This high-impact individual contributor role is accountable for revenue and margin forecasting across assigned Lines of Business (LOBs) and regions. The role drives forecasting excellence through data-driven insights, automation, and AI-enabled Oracle technologies.

As a trusted finance business partner, the incumbent will collaborate closely with business leaders to improve forecast accuracy, support informed decision-making, and deliver actionable financial insights that enable business growth.

The role provides comprehensive financial support across planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance management to support long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting and Financial Management

Own the forecasting process for assigned LOBs and regions.
Develop and maintain driver-based forecasting models, run-rate analyses, and predictive forecasts to improve accuracy.
Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
Analyze actual performance against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results, identifying key variances, business risks, and opportunities.
Deliver financial insights and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial forecasts and reporting.
Strategic Business Partnering
Partner closely with business leaders to understand revenue drivers, business priorities, operational initiatives, and strategic objectives.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor, providing data-driven recommendations and constructively challenging assumptions.
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
Influence business outcomes through proactive financial planning and performance management.
Automation and Process Excellence
Lead automation initiatives to streamline and optimize forecasting and reporting processes.
Standardize forecasting methodologies, models, and practices across assigned LOBs and regions.
Identify process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality.
Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of relevant technologies and best practices.
Analytics and AI Adoption
Apply advanced analytics to identify trends, anomalies, business risks, and growth opportunities.
Use AI-powered forecasting and planning tools to improve forecast accuracy, productivity, and decision support.
Develop predictive models, scenario plans, and what-if analyses to assess business performance under different assumptions.
Champion the adoption of AI-enabled, data-driven finance solutions to strengthen planning and forecasting capabilities.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and analytical capability
Business and commercial acumen
Ownership and accountability
Influencing and stakeholder management
Collaboration and relationship building
Proactive problem-solving
Adaptability and learning agility
Innovation and an automation mindset
Results orientation
Experience and Qualifications
Nine years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance, or Financial Management.
MBA, CA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification preferred.
Strong financial planning, forecasting, analytical, and business partnering skills.
Proficiency in Oracle, Excel, and data analytics tools would be an advantage.

As a member of Oracle's finance organization, you will be responsible for providing all aspects of financial support for planning and control. Assist in consolidation and reporting of financial results preparation of annual budget. Gather, model, analyze, prepare, and summarize information for financial plans, operating forecasts, trended future specifications, etc. on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Prepares recommendations based on analyzes. May perform revenue and expense analysis, headcount and headcount driven expense analysis at cost center level, tracking of product and product line revenue, reconciliation of accounts receivable, variance analysis and ad-hoc analysis as needed. You may participate in cross functional programs and projects.

Specialist Financial Analyst