Oracle EPM Solution 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

WHY MASTEK

• Established UK Public Sector practice — Mastek is a trusted Oracle delivery partner to multiple UK councils, central government bodies, and universities
• Oracle OPN Platinum partnership with strong co-sell relationships across the UK Oracle field team
• Genuine career growth — clear pathway from Solution Architect to Principal Architect or EPM Practice Lead roles as the UK EPM capability scales
• Hybrid working model with flexibility built in — Mastek has long-standing remote working maturity
• Culture of Trust. Value. Velocity. — Mastek's values aren't a slogan; they shape how decisions get made

Why Join Mastek: Make a Difference That Matters

Mastek is a purpose‐driven organisation where the work you do makes a real difference, particularly across the public and health sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful programmes that impact communities and improve public services.

We offer a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth. At Mastek, people are trusted to contribute ideas, challenge thinking, and work together to deliver the best outcomes.

We value diversity and believe that different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives lead to better solutions. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — your skills and experiences may be exactly what we are looking for.

Mastek is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

📩 Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, feel free to reach out or apply directly. Referrals are also welcome — please share this role within your network!

Cheers,

Priyanka