Raj Pradhan

Oracle EPM Project Manager and Security Administration leader with 20+ years delivering full-cycle Oracle EPM Cloud implementations, enhancements, and managed support engagements. Proven track record leading project delivery from initiation through hypercare managing scope, budgets, risks, RAID logs, and executive communications using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Deep hands-on expertise in Oracle EPM Cloud security administration including RBAC design, user provisioning, data access security, and compliance with SOX, ITGC, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) requirements.

Experienced with Oracle IDCS, OCI IAM, SSO, and MFA configuration. Skilled at building governance frameworks, security role matrices, and client handover documentation. Effective cross-functional partner to Finance, IT, and Internal Controls leadership; proven mentor of junior consultants and champion of delivery excellence in complex global organizations spanning healthcare, financial services, and professional services.

Principal Consultant – Oracle EPM Project Management & Security at PRADHAN VENTURES LLC (2026-06 – Present)

Founder and principal of independent Oracle EPM practice, providing end-to-end project delivery leadership and hands-on security administration for Oracle EPM Cloud engagements. Leverages 20+ years of EPM expertise to deliver high-quality, audit-compliant solutions for Finance and IT stakeholders. Niche consulting firm specializing in Oracle EPM Cloud implementations, security administration, and finance systems transformation for mid-market and enterprise clients.

• Lead Oracle EPM Cloud implementation and enhancement engagements across PBCS/EPBCS; manage full project lifecycle from initiation through post-production hypercare, including project plans, budgets, RAID logs, and steering committee communications.
• Design and implement role-based access control (RBAC) models across Oracle EPM Cloud applications; administer user provisioning and deprovisioning via Oracle IDCS and OCI IAM, and configure SSO and MFA for client environments.
• Perform SOX and ITGC access reviews, develop security role matrices and governance procedures, and support Segregation of Duties (SoD) compliance; produce client handover documentation to ensure sustainable, audit-ready operations post-engagement.
• Develop and respond to proposals, statements of work, and RFPs; identify and pursue follow-on engagement opportunities through delivery excellence and trusted relationships.

Director Financial Systems and Processes at AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2022-12 – 2026-05)

Served as project delivery lead and functional design authority for finance application implementations, integrations, and embedded controls. Owned close readiness, SOX compliance, and ITGC governance across the organization's financial systems platform. Managed cross-functional stakeholder engagement spanning Finance, IT, Internal Controls, and managed services teams through Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.

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• Led full-lifecycle project delivery for Ironclad CLM implementation—managing requirements, functional design, configuration, UAT/SIT, cutover planning, and go-live readiness; governed release milestones, scope, and risk to protect close, controls, and financial reporting integrity.
• Administered application security and user access management across enterprise finance platforms including Oracle EPM; designed access control frameworks and supported periodic Finance internal controls and ITGC access reviews, ensuring audit-compliant, role-appropriate provisioning across Finance and IT stakeholders.
• Drove automation and AI readiness initiatives including AI-powered expense reporting via SAP Concur; developed system roadmaps targeting standardization, simplification, and elimination of manual workarounds across finance processes.
• Built foundational governance artifacts including security role matrices, runbooks, SOPs, playbooks, and decision trees; established documentation repository to enable Knowledge Transfer and independent, sustainable client operations post-transition. Managed, mentored, and evaluated team performance aligned to transformation goals.

Director - Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) at STERICYCLE INC (2019-09 – 2022-12)

Served as techno-functional project delivery leader and EPM platform owner for a multi-year global Finance transformation, directing Oracle EPM Cloud and SAP implementations across planning, consolidation, and reporting domains. Delivered engagements using Agile and hybrid methodologies with strong emphasis on SOX controls, ITGC compliance, and audit-safe execution in a heavily matrixed global organization. Global leader in medical waste, document destruction sustainability services and compliance.

• Established Oracle EPM Center of Excellence (COE) in partnership with Finance, Accounting, and IT executive leadership; set strategic direction, governed security administration standards, and delivered integrated EPM solutions supporting Executive Leadership Team decision-making.
• Acted as functional design authority for SAP S/4HANA and BW/4HANA finance modules, translating Finance requirements into scalable, controlled configurations across A2R and P2P domains; governed functional testing, UAT coordination, and release readiness for all finance-impacting changes.
• Safeguarded SOX compliance and ITGC across finance platforms; implemented embedded application controls, and partnered with Internal Controls to enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) and support regulatory audit initiatives.
• Instituted Finance Master Data governance committee and change control framework, reducing master data failure rate from 50% to under 5% within three quarters driving disciplined data stewardship and establishing Finance Master Data Enablement standards aligned to enterprise MDM requirements.
• Developed enterprise-wide allocation methodology unifying disparate models into a single source of truth; presented service line profitability reporting to the Board of Directors, directly influencing divestment decisions.
• Developed and maintained KPIs, runbooks, and training materials to institutionalize operating knowledge across Finance and IT user communities; defined case management and intake logging approach to ensure support interventions were captured, categorized, and traceable; grew team capabilities through data automation and analytics.

Senior Architect Enterprise Systems at R1 RCM (2014-12 – 2019-08)

Architected, implemented and supported solutions for financial and operational systems. Leading provider of revenue cycle services and technology to the healthcare industry.

• Led business systems integration for a $250M acquisition, defining a unified global chart of accounts, harmonized processes, and cross-system data flows for rapid scaling.
• Owned and managed Oracle EPM and ERP/SaaS platforms (Infor, NetSuite, Coupa) including user provisioning, RBAC security configuration, integrations, and data modeling for a $30B+ revenue cycle business; accountable for SOX compliance, IT general controls, and platform performance across all enterprise applications.
• Generated $500K+ in annual savings through On-Premise to SaaS migrations and enforcing tighter controls; managed large onshore/offshore teams, vendors, and hosting partners.
• Developed KPIs and reporting frameworks to identify and implement efficiencies across global operations; managed vendor strategy and delivery accountability.

Manager Finance & Systems at FOLLETT CORPORATION (2006-06 – 2014-11)

Managed systems, planning and reporting for a global market leader. Championed the proliferation of Business Intelligence and Enterprise Performance Management. A foremost provider of educational tools and services that fuel the learning process.

• Managed financial systems, planning, and reporting for a multi-billion-dollar organization; owned $100M corporate expense budget and rolling forecast process.
• Consolidated IT function ($50M expense, 275 employees) into a shared services model; streamlined business unit financial planning, analysis, and monthly close processes.
• Championed proliferation of Business Intelligence and EPM; architected and delivered full life-cycle projects, system enhancements, and C-suite executive dashboards.
• Developed a Workforce Planning application for employee expense forecasting and presented it to the executive committee.

Technical Project Manager at PALLADIUM GROUP (2004-06 – 2006-06)

Implemented projects in the retail, financial services and healthcare at various clients. The industry leader in strategy execution and Enterprise Performance Management.

• Delivered EPM and financial planning implementations across retail, financial services, healthcare, publishing, and market research clients; led onshore and offshore teams.
• Built revenue/expense planning applications, capital planning modules, and amortization models; served as practice area lead for methodology, policies, and templates.

MS in Information Technology – Northwestern University

MBA – Robert Morris University

Bachelors of Commerce in Accounting – University of Bombay