Oracle Functional Consultant

Roles and responsibilities

Work with SAB business user and SAB IT staff to
understand business requirements for new application

development and improvements to existing

applications.

Perform necessary analysis to obtain new functional
specifications and requirements from the business user

and work with technical support consultants to

transform the functional specifications into clear and

concise technical specifications

Provide needed functional support and enhancement
for SAB mobile applications

Provide needed functional support for integration and

interfaces with other SAB systems

Provide needed support for Bl developers to design and
develop new Bl reports, amend, and enhance exiting

reports.

Provide needed support for Oracle ERP technical
consultants to design and develop new ERP

components, and amend and enhance existing

components.

Provide on-job training sessions for SAB staff, which
covers all modules

Provide complete documentation and knowledge
sharing with SAB staff for all types of functional support

activities, which covers all modules

Participate in the testing process and apply necessary
functional testing concepts to programs developed or

enhanced.

Meet regularly with technical support consultants to
manage work plan and deliverables: and obtain updates

on status of ongoing development.

Raise awareness of any risks/issues requiring
mitigation, escalation and resolution

Strong knowledge is required for Oracle EBS HCM
modules.

Strong knowledge in documentation methodologies
1. Requirement Gathering and Analysis
Business Process Analysis: Engage with business stakeholders to understand their business processes, pain points, and goals. This includes understanding workflows, reporting needs, data management, and operational procedures.
Requirements Documentation: Gather and document detailed business and functional requirements, ensuring clarity on both the business needs and the technical constraints of the Oracle system.
Gap Analysis: Perform a gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the client’s business processes and the out-of-the-box functionality of Oracle applications. Propose solutions to close these gaps, either through configuration or custom development.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams (e.g., developers, technical consultants, and project managers), translating business needs into clear, actionable system requirements.

Desired candidate profile

1. Functional Expertise in Oracle Modules

• Oracle EBS: Expertise in various Oracle EBS modules, such as Oracle Financials, Oracle Procurement, Oracle HRMS, Oracle Supply Chain, Oracle Manufacturing, etc.
• Oracle Cloud: Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS), especially modules related to Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle SCM Cloud, Oracle HCM Cloud, Oracle Financials Cloud, etc.
• Business Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of key business processes in areas like finance, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management, human resources, etc., and how these processes map to Oracle solutions.
• Best Practices: Knowledge of Oracle’s industry best practices for business processes, configurations, and workflows, ensuring that Oracle applications are leveraged effectively for operational excellence.

2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from business users to technical teams, ensuring that requirements are understood and solutions are clearly articulated.
• Presentation and Training: Ability to prepare and deliver clear, engaging presentations and training materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with developers, project managers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.

3. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Business Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to understand complex business problems and design solutions within the Oracle system that meet business needs.
• Gap Analysis and Process Optimization: Ability to perform gap analysis and recommend process improvements to optimize business functions using Oracle EBS or Oracle Cloud.
• Issue Resolution: Proficient in troubleshooting functional issues and providing solutions quickly to avoid business disruptions.