Oracle Solutions Architect

Introduction

With 80 million passengers passing through our airport each year, it takes hundreds of systems, platforms and networks to keep our airport running smoothly, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Join us, andyou’llthrive on the buzz of providing the technology, data, cyber and digital capabilities that run all the servicesyou’dexpect to see in a city – and more. Tech at Heathrow isn’t typical – the scale and non-stop nature of our airport make it truly unique.

Our Data, Digital and Technology team are leading the way in innovations that will make our airport more efficient, resilient and competitive, in an increasingly digital marketplace, as well as keeping Heathrow safe and secure.

Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. We’reconstantly looking for new ways to help Heathrow transform and grow, responding to the changing needs of passengers,colleaguesand partner businesses.

It means the chance to work ona huge varietyof inspiring projects and to develop in lots of exciting directions. Our team covers technology, cyber defence, data and digital, offering one-of-a kind careers you won’t find anywhere else.

Job Description

The Oracle Solution Architect role will lead the definition, communication and implementation of Heathrow IT architectures and roadmaps, to drive IT strategy and goals in support of business priorities for the relevant domain. To provide governance, expertise and leadership within HAL IT Teams, the wider 3rd party stakeholders and support partner network for their domain or the wider enterprise.

You will also own and optimise Oracle EPM solutions at Heathrow, ensuring financial planning, workforce planning, and reporting capabilities are robust, governed, and aligned to business strategy.

Your role will involve

Develop and maintain Heathrow’s EPM architecture strategy and 5 year roadmap that deliver the strategic IT goals, business priorities and comply with HAL’s IT, industry and regulatory standards
Effectively communicate IT architectures and roadmaps, translating complex technical architectures and strategies into understandable and actionable items for the various IT and Finance stakeholders
Provide governance and oversight, maintaining the integrity and coherence of IT initiatives across Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) IT teams
Technical Owner of Oracle EPM platforms (Planning, EDM, ARCS, Narrative Reporting)
Lead configuration and functional optimisation of EPM modules, including configuration integrity of EPM applications
Ensure financial data integrity, consistency, and reconciliation, including accuracy and reliability of financial planning and reporting data

These Skills Are Essential

Experience with Oracle EPM solutions and EPBCS
Strong grasp of driver-based planning, workforce planning, master data management and accounts reconciliation
Hands-on experience with Oracle EPM Cloud modules: Planning, Enterprise Data Management, Narrative Reporting and Account Reconciliation
Experience in defining architectural direction and harnessing innovation for business benefit
Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical finance teams

Desirable:

Experience of large corporate processes, systems and information
Demonstrate sound decision making when dealing with a major outsource supplier
Oracle Planning Certification
Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud Service (OICS)

About Us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future
performance-based annual bonuses
our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans
generous annual leave allowances
market-leading pensions
family friendly policies
access to private health insurance
wide range of wellbeing tools
varied learning and development opportunities

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.

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