Ed Graham

Oracle EPM Implementation Expert | Helping finance teams streamline planning and reporting | Free assessments | Link in bio

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I am presenting Tue 9am at #UKOUGDiscover2025 - dont miss how to run successful EPM projects, please register for a copy of the slides

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🇮🇷 The lion and the sun

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Next Tuesday, the Oracle community comes together, and GK will be right in the middle of it. 💥

I'm proud to share that I will be speaking at UKOUG Discover 2025 in Birmingham.

Our “Running Successful Oracle EPM Projects,” gets straight to the heart of what makes implementations succeed (and fail).

From project setup and resourcing, to agile delivery, to the real-world lessons we’ve learnt delivering Oracle EPM across industries.

If you're leading, delivering or transforming with Oracle, this is a session you don’t want to miss.

⭐ Hear from experts
⭐ Real customer stories
⭐ Community-led content
⭐ Networking that actually leads somewhere
⭐ Innovation, collaboration and honest conversations

- we’re proud to be part of it.

📍 The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham

🗓️ 2 December 2025

🎤 Session: Running Successful Oracle EPM Projects

👤 Speaker: Ed Graham, Managing Director - GK EPM Specialists

If you’re attending, come join me, and feel free to stop by for a conversation with the GK team.

Let’s connect, collaborate and keep pushing the Oracle community forward.🚀

#UKOUG #OracleEPM #EPMCommunity #OracleCloud #FinanceTransformation #EPMProjects #GKSpecialists #ukougdiscover25 #Discover25 @UKOUG

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Our latest blog breaks down Gartner’s five modernisation paths and explains why replacing legacy systems with Oracle EPM Cloud isn’t about starting over, it’s about starting smarter.

See how leading finance teams are cutting planning cycles, boosting agility, and modernising with confidence.

📘 Read the full article:

https://t.co/Hk18IUylpM

#OracleEPM #FinanceTransformation #ERPIntegration #DigitalFinance #FPandA #Gartner #FinanceLeadership #FinanceModernisation #EPMCloud #GKInsights

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A global finance team can move from SAP to Oracle EPM in less than 48 hours using GK Integrator. No manual mapping, zero errors, full accuracy from day one.

Want to see how it works?

🔗 Download Your complete guide here:
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#OracleEPM #ERPIntegration #SAPIntegration #FinanceAutomation #EPMCloud #FinancialPlanning #DataDrivenFinance #FinanceTransformation #FPandA #DigitalFinance #GKExperts

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💡The Integration Problem

Your ERP and EPM should talk to each other, not argue.

We make Oracle EPM work seamlessly with SAP and other ERP systems.

Real-time data. No manual uploads. No Excel chaos.

Our integration tool connects Oracle EPM with ERP systems like SAP - fast, automated, and reliable.
Disconnected systems = disconnected insights.

Find out more: https://t.co/VYNF6V9abu

#OracleEPM #ERPIntegration #FinanceAutomation #SAPIntegration #DataDrivenFinance #GKExperts

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Your EPM system isn’t the problem, your implementation might be.

At GK, we make sure your team doesn’t just have Oracle EPM… they actually use it.

#OracleEPM #EPMImplementation #FinanceTransformation #FPandA #DigitalFinance #GKExperts #EPMAdoption

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Exciting news, November Oracle EPM Update is here!

This month’s release brings some major improvements designed to enhance performance, accuracy, and automation across Oracle EPM:

🔹 Enhanced Allocation Trace in Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management for deeper, node-level analysis.

🔹 Essbase upgraded to Version 21.7, delivering faster performance and improved scalability.

🔹 Advanced Predictions now available for Dynamic Calc members – enabling more accurate forecasting at every level.

Our experts at GK share their insight into what these updates mean in practice and how they can benefit your finance team.

👉 Read the full November EPM Update on our website: https://t.co/RaCPolrGPE

#OracleEPM #EnterprisePerformanceManagement #Essbase #EPMCloud #FinancialPlanning #PredictivePlanning #GKInsights

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CFOs are not judged by how much they cut, but by how much value they create.

“cost-cutting” sounds smart until it kills momentum, innovation, and morale.

