Nadia Lodroman

Finance Transformation Consultant

As an experienced Finance and Accounting Manager with expertise in Oracle TRC, ARCS, FCC, EDM, and Narrative Reporting, I bring a unique blend of financial acumen and technical proficiency to optimize your financial processes and reporting

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I advise companies on bringing efficiency to their processes by implementing Oracle EPM solutions.

Highly motivated Finance and Accounting Manager with a proven track record of optimising financial operations, driving process improvements, and implementing best-in-class ERP solutions. Expertise in cash flow, shared services, financial accounting, Oracle solutions, and international transfer pricing.  Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to deliver strategic insights and achieve organisational goals.

Projects

Work Experience

2023-2025

Oracle EPM Consultant, Accelalpha, Ireland

In this position, I have successfully implemented Oracle Tax Reporting for a large US regional bank, streamlining their tax provision process and achieving improved accuracy. Additionally, I led the implementation of Oracle Account Reconciliation with Transaction Matching for 2 large US regional banks, automating account reconciliations and increasing efficiency.

2018-2022

EPM Solution Engineer, Oracle, Ireland

In this position, I have:

- Transformed clients' financial processes by demonstrating the power of Oracle EPM applications for planning, forecasting, consolidation, and tax reporting.

- Advised FP&A teams on automating planning cycles, incorporating machine learning, and ensuring compliance within auditable structures.

- Assisted Controllership teams in streamlining data collection from disparate sources, implementing complex consolidation methodologies, and producing presentation-ready financial reports.

- Guided Tax leaders in adopting technology to gain control over corporate tax calculations, addressing increased regulatory scrutiny (CT reporting, Pillar II), and aligning with ESG reporting requirements.


2017-2018

Global Intercompany Manager | Oath (fka Yahoo! Inc), Ireland 

In this position, I played a key role in:

- Executing global transfer pricing models in close collaboration with Legal and Tax teams.

- Supported the successful migration of the trial balance from SAP into Oracle ERP and meticulously set up new intercompany contracts.

- Partnered with Treasury to implement strategies mitigating FX risk arising from intercompany settlements.

- Provided in-depth analysis supporting audit requirements in areas like transfer pricing, country-by-country reporting (CbCR), and SOX compliance.

2014-2017

Global Intercompany Analyst | Yahoo! Inc, Ireland

In this position, I have:

- Conducted comprehensive P&L and Balance Sheet analysis, delivering insightful variance commentary.

- Prepared and rigorously reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

- Actively participated in internal and external audits, ensuring SOX controls were robust and effective.

- Contributed to the testing and implementation of new Accounts Reconciliation tools and an ERP migration.

2009-2014

Manager/Process Manager | Genpact, Romania (Yahoo! secondment)

In this position, I have:

- Led period-end closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, and preparation of VAT returns in accordance with US GAAP.

- Identified critical issues impacting credit card reconciliations and implemented solutions, significantly reducing unreconciled balances.

- Developed comprehensive process documentation and utilised Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency.

- Successfully trained and transitioned responsibilities to an offshore team.


Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer | Sinterom SA, Romania | 2007 - 2009

Chief Accountant | Pharmafarm SA, Romania | 2002 - 2007


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Oracle EPM Projects

Oracle Tax Reporting (TRCS) for a Regional Bank in the US


Delivered a high-impact Oracle TRCS solution for a regional US bank. By automating complex tax calculations across 15 entities and 18 states, this project freed up valuable time for the finance team and ensured greater accuracy in tax reporting. Tax Automation rules were created to streamline the Tax Accounts Rollforward reconciliations, including the use of Current Tax Payable Forms.


By using Enterprise Journals, they were able to post monthly tax provision journals directly into the Oracle ERP.


Daily integration were using a series of EPM Automate scripts to orchestrate the data import from Oracle's Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS).

Client: US Mid-West based

Size: $12 billion banking assets

Project timeline: Feb-23 to Jul-23

Oracle Account Reconciliation (ARCS) for a Regional Bank in the US


Enabled a regional US bank to automate their high-volume transaction reconciliation process by implementing Oracle ARCS. This solution handled over 100,000 transactions daily, worth in excess of $5 billion, streamlining their operations with the Federal Reserve and Automated Clearing House.


I spearheaded a redesign of the Reconciliation Compliance process, enabling the bank to efficiently group and reconcile 8,000+ balance sheet accounts. By integrating automated updates for Fixed Assets, CIP and Multi-Period Accounting directly from their Oracle ERP, and leveraging EPM Automate scripts to orchestrate data imports from 40+ systems, I significantly streamlined their reconciliation process.

