Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials SME & PM

About the job:
Kent is recruiting an Oracle Fusion Financials Solution Architect & Project Manager on a permanent basis, based out of Dubai, UAE. With 12+ years experience and Extensive Oracle Financials experience, including working knowledge of Oracle HCM, SCM and PPM.

As a member of the Enterprise Systems Delivery team, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Oracle Fusion Financials modules across Kent’s global business. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Systems and Delivery, your primary focus will be functional solution design, project delivery, and business advisory.

While configuration and BAU support are handled by the support team, you will be responsible for engaging with business stakeholders, shaping financial process solutions, and managing delivery outcomes in line with best practices.

You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Project Controls, and other key functions to ensure Oracle Financials solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned with enterprise strategy.

Experience in Oil & Gas, Engineering, or Construction sectors is highly desirable, though candidates with a strong Oracle Financials delivery background from other industries are welcome to apply.

Skills and Responsibilities:

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need:

• 12+ years of experience delivering Oracle Finance solutions, including requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation — preferably in complex enterprise environments.
• At least 8 years in Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials across full lifecycle implementations.
• Deep knowledge of modules such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Fixed Assets (FA), Cash Management, and Expenses.
• Strong understanding of related business processes, integrations, and reporting needs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business stakeholders and lead solution design workshops.
• Proven knowledge of Oracle Financials best practices and cloud capabilities.
• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Business Advisory

• Lead the solution design of Oracle Fusion Financials modules in alignment with global finance strategy
• Facilitate workshops to assess business needs and define future-state finance processes
• Translate requirements into Oracle design blueprints and validate configurations before handover
• Advise finance leadership on solution options, gaps, and optimization opportunities

Project Delivery & Rollout Leadership

• Manage implementation tasks such as requirements documentation, testing oversight, UAT coordination, and cutover planning
• Oversee delivery partners and ensure alignment to scope, schedule, and quality standards
• Lead the onboarding of new legal entities or business functions onto Oracle Financials
• Support quarterly cloud release testing and validation of business-critical finance processes
• Collaborate with the BAU support team for effective knowledge transfer

Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement

• Engage Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and corporate teams to drive adoption and satisfaction
• Contribute to training plans, go-live support, and post-deployment improvement cycles
• Work with reporting and analytics teams to define dashboards and KPIs aligned with financial strategy

Other Responsibilities

• Support data migration and master data validation efforts
• Participate in governance and Steering Committee forums as required
• Continuously assess solution performance and recommend enhancements

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Information Systems
• Relevant certifications in Oracle Financials Cloud, PMP/Prince2, or Finance Process Modelling (e.g., CIMA, CPA)

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Able to communicate complex solution concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering impactful presentations to senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Teamwork & Collaboration: A pragmatic and supportive team player who fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds strong working relationships across Kent Group.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Emotionally intelligent communicator, capable of listening actively, empathizing, and presenting effectively to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analytical thinker who applies structured reasoning and creative problem-solving to resolve complex delivery challenges.
• Initiative & Accountability: Self-motivated and dependable, with a proactive approach to identifying and closing gaps, ensuring delivery timelines are met.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates a strong understanding of how enterprise systems and project portfolio management contribute to operational and strategic goals.
• Change Leadership: Champions and supports change initiatives across business units, promoting system adoption and continuous improvement.
• Influence & Negotiation: Builds trust and effectively influences decision-making at all levels through expertise, transparency, and collaborative engagement.

Details about the role:
Location: Dubai
Relocation required: Possibly
Travel required: Occasionally
Contract type: Fulltime
Experience level: 12+