About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Functional Architect - Oracle Financials Cloud to lead large-scale finance transformation initiatives for global clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across Oracle Cloud Financials modules, strong consulting capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions that optimize financial operations, enhance reporting, and support business growth.
In This Role You Will
- Lead end-to-end Oracle Financials Cloud solution architecture across Receivables, Payables, General Ledger, Cash Management, Assets, and Expenses.
- Partner with finance, accounting, and treasury stakeholders to gather requirements and define future-state financial processes.
- Design scalable and standardized Oracle Cloud Financials configurations that support global business operations and compliance needs.
- Drive implementation activities including solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
- Define integration requirements between Oracle Financials Cloud and other enterprise applications.
- Lead system integration testing and user acceptance testing activities while ensuring solution quality and business readiness.
- Develop functional specifications, solution documentation, process flows, and configuration workbooks.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to deliver financial reporting solutions, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
- Provide strategic guidance on financial process optimization and industry best practices.
- Manage functional risks, support release planning activities, and ensure successful project delivery.
- Mentor consultants and project team members on Oracle Financials Cloud capabilities and implementation methodologies.
- Support change management, training, and user adoption initiatives to maximize business value.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Lead data migration validation, reconciliation efforts, and cutover planning activities.
- Engage with executive stakeholders to communicate solution recommendations and project outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote reusable implementation standards and best practices.
Work Model
Hybrid - Atlanta, GA
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 16+ years of experience delivering Oracle Financials solutions and finance transformation programs.
- Deep functional expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials, including Receivables, Payables, General Ledger, Cash Management, Assets, and Expenses.
- Extensive experience with solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, controls, reconciliations, and period-end close processes.
- Experience leading large-scale Oracle Cloud Financials implementations for global organizations.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
- Experience with financial data migration, reconciliation, and cutover planning activities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within hybrid delivery environments and cross-functional teams.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Oracle Cloud Financials certifications.
- Experience leading finance transformation programs in consulting environments.
- Expertise in financial reporting, analytics, and KPI development.
- Experience integrating Oracle Financials Cloud with other enterprise platforms.
- Strong knowledge of industry-leading financial processes and best practices.
- Experience mentoring teams and leading functional architecture decisions.
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
- Track record of delivering successful global Oracle Cloud Financials implementations.
Additional Information
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $116,100 - $156,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan and Contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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