Client: US Mid-West based

Size: $12 billion banking assets

Project timeline: Nov-23 to Dec-24

Oracle Account Reconciliation (ARCS) for a Regional Bank in the US


Led the implementation of Oracle ARCS at a regional bank in the United States. This solution automated the matching of over 300,000 daily banking transactions, exceeding $14 billion in value, and streamlined their interactions with the Federal Reserve and Automated Clearing House.


Additionally, I implemented Reconciliation Compliance, enabling the bank to efficiently group and reconcile over 20,000 balance sheet accounts.


Daily integration were using a series of EPM Automate scripts to orchestrate the data import from multiple various source systems.



Client: US Connecticut based

Size: $75 billion banking assets

Project timeline: Nov-23 to Aug-24

All things Oracle EPM

Accountant consolidating financial statements manually
by Nadia Lodroman 30 March 2025
Oracle FCCS has introduced a new "organisation by period" ownership engine, a significant enhancement allowing for more accurate and flexible financial consolidation. This updated feature addresses the limitations of previous versions by enabling users to define ownership percentages that can change within a reporting period, rather than only at the period's start. The sources highlight benefits such as increased accuracy, improved flexibility in handling mid-period ownership changes like acquisitions and divestitures, and enhanced auditability. Ultimately, this development streamlines the management of complex ownership structures, leading to more reliable financial reporting and analysis for FCCS customers.
by Nadia Lodroman 24 March 2025
In the intricate landscape of corporate finance, the tax department often stands as a small but mighty force. While they may be one of the leanest teams within an organization, their impact reverberates throughout the entire company, influencing decisions made by CEOs, shareholders, investors, and even affecting relationships with customers and vendors. The accuracy and efficiency of their work are paramount. For years, tax professionals have relied on the familiar comfort of Excel spreadsheets to navigate the complex calculations of current and deferred tax provisions, track tax credits and losses, and manage tax liabilities across individual entities and consolidated groups. These spreadsheets, painstakingly crafted and meticulously maintained, have become trusted tools, a testament to the dedication and expertise of the tax team. However, the inherent limitations of manual spreadsheet-based processes are undeniable. The risk of errors, the time-consuming nature of recalculations, and the challenges of maintaining audit trails can create significant bottlenecks and potential liabilities. This is where Oracle Tax Reporting steps in, offering a powerful and secure solution to streamline and enhance the tax provision process. Why Oracle Tax Reporting? Powerful Tax Automation Engine: Oracle Tax Reporting's robust automation engine eliminates the need for manual calculations, significantly reducing the risk of errors and freeing up valuable time for strategic analysis. Recalculating tax provisions with the latest data, a task that could take hours or even days in Excel, can be achieved in minutes with 100% accuracy. Enhanced Auditability and Traceability: With built-in audit trails and comprehensive documentation, Oracle Tax Reporting provides complete transparency and traceability for all tax calculations. This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and simplifies the audit process. Familiar Forms and Schedules: Oracle Tax Reporting offers a wealth of predefined forms and schedules that closely resemble the familiar Excel spreadsheets that tax professionals have come to rely on. This eases the transition and allows for a smooth adoption of the new system. Secure and Centralized Data Management: Oracle Tax Reporting provides a secure and centralized platform for managing all tax-related data, eliminating the risks associated with multiple versions of spreadsheets and ensuring data integrity. Efficiency and Accuracy: Imagine being able to recalculate your tax provision with updated data, and have the confidence to know the numbers are 100% accurate, within minutes. This is the power of Oracle Tax Reporting. Expert Consulting: A skilled consultant, equipped with both functional and business expertise, can play a pivotal role in implementing and optimising Oracle Tax Reporting. They can help tax teams leverage the full potential of the platform, ensuring a seamless transition and maximising efficiency. The Bottom Line: While Excel spreadsheets have served as a reliable tool for many years, the modern tax landscape demands a more robust and efficient solution. Oracle Tax Reporting empowers lean tax teams by automating complex calculations, enhancing auditability, and providing a secure and centralized platform for managing tax data. By embracing this powerful technology, tax professionals can focus on strategic analysis and value creation, knowing that their calculations are accurate, auditable, and completed efficiently.
by Nadia Lodroman 21 March 2025
Oracle Account Reconciliation (ARCS) is a powerful tool for streamlining your reconciliation processes. Its workflow automation rules offer significant time savings and ensure consistency. However, the "prevent" action, designed to halt workflow progression based on specific conditions, can be a double-edged sword. Misconfigurations can lead to unexpected roadblocks and frustration. Let's dive into how to get it right. The Power (and Peril) of "Prevent" Rules Workflow automation in ARCS allows you to define rules that trigger actions based on reconciliation attributes. The "prevent" action is particularly useful for enforcing compliance and quality standards. For example, you might want to: Prevent a reconciliation from being approved if supporting documentation is missing. Block a reconciliation if the period activity exceeds a certain threshold. Ensure critical fields are populated before moving to the next stage. However, the "prevent" action's strict nature means that even minor errors in rule setup can cause significant disruptions. Common Mistakes to Avoid Overly Complex Conditions: Complex rules with multiple conditions can be difficult to debug and maintain. Keep your conditions as simple and clear as possible. Incorrect Logical Operators: Using the wrong logical operators (AND/OR) can lead to unintended outcomes. Carefully consider the relationship between your conditions. Missing Edge Cases: Failing to account for all possible scenarios can result in rules that either fail to trigger when they should or trigger when they shouldn't. Lack of Clear Error Messages: Generic error messages provide little guidance to users. Make sure your custom error messages are specific and actionable. Testing Deficiencies: Insufficient testing can lead to rules that function differently in production than in development. Thoroughly test your rules with various data sets. Correct Setup Example: "Prevent" Rule Let's consider a scenario where you want to prevent a reconciliation from being submitted if an attachment is missing and the period activity is over $500,000 USD. Create Attributes: Set up a "Multi-Line Text Box" attribute for attachments with the "Required" option enabled for Preparers. Ensure you have an attribute that captures "Period Activity" as a number. Create a "Prevent Reconciliation Submission" Rule: Go to your format settings and create a new rule. Select "Prevent Reconciliation Submission" as the rule type. Set the condition to: "Attachment is missing AND Period Activity is greater than 500,000". Add a user-friendly message that will be displayed to the preparer if the rule is triggered, such as "Reconciliation cannot be submitted. Please attach the required documentation as the period activity exceeds $500,000." Testing: Thoroughly test the rule with various scenarios: Reconciliation with attachment and activity over $500,000 (should be allowed). Reconciliation without attachment and activity over $500,000 (should be prevented). Reconciliation without attachment and activity under $500,000 (should be allowed). Key Considerations User-Friendly Messages: Always provide clear and informative messages to the users when a "prevent" rule is triggered. This helps them understand why they cannot proceed and what actions they need to take. Thorough Testing: Testing is paramount. Create a comprehensive test plan that covers all possible scenarios and edge cases. Rule Maintenance: Regularly review your workflow automation rules to ensure they are still relevant and effective. As business processes change, rules may need to be updated or removed. By following these guidelines, you can effectively use workflow automation "prevent" rules in Oracle Account Reconciliation to enforce controls and improve the accuracy of your reconciliation process.
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Education

