Associate Director / Director - Oracle Fusion Platform Lead

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.   The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.   Alongside this, we expect our people to engage in ongoing learning and responsible practice in relation to the cultural history, societal interests, and identity of Aotearoa New Zealand, and to reflect that learning in their behaviour, advice, and outcomes.

The Opportunity:

Lead the pursuit, shaping, architecture and delivery of complex Oracle Fusion Cloud transformations.   The role combines enterprise solution architecture, platform leadership, presales and commercial solutioning, delivery governance, and senior client engagement across finance and adjacent corporate systems. It is accountable for turning business needs into secure, sustainable and commercially viable Oracle solutions, while building capability across multidisciplinary teams.

Key accountabilities:

• Transformation and architecture leadership -Lead the planning, option evaluation, design and implementation of end-to-end Oracle Fusion Cloud engagements, centred on ERP and extending where relevant into EPM, finance, procurement, supply chain, asset management, HR and reporting.
• Solution governance - Own solution integrity across architecture, design, configuration, integration, data, environments, security, testing, deployment, transition to support and BAU. Establish governance, manage architectural decisions, contain scope and proactively address delivery risk.
• Presales and commercial solutioning - Lead RFP and RFI responses, discovery workshops, solution scoping, effort estimation, proof-of-concept design, value assessments and executive presentations. Connect the technical solution to the proposed delivery model, commercials, contracts and schedules.
• Client and stakeholder leadership - Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and communicate complex architecture choices clearly. Work effectively with business, functional, technical, security, infrastructure, data and commercial teams, both locally and internationally.
• Oracle platform expertise - Provide authoritative advice on Oracle Fusion Cloud capabilities, product direction and leading practice. Maintain strong relationships with Oracle alliance teams and stay informed about relevant services, offerings and emerging capabilities.
• Delivery leadership - Provide hands-on platform oversight throughout delivery. Guide cross-functional teams through design, build, migration, integration, testing, cutover, deployment and stabilisation.
• Data, integration and reporting - Shape data migration, governance, integration and reporting approaches, including PaaS/SaaS integration patterns, analytics, OTBI and modern business intelligence where appropriate.
• People and capability -Recruit, coach, mentor and enable functional and technical team members. Support the development of reusable methods, reference architectures, assets and quality standards.
• Innovation and value -Identify practical opportunities to use automation, analytics and AI-enabled Oracle capabilities to improve business processes, decision-making and user outcomes.

Experience and attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership of multiple end-to-end ERP or major corporate systems implementations, with a strong solution architecture focus.
• At least five years of substantive Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation experience, supported by broader enterprise application delivery experience appropriate to an Associate Director or Director-level role.
• Deep expertise in Oracle Fusion ERP, with strong capability in one or more functional area including Finance and/or HR, and ideally exposure to one or more adjacent areas such as EPM, Procurement, SCM, or Asset Management.
• Proven experience leading presales and business development activities, including RFP/RFI responses, solution estimation, client discovery, solution demonstrations and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to connect architecture and technical design to business outcomes, delivery approach, commercial responses, contractual commitments and implementation schedules.
• Experience governing complex solutions across functional design, integrations, data migration, reporting, environments, security, testing, deployment and transition to support.
• Practical knowledge of enterprise architecture, technology roadmaps, option evaluation, business case development, risk management and scope control.
• Strong understanding of business processes and standard New Zealand finance/ERP requirements Experience working across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams, with the credibility to influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical matters for executive audiences.
• A collaborative leadership style, strong judgement, an innovative mindset and a practical passion for technology-enabled problem solving.
• A relevant university degree or recognised industry qualification.

Preferred credentials and domain exposure:

• Oracle Fusion Cloud product certification in ERP, Finance, Procurement, SCM, EPM or a related area.
• Experience with Oracle PaaS/SaaS integrations, OTBI, enterprise reporting and business intelligence.
• Experience with FMIS, HRMIS, supply chain, procurement, asset lifecycle or other enterprise corporate systems.
• Awareness of the opportunity presented by emerging Oracle capabilities, including AI-enabled ERP features, to real business problems

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.   Life at KPMG   KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.    For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected].   For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].   We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.    As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:   —  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme —  Opportunities for local and international secondments —  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work —  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave —  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents —   A paid professional association membership of your choice —   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees —   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services —   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups —  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030 —  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities —  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities —  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!   We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.