Jobs Companies FirstRand Functional Configuration Consultant III

About this Functional Configuration Consultant III role at FirstRand

FirstRand · Onsite · Johannesburg

Job Description

To take technical ownership of the configuration, implementation, ongoing maintenance and support of the applicable system/modules. Leads projects and takes full responsibility for multiple modules.

To consult with clients on system requirements, analyse and formulate innovative technical solutions to achieve efficiencies and cost containment based on time, risk process and re-usability of solutions.
  • Hello Future Functional Configuration Consultant

  • Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
  • As part of our team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Devise and implement innovations or methodologies that achieve efficiencies and reduce cost based on time, risk, process and re-usability of solutions.
  • Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
  • Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders ensuring appropriate solutions are developed, appropriate and timeous feedback is provided. Escalate challenges to relevant business owners where required.
  • Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME's, project managers and senior staff members, vendors, etc.
  • Provide sound consulting services and recommendations based on customer and client needs, current information and trends analyses.
  • Analyze and interpret business requirements to formulate a solution.
  • Estimate and execute all approved development and configuration items and ensure delivery according to business requirements documentation.
  • Provide input and assist business to achieve efficiencies through optimized processes.
  • Comply, understand and align to all steps within the System Development Life Cycle and ensure governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
  • Compile and develop the required technical documentation with clear translation of business requirements into functional requirements. Ensure documentation is prepared across the system development life cycle.
  • Ensure adequate unit tests are performed for all configuration and development activities and that the test results meet defined success criteria
  • Ensure testing yields an acceptable level of performance for the changes being delivered and the applications are not adversely affected.
  • Provide technical support for all requests escalated where relevant.
  • Make use of appropriate resources with the required skill level to deliver within required timeframes.
  • Provide an estimate of the resources and time required to deliver the required functionality.
  • Ensure the effective coordination, development and delivery of training on the solution to internal clients, end users and relevant stakeholders.
  • Participation in creation and ownership of project plans and project management to meet project target dates and milestones.
  • Extract and analyse data against business rules, policy and practice. Formulate on client needs to support new/existing product development projects to derive a clear understanding of the client’s needs and requirements through provision of subject matter expertise.
  • Manage own development to increase own competencies.
  • Participate and collaborate across teams.
  • Participate in SIT, UAT and Production deployments.

  • You will be an ideal candidate if you:
  • Minimum: Grade 12
  • Preferred: Tertiary qualification in IT or Certificate in Business Analysis
  • 5+ years Functional and Business Analysis experience working within an IT environment.
  • Understanding of System Architecture.
  • Extensive understanding of process mapping.
  • At least 3 years' experience working with Oracle Cloud EPM solutions.
  • Proven experience in one or more Oracle EPM modules:
    • EPCM
    • FCCS
    • EDMCS
    • ARCS
    • Tax Reporting
    • Planning

  • You will have access to:
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate
  • Challenging Working environment
  • Opportunities to innovate

  • We can be a match if you can: 
  • Strong financial and procurement experience in the Oracle space.
  • Oracle Cloud will be an advantage.
  • Strong Oracle Cloud EPM experience.
  • Proven experience in Oracle EPM implementations.
  • Oracle Cloud EPM certifications would be advantageous
  • Experience working within banking or financial services environments would be advantageous.
  • Understanding of financial management, allocations, profitability modelling, consolidations and metadata governance.

  • Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
  • #POST
    #FNB
    #LI-LR1

 

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

30/09/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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About FirstRand

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The Fir

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