Business Process consultant - Finance

Job Title

Business Process Consultant – Finance (Oracle Fusion Financials)

Direct Reporting To

Manager – Business Systems and Application Support

Job Purpose

The Business Process Consultant – Finance will lead the digital transformation and optimisation of Finance and Accounting operations within M**** Holdings LLC. The role requires deep functional expertise in Finance processes combined with strong hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion Financials. The consultant will drive process standardisation, automation, compliance, and reporting excellence across the Group's diverse business portfolio.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Analyse and map current-state Finance processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, and Financial Reporting. Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses, and design optimised future-state workflows.
• Lead end-to-end implementation and optimisation of Oracle Fusion Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, Tax) in alignment with business requirements and UAE regulatory standards.
• Conduct workshops with Finance stakeholders for requirements gathering, current-state assessment, gap analysis, and future-state process design.
• Develop comprehensive Finance documentation, including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, data dictionaries, and RACI matrices.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT regulations, IFRS standards, and applicable GCC financial reporting frameworks across all process and system designs.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, ERP vendors, and system integrators to ensure seamless integration between Oracle Fusion Financials and subsidiary systems.
• Design Finance dashboards, MIS reports, and real-time analytics using Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) or equivalent BI tools (Power BI / Tableau).
• Drive automation initiatives across Finance operations including invoice processing, reconciliations, period-end close, and intercompany transactions using RPA and AI-enabled tools.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migration validation, cutover planning, and post-go-live support activities for Finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive change management activities, conduct end-user training sessions, and ensure effective adoption of new Finance systems across the organisation.

Key Result Areas

• Successful Finance process redesign and digital transformation across the Group.
• Effective implementation and adoption of Oracle Fusion Financials modules.
• Full compliance with UAE VAT, IFRS, and GCC regulatory requirements.
• Deployment of CFO-level MIS dashboards and analytics.
• Increased automation and reduction of manual Finance processes and errors.

Communication

Internal: Finance, Accounting, IT, Procurement, and Senior Management
External: Oracle implementation partners, auditors, tax consultants, ERP vendors

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or equivalent
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Finance process consulting, ERP implementation, or financial management
• Minimum 3 end-to-end Oracle Fusion Financials implementation experiences (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM) is mandatory

Experience Requirements

• Strong experience in Finance process redesign, digital transformation, and Oracle Fusion Financials implementations
• Proven knowledge of UAE VAT regulations, IFRS standards, and GCC financial compliance frameworks
• Experience in Finance automation using RPA tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, or similar)
• Strong background in requirements gathering, gap analysis, workshops, and business documentation
• Experience in change management, training, and enterprise-wide system adoption

Skills

• Strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Financials
• Deep understanding of Finance processes and controls
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, IFRS, and GCC regulatory requirements
• Experience with BI tools such as Oracle Analytics Cloud, Power BI, or Tableau
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage CFO-level stakeholders
• English language proficiency (Arabic is an advantage)

Engagement Model & Commercial Terms

• Contract duration: 6 months, extendable based on performance and project requirements
• Work arrangement:
  • First 3 months: Onsite in UAE (Abu Dhabi / Al Ain)
  • Thereafter: Remote work from Egypt, with travel to UAE as required during key project phases
• Compensation: Monthly basic salary (offshore rate basis)
• Travel expenses: Fully covered by client based on actuals and prior approval
• Per diem: Daily allowance for food and living expenses during onsite deployment in UAE
• Additional onsite travel and accommodation costs: Fully borne by the client

Additional Conditions

• Immediate start required
• Must undergo client interview and evaluation process
• NDA and confidentiality agreement mandatory prior to engagement
• Strong commitment to project timelines and availability in UAE time zone when required