EY Oracle Cloud Finance Manager | $261K Big Four Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Manager-level role at EY's Oracle Services practice sits at a strong career inflection point for Oracle ERP consultants looking to move into leadership. Here's what professionals should know before applying:
Compensation vs. Market: The $142,600–$261,500 base range is competitive for a Manager-level consulting role at a Big Four firm. Senior Oracle Cloud consultants at this level typically see $130K–$200K at boutique firms, so EY's top-end range reflects its premium brand and travel demands.
Skills You'll Develop:
- Oracle Cloud Financials implementation leadership across full lifecycle projects
- Engagement management, including resource planning and economics
- Client-facing executive communication and stakeholder management
- RFP response and business development exposure — rare at this level
Green Flags: EY is a globally recognized brand; Big Four consulting experience accelerates career mobility significantly. Flexible vacation policy and broad benefits are genuine positives.
Red Flags: The 60%+ travel requirement is demanding and can affect work-life balance substantially. The role leans heavily on client delivery with limited mention of internal innovation or product ownership.
Career Path: This role is a natural bridge to Senior Manager or Director-level positions within Big Four consulting or a stepping stone to Head of ERP/Oracle practice roles at mid-size firms. Oracle Cloud certifications (recommended here) are increasingly in demand across the enterprise software market.
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The Opportunity
EY's Oracle Services practice is a national consulting practice that assists in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing large, complex full lifecycle initiatives. We provide clients with experience in leading practices, methods and resources using Oracle's applications and technology. The Oracle Services practice advises clients to understand, architect and implement the core applications and technology required to run their business.
In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. This role is remote-based, with regular travel required to meet client needs.
- Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
- Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
- Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.
Skills and Attributes for Success
To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.
- Strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
- Proven ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
- Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
- Ability to identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.
- Ability to be a key contributor throughout the project lifecycle and agreed upon phases of the ERP project.
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively with both internal and external team members.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Self-starter with a willingness and desire to continue to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
- Demonstrates the ability to implement software.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with finance and technology senior and middle management executives as well as end users and business subject matter experts.
- Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems.
- Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work.
- Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and criteria for obtaining results.
- Possess a functional understanding of system development lifecycle and technology business architecture frameworks.
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have
- A Bachelor's degree.
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience working with an ERP system in a software configuration implementation role; or finance/accounting background with experience as an Oracle Financials super user.
- Proven track record in system implementation or super user for three or more of the following Oracle Financial Applications: General Ledger, Payables, Payments, Expenses, Receivables, Collections, Revenue Management, Taxes, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Projects Costing and/or Billing, Accounting Hub, Treasury, Property Manager, Lease Management, or Procurement.
- 5–10 full lifecycle implementations in any of the above.
- Familiarity with Oracle methodologies such as OUM or AIM.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating enterprise business processes with technology skills.
- Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues.
- Willingness and ability to travel 60%+ of a work schedule.
Ideally, You'll Also Have
- MBA or MS degree preferred.
- Cloud Certifications in Oracle Cloud Applications.
What We Look For
We are seeking top performers who demonstrate a blend of analytical prowess and creative thinking. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for technology and innovation, with a proven track record of translating complex business needs into effective technical solutions. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage relationships, and lead with agility will set you apart.
What We Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- A team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client-serving roles to work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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