EPM with ERPs and adjacent systems (workforce planning, data platforms, reporting/BI, MDM) and operating effectively in a matrixed Finance/IT environment.
• Strong manufacturing environment experience (cost structures, operational complexity, multi-entity/global considerations).
• Executive presence, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to drive alignment through change.
• Experience building and developing teams; effective partner/vendor manager.

Requirements

• Oracle EPM experience.
• No employment visa sponsorship available for this role.