EPM Sol Architect

🚀 We’re Hiring: Oracle EPM Solution Architect (UK Public Sector) Mastek is expanding its Oracle EPM capability in the UK to support growing demand across Local Government, Councils, and Higher Education . We’re looking for a client-facing Solution Architect with deep EPM expertise and proven public sector experience to lead high-impact transformation programmes . 📍 Role Overview Location: United Kingdom — Hybrid (client site as required) Travel: Up to 30% within the UK Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Industry Focus: Local Government & Higher Education ABOUT THE ROLE Mastek is expanding its Oracle EPM capability in the UK to support the growing demand from Local Government, Councils, and Higher Education institutions adopting Oracle Cloud EPM. We are looking for a Solution Architect with deep functional and technical EPM expertise combined with proven UK public sector implementation experience. This is a client-facing, hands-on architecture role. You will lead the solution design across EPM implementations and transformation programmes, owning the end-to-end architecture from requirements through to go-live — and acting as the senior EPM authority in front of finance directors, council heads, and university CFOs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Solution Design & Architecture Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for Oracle Cloud EPM implementations — Planning, Financial Consolidation & Close, Profitability and Cost Management, Account Reconciliation, Tax Reporting, Narrative Reporting Translate complex public sector finance requirements into well-structured Oracle EPM solutions Design integrations between Oracle EPM and source systems Define data models, metadata structures, business rules, and security frameworks aligned to public sector reporting needs Lead architecture reviews, design authority sign-offs, and quality gates across the delivery lifecycle Client Engagement & Advisory Act as the senior EPM voice in client conversations — engaging finance directors, S151 Officers, university finance leaders, and IT executives Run discovery workshops, requirements sessions, and solution walkthroughs with confidence and clarity Translate public sector finance challenges — budget setting, statutory reporting, CIPFA compliance, OfS regulatory returns — into EPM-led solutions Advise clients on EPM best practice, roadmap planning, and adoption strategies Delivery & Team Leadership Own technical delivery accountability for EPM workstreams — guiding functional consultants, developers, and offshore teams Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and adherence to Oracle best practice Coach and mentor junior EPM consultants, building UK capability for the practice Contribute to pre-sales activities — proposal writing, solution shaping, effort estimation, and client presentations Practice Development Develop public sector-specific EPM accelerators, templates, and reference architectures Stay current with Oracle EPM Cloud quarterly releases and translate new features into client value Represent Mastek at Oracle EPM partner forums, public sector events, and CIPFA / UCISA conferences where relevant WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Essential 8+ years of Oracle EPM experience — with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect or equivalent senior design role Strong hands-on expertise across Oracle Cloud EPM modules: Planning (EPBCS), and working knowledge around other modules - Financial Consolidation (FCCS), Account Reconciliation (ARCS), Profitability & Cost Management (PCMCS), Narrative Reporting Demonstrable UK Local Government or Higher Education EPM implementation experience — minimum two full-lifecycle public sector implementations Experience integrating EPM with Oracle Cloud ERP and/or third-party finance systems used in UK public sector Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo public sector security clearance (BPSS / SC) Desirable Oracle EPM Cloud certifications (Planning, FCCS, or equivalent) Prior experience at a Big 4, Mastek competitor, or boutique EPM consultancy delivering UK public sector Knowledge of OneStream, Anaplan, or other EPM platforms — useful for client conversations during evaluation phases Experience with public sector procurement frameworks (G-Cloud, Crown Commercial Service) Exposure to AI-led EPM enhancements — predictive planning, IPM, AI-powered narrative reporting