Oracle PPM Consultant

About the Role

We are looking for a senior Oracle PPM Consultant who can lead finance and project transformation engagements at a strategic level. This role suits a mature, confident professional who can take over and integrate acquired companies, hold regular discussions with CXOs, and make clear decisions on their own. The consultant will work with our US team every day, so strong communication is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration and support of Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) modules such as Project Financial Management, Project Costing, Project Billing, Project Control and Project Contracts.
• Drive mergers and acquisitions activity from the systems side, including due diligence support, post merger integration, data migration, and consolidation of project and financial processes across entities.
• Hold regular discussions with CXOs and senior stakeholders, present recommendations clearly, and guide them toward timely decisions.
• Work with the finance team on the P&L, balance sheet and general accounting activities, and ensure PPM transactions flow correctly into the General Ledger, Receivables and Payables.
• Coordinate with the US team daily, handling status updates, requirement discussions, issue resolution and escalations with full ownership.
• Take independent decisions on solution design, risks and priorities, and mentor junior consultants where needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall experience, with deep hands on expertise in Oracle PPM (E-Business Suite).
• Proven experience in M&A related integrations or takeovers of companies.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, P&L, balance sheet, accounting entries and period close activities.
• Prior experience working directly with CXO level stakeholders.
• CA or ICWA qualification is preferred. A finance or commerce background with an MBA in Finance will also be considered.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with comfort working in US time zone overlaps.
• A mature, composed and decisive approach, with the ability to handle pressure and ambiguity.

Good to Have

Oracle PPM certifications, experience with Oracle ERP Cloud Financials, and exposure to multi entity or multi country implementations.