• Technology Transformation - Oracle Alliance…

    Grant Thornton (Chicago, IL)


    Grant Thornton (GT) is seeking an experienced Oracle Presales Consultant to support the firm’s rapidly growing global Advisory business. In this role, you will be a key contributor to GT’s Oracle practice, delivering impactful product demonstrations, tailored solution presentations, and expert technical guidance throughout the sales cycle. This position blends deep functional knowledge with technical expertise and compelling storytelling to showcase the value of Oracle Cloud solutions and drive meaningful client engagement.

     

    You will be joining the Grant Thornton Alliance Sales team, comprised of consulting industry professionals with extensive experience in sales, alliances, marketing, and engagement within our focused Alliance ecosystems. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strategic and growing practice.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop and deliver customized Oracle Cloud demos (ERP, EPM, HCM) aligned to client needs.

    + Configure and maintain demo environments and baseline product systems.

    + Collaborate with sales teams on opportunity qualification and deal strategy.

    + Respond to RFPs/RFIs with solution-oriented content.

    + Conduct workshops and presentations for prospects.

    + Leverage Grant Thornton accelerators and industry-specific POCs to enhance demo impact.

    + Stay current on Oracle Cloud updates and emerging technologies.

    + Partner with Oracle Alliance leadership and delivery teams for seamless handoff.

     

    Required Qualifications/Expertise

     

    + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

    + 5+ years in Oracle ERP/EPM/HCM solutions; 2+ years in presales or solution consulting.

    + Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud SaaS modules (Finance, Procurement, or EPM preferred).

    + Strong demo-building and presentation skills.

    + Technical proficiency in Oracle configuration, integrations, and reporting tools.

    + Excellent communication and proposal-writing skills.

    + Oracle Cloud certifications (ERP/EPM/HCM) highly desirable.

    + Experience with custom demo environments and accelerator models.

    + Familiarity with AI-driven Oracle features and presales storytelling.

    + Demonstrated self-motivation, strong work ethic, proactive nature

    Additional Qualifications

    + Possesses a high degree of integrity at all times and in all interactions

    + Communicates openly and honestly with clients and the Grant Thornton team

    + Consistently promotes and contributes to an effective team environment

    + Readiness to travel. Must be currently eligible to work in the United States, position is not eligible for employer sponsorship

    + English: Fluent spoken and written communications skills

    + Highly organized and detail oriented

    + Flexible, adaptable and an eager self-starter

    + Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced PowerPoint skills

     

    Additional Information

     

    Ability to travel for client demos and events

    About Us

    At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

     

    In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

     

    In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

     

    Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

     

    About the Team