According to Gartner’s 2025 CIO Report, CFOs who shift from cost reduction to strategic cost optimisation are 65% more successful in driving long-term enterprise value.

This isn’t about trimming budgets but about knowing exactly where each pound drives performance, and using Oracle EPM to model every decision before making it.

📊 With Oracle EPM, CFOs can:

✅ Link costs directly to business drivers

✅ Run what-if simulations instantly

✅ Reinvest savings into high-return areas

In 2025, the best CFOs won’t be the best cost-cutters, they’ll be the best value creators.

👉 Read the full article on our website:

https://t.co/BjpmruIHuf

#OracleEPM #FinanceTransformation #CFOInsights #Gartner #FinancialPlanning #EPM #DigitalFinance #StrategicFinance #ValueCreation #PredictivePlanning

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Gartner’s 2025 CIO Report reveals a surprising truth:

- 65% of finance teams aren’t AI-ready.

Most CFOs are under pressure to turn buzzwords like:

GenAI and predictive forecasting into measurable business outcomes.

But without clean, connected data, even the best AI tools fall short.

That’s where Oracle EPM comes in!

It transforms disconnected spreadsheets into a governed, predictive finance model, the foundation every AI-driven organisation needs.

👉 Read the full article on our website: https://t.co/NqKb6JvGwZ

#OracleEPM #FinanceTransformation #CFOInsights #Gartner #PredictivePlanning #AIFinance #FinancialPlanning #EPM #DigitalFinance #FinanceInnovation

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Remember to check out October’s EPM Update - November’s edition will be available on our website soon.

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🔔 Mid-Month Reminder:

Don’t Miss the October Oracle EPM Update, If you haven’t yet checked out the October Oracle EPM release, now’s a great time.

Here are a few highlights you’ll want to know:

October’s update focuses on flexibility, reliability, and future-readiness. From adding new custom dimensions without a rebuild, to deploying the Smart View 25.200 release for better stability, and completing the move to Forms and Dashboards 2.0, this update is all about streamlining your EPM environment. If you haven’t yet planned your 2.0 migration or Smart View rollout, now’s the time – these enhancements ensure your Oracle EPM setup is modern, scalable, and ready for what’s next.

#OracleEPM #EPMUpdate #CloudEPM #FinanceTransformation #EPMPlanning #GKIntegrator #DigitalTransformation

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Most CFOs talk about “cutting costs.”
Gartner says that era is over.

By 2028, CFOs who focus on strategic cost optimisation - not reductions - will be 65% more successful in driving enterprise value.

The difference?

Cost Cutting = Reactive, linear, painful

Strategic Cost Optimisation = Driver-led, scenario-based, reinvestment-focused

In our latest newsletter, we explain:

- What strategic cost optimisation actually means (Gartner insight)

- Why static budgeting blocks optimisation

- How Oracle EPM enables scenario-based cost agility

- Term of the Week: Driver-Based Planning - explained simply

Want it? Comment OPTIMISE and I’ll send it across.

Next: The CFO-friendly roadmap to modernising legacy finance tech.

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#CFO #OracleEPM #FPnA #CostOptimisation #FinanceTransformation #Gartner2025 #GKIntegrator #DigitalTransformation #CostOptimisation

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63% of organisations don’t have AI-ready data - yet CFOs everywhere are racing into GenAI for forecasting, scenario planning, and cost optimisation.

If your finance function still runs on spreadsheets and disconnected planning models, AI won’t transform your FP&A process - it will magnify the cracks.

In our new newsletter, we break down:

- What “AI-ready finance” actually means (Gartner insight)

- Why finance teams fail without structured EPM data models

- How Oracle EPM Cloud acts as a governed AI forecasting engine

- A 4-question self-check to see if your finance team is AI-ready

Plus:

Term of the Week - Predictive Planning explained simply

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Next issue: Cost optimisation - beyond cuts.

