Oracle FCCS Implementation Lead

Position: Oracle FCCS Implementation Lead

Location: Keene, New Hampshire

Duration: 6-12 Months Contract

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of Oracle Fusion FCCS for our Retail operations, including project planning, requirements gathering specific to Retail, solution design tailored for Retail complexities, configuration, testing, training, and deployment.
• Collaborate extensively with finance and accounting teams within the Retail business units to deeply understand their diverse consolidation and reporting needs, including multi-currency consolidation, intercompany transactions across stores and online channels, inventory accounting, lease accounting, and specific Retail KPIs.
• Design and configure the FCCS application with a focus on Retail-specific dimensions (e.g., Store, Channel, Product Category), hierarchies, data forms, rules, calculations (e.g., margin analysis, store profitability), security, and workflows that align with Retail business processes.
• Develop and maintain data integration processes between various Retail source systems (e.g., POS systems, inventory management, e-commerce platforms, ERP) and FCCS using tools like Data Management/FDMEE, ensuring accurate and timely data flow.
• Design and develop financial reports using Smart View and Financial Reporting Studio that cater to Retail-specific reporting requirements, such as sales by channel, store performance, inventory valuation, and key Retail metrics.
• Configure and manage the Ownership Management module within FCCS to handle potential complexities in Retail ownership structures (e.g., franchises, joint ventures).
• Implement and manage intercompany eliminations for the Retail environment, considering transactions between stores, online operations, and other business units.
• Set up and manage the close process within FCCS, potentially leveraging Task Manager, with a focus on the accelerated close cycles often required in the Retail industry.
• Develop and execute test plans and scripts, ensuring thorough testing of the FCCS configuration and integrations, with specific attention to Retail data scenarios.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including design documents, configuration guides, test scripts, and training materials tailored to Retail finance users.
• Provide targeted training and support to end-users within the Retail finance teams on the FCCS application and Retail-specific processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to FCCS functionality, Retail data nuances, and performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Oracle Fusion FCCS features and functionalities, as well as industry best practices in Retail financial consolidation, recommending and implementing relevant enhancements.
• Lead and mentor any junior FCCS team members or provide guidance to other project resources involved in the Retail FCCS implementation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all FCCS-related matters during the implementation and post-go-live within the Retail context.
• Participate in project status meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress and challenges specific to the Retail implementation.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets, with a focus on delivering value to the Retail finance organization.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues specific to the Retail FCCS implementation.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for FCCS implementation and maintenance within the Retail industry context.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15 years of hands-on experience in implementing and supporting Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or Oracle Fusion FCCS.
• Proven experience leading at least [Specify number] full lifecycle FCCS implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of the Retail industry's unique financial consolidation and reporting challenges and requirements.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of Oracle Fusion FCCS, including configuration, rules, calculations, data integration, and reporting.
• Experience with data integration tools such as Data Management (FDMEE) and EPM Automate, with experience integrating Retail-specific data sources.
• Proficiency in designing and developing financial reports using Smart View and Financial Reporting Studio, with experience creating Retail-focused reports and KPIs.
• Experience with security setup and user administration in FCCS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex Retail data and process issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both finance and technical stakeholders within a Retail environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Oracle FCCS certification.
• Experience with other Oracle EPM Cloud modules (e.g., Planning, ARCS, EDMCS).
• Familiarity with SQL and database concepts.
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, Jython).
• Direct experience working within the finance function of a Retail company.
• Knowledge of Retail-specific accounting practices and KPIs.