Vinod Kumar Chikolu
Bengaluru
Summary
Oracle Cloud and EPM specialist with 9 years of experience in configuring Oracle Financials, including Accounting Hub and Fusion GL. Skilled in managing global implementations, data migration, and system integrations, with a proven track record in post-go-live support. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and stakeholder engagement, delivering solutions that improve business processes and maintain compliance. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Functional Expert
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
- Gathered & analysed finance business requirements for COA structure, reporting hierarchies, period-close cycles, and statutory compliance.
- Designed & configured Fusion GL: primary/secondary ledgers, reporting currency ledgers, COA structures, value sets, data-access sets, calendars.
- Built and maintained Subledger Accounting (SLA) rules, mapping sets, journal rules, and accounting-engine transformations for accurate financial postings.
- Defined and enforced financial governance: cross-validation rules, segment-value security, ledger options, alternate hierarchies — ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Managed data migration using FBDI: COA values, hierarchies, opening and historical balances; led reconciliation with business teams and ensured data fidelity post-migration.
- Configured and supported GL integrations and RICEW components: prepared functional specs for FBDI templates, GL interface mappings, reports (OTBI / BI-Publisher), and data interfaces.
- Performed and supported unit, integration, and UAT testing for journal creation, allocations, revaluation, translation, consolidation, and close processes.
- Delivered month-end and year-end close support; resolved SLA transfer issues, revaluation & consolidation discrepancies, and ledger status conflicts.
- Troubleshot complex Fusion / GL issues — journal approval failures, ESS job errors, SLA transfer/reconciliation problems, data access conflicts.
- Coordinated with Oracle SRs to manage defects, patches, and upgrades; validated impacted functionalities and updated configuration documentation.
- Created user training materials and delivered training on GL reporting, Smart View, OTBI, BI-Publisher, Close Monitor, dashboards — enabling user adoption and reducing support dependency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FA, CM, Projects, Procurement) to validate end-to-end SLA accounting flows and ensure seamless GL integration across modules.
- Identified process improvement opportunities; recommended automation of recurring tasks leveraging Fusion Cloud capabilities — improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
- Led full-cycle migration from DRM to EDM Cloud, including hierarchy design, metadata migration, mapping, data conversion, synchronization, and comprehensive stakeholder validation.
- Designed enterprise reference data, scalable metadata models, and governance frameworks with workflow approvals and data stewardship for master data management.
- Ensured controlled change management through workflow governance, audits, version control, and documentation - strengthening data integrity and auditability.
- Developed and executed test strategies (unit/integration/UAT); facilitated user training and adoption, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption.
- Provided post-go-live support, data audits, and issue resolution - improving system reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Collaborated with finance and business stakeholders to gather functional requirements and translate them into technical designs for planning models, business rules, and data integrations.
- Designed and maintained Plan Types, Dimensions, Smart Lists, Forms, and Dashboards to support complex forecasting and budgeting scenarios.
- Developed and optimized Groovy business rules and Calculation Manager rules to automate allocations, driver-based forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Configured and supported multi-scenario forecasting (Budget, Forecast, Actuals, What-If) and multi-version planning to enable accurate financial projections.
- Implemented data integrations using Data Management / EPM Automate for inbound and outbound data loads from source systems.
- Supported reporting and analysis using EPM Reports, Financial Reporting, and Smart View, enabling users to analyze budget vs forecast vs actuals.
- Managed security, user provisioning, and data access to ensure compliance with organizational governance standards.
- Provided production support, issue resolution, and performance tuning for planning applications during budget cycles and forecast runs.
- Conducted user training and documentation, enabling finance users to effectively use Planning Cloud for budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Conducted regression testing for on-premises and EPM Cloud environments to validate new releases and ensure stability post-upgrade.
- Managed patch installations and monthly maintenance windows for Hyperion platforms; coordinated with infrastructure teams for scheduling, dependency checks, rollback plans, and downtime management.
- Maintained Essbase cubes: hierarchy updates, dimension maintenance, performance tuning, and data accuracy validations.
- Designed and supported integrations between EPM/Hyperion systems and upstream/downstream systems (ETL/data feeds/API/file exchanges) to streamline reporting, planning, and data consolidation.
Process Lead
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed finance/process operations for multiple clients - ensuring accurate data processing, reconciliations, exception handling, and SLA compliance.
- Coordinated with finance, IT, and operations teams to standardize processes, streamline workflows, and improve control adherence.
- Mentored junior associates, provided training, and ensured timely delivery of outputs while maintaining quality standards.
- Identified process bottlenecks and initiated automation and standardization efforts - improving operational efficiency.
Senior Process Associate
Accenture
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Handled finance operations tasks: reconciliations, ledger monitoring, exception investigations, period-end activities, and process documentation.
- Ensured adherence to service level agreements and internal control standards in financial processing.
- Collaborated with senior leads on cost-control and process-improvement initiatives, contributing to operational stability and compliance.
Education
MBA - Finance
Sri Venkateswara University
India01.2009
B.Com - Bachelors in Commerce
Sri Venkateswara University
India01.2007
Skills
- Oracle Cloud Financials and EPM
- Enterprise data management
- Reporting and analytics
- Data integration and management
- Quality assurance and testing
- Governance and compliance
- Leadership and soft skills
- Data relationship management (DRM)
- Financial close and consolidation (FCCS)
- Essbase and Smart View
- SQL proficiency
- Data mapping tools
- ETL and interface tools
- Data migration strategies
- Metadata management practices
- Data governance frameworks
- Reporting methodologies
- User training programs
- Stakeholder collaboration
Phone
+91, 9703153993
Languages
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Kannada
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Kannada
Technical Skills And Tools
- Oracle Cloud Financials
- Oracle EPM (HFM)
- EDM
- DRM
- FCCS
- Essbase
- Smart View
- SQL
- Data Mapping & Integration Tools
- ETL/Interface Tools
- Data Migration & FBDI
- Metadata Management
- Data Governance
- Reporting Tools: OTBI, BI-Publisher, Financial Reporting Studio
- Methodologies: ERP Implementation Methodologies (OUM / AIM / Oracle-standard), testing, documentation, UAT, training, compliance
Projects And Achievements
- Led and delivered full-cycle DRM → EDM Cloud migration projects for major clients (HBC, Henkel, UBMG Ltd.) - completed on schedule with high data integrity and client satisfaction.
- Designed global Chart-of-Accounts structures, segment governance frameworks, allocation & CVR logic for multi-geography roll-outs - enabling consistent financial accounting across business units.
- Built governance frameworks, reusable configuration modules, and documentation libraries - enabling standardization, easier maintenance, and faster onboarding for future projects.
- Automated allocation and CVR logic - reducing manual effort, improving accuracy, and streamlining close cycles.
- Awarded 'Best in Class' by Oracle for outstanding performance and innovation in EDM-based projects (for process excellence and client impact).
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Native
Native
Timeline
Global Functional Expert
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
Process Lead
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Process Associate
Accenture
02.2011 - 08.2014
MBA - Finance
Sri Venkateswara University
B.Com - Bachelors in Commerce
Sri Venkateswara University