#CFO #OracleEPM #FPnA #FinanceTransformation #Gartner2025 #GenAI #DigitalTransformation

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The GK Integrator

As Oracle EPM specialists, we saw clients struggle with complex, expensive integrations. So, we created a solution that automates the entire flow - from SAP table to EPM report - securely, in minutes

Is The GK Integrator Right for You?
It’s built for organisations that:

- Use Oracle EPM Cloud with SAP, Dynamics 365, or SQL.
- Lose days to manual extracts and uploads.
- Rely on IT for every password reset or system change.
- Spend heavily on external consultants and bespoke scripts.
- Need secure, compliant integrations without the complexity.

See it in action >

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#OracleEPM #GKIntegrator #FinanceTransformation #SystemIntegration #SAPIntegration #DigitalFinance #ConnectedPlanning #AutomationTools #DataIntegration #EnterprisePerformanceManagement #FinanceAutomation #CloudEPM

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🔔 Mid-Month Reminder:

Don’t Miss the October Oracle EPM Update, If you haven’t yet checked out the October Oracle EPM release, now’s a great time.

Here are a few highlights you’ll want to know:

October’s update focuses on flexibility, reliability, and future-readiness. From adding new custom dimensions without a rebuild, to deploying the Smart View 25.200 release for better stability, and completing the move to Forms and Dashboards 2.0, this update is all about streamlining your EPM environment. If you haven’t yet planned your 2.0 migration or Smart View rollout, now’s the time – these enhancements ensure your Oracle EPM setup is modern, scalable, and ready for what’s next.

#OracleEPM #EPMUpdate #CloudEPM #FinanceTransformation #EPMPlanning #GKIntegrator #DigitalTransformation

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When markets move fast - whether gold jumps past $4,000/oz or the FTSE 100 hits new highs, CFOs need forecasts that keep pace.

Driver-based planning in Oracle EPM makes it possible. By linking your forecasts to real-world drivers, your plan updates automatically when oil prices, headcount, or demand change.

Here’s how companies like NEO Energy maintain agility in volatile markets:

✅ Real-time scenario modelling

✅ Rolling forecasts

✅ Full visibility across finance functions

With the GK Integrator, even complex data from SAP or other ERPs flows seamlessly into Oracle EPM - eliminating manual effort and delays.

Check yourself just how seamless the GK Integrator is:

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#OracleEPM #FinanceTransformation #FPandA #CFO #EnterprisePlanning #Budgeting #GKIntegrator #OracleCloud

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Here’s what’s keeping tech leaders up at night - and how finance can lead the change 👇

Here are the top themes shaping 2025

-AI & Automation - CIOs are prioritising intelligent automation to increase efficiency and insight across the enterprise.

-Integration - Siloed systems are blocking innovation; seamless data flow is now mission-critical.

-Cloud Platforms - Modernisation is no longer optional. Legacy systems can’t keep up with the speed of change.

-Data & Analytics - Better visibility and faster reporting remain key to confident decision-making.

- CIO–CFO Collaboration - Finance transformation is becoming a shared priority across leadership teams.

CIOs want solutions that are scalable, automated, and business-driven - not just another system to maintain.

At GK, we’re helping CIOs connect legacy ERPs like SAP to Oracle EPM Cloud, unlocking automation, integration, and data confidence.

Find out more about the GK Integrator: https://t.co/lmgy93B52X

#Gartner #CIOAgenda2025 #OracleEPM #FinanceTransformation #Automation #Integration #CloudStrategy #DigitalTransformation #Financeoffice

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The new year is just around the corner - is your finance team ready? ⏱️

Forecasts, scenario planning, and board-ready reports don’t happen overnight. But by starting your EPM journey now, you can connect your data, test multiple scenarios, and enter next year with confidence and control.

Curious how your team measures up? Reply or comment with your biggest reporting challenge.

#FinanceLeadership #OracleEPM #ConnectedPlanning #FinancialPlanning #CFOInsights #Forecasting #DriverBasedPlanning #FinanceTransformation #FPandA #NextYearReady

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October EPM update is out now 🚀 here are our highlights
1. You can now add new dimensions incrementally in without rebuilding your application
2. New 'bug-fix' version of Smart View
3. Forms & Dashboards 1.0 de-supported – reach out if you need help to migrate

https://t.co/qwkBGqGn6z