2001-2006

Dimitrie Cantemir University, Romania

Master of Laws (LLM)

1995-1999

Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business/Managerial Economics,


Oracle Account Reconciliation       

Streamline High-Volume Transaction Reconciliation with ARC

  • Helping clients optimise their use of Oracle ARC to maximise efficiency and automation.
  • Connecting Oracle ARC with existing ERP and financial systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud ERP, OTBI Reports, Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close, BAI and Text files, etc)
  • Custom Reports
  • Custom Dashboards
  • Group Reconciliations
  • Providing user training and ongoing support.
  • Tailoring Oracle ARC workflow rules to ensure SOX compliance.                                                                                                                                                 
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Oracle Tax Reporting


Reduce Risk and Improve Efficiency with Oracle Tax Reporting

  • Full lifecycle implementation of Oracle Tax Reporting, including needs assessment, configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live support.
  • Tailoring Oracle Tax Reporting to unique business requirements.
  • Connecting Oracle Tax Reporting with existing ERP and financial systems.
  • Providing user training and ongoing support.
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing, media, financial services and oil and gas
  • IFRS and US GAAP expertise                                                                                                                               
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Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM)

Comprehensive Data Management for the Modern Enterprise                     

  • Full lifecycle implementation of Oracle EDM, including needs assessment, design, configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live support.
  • Tailoring Oracle EDM to unique business requirements and data models.
  • Connecting Oracle EDM with existing applications and systems (e.g., ERP, FCC, TRC, Planning)
  • Establishing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Implementing data quality rules, validation, and cleansing processes.                                                     
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Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close



Accelerate Your Financial Close with Oracle FCCS

  • Helping clients optimise their use of Oracle FCC to maximise efficiency and automation.
  • Tailoring Oracle FCC to unique business requirements, including chart of accounts mapping, currency translations, and Intercompany eliminations.
  • Connecting Oracle FCC with existing ERP and financial systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle ARC, Oracle Tax Reporting).
  • Providing user training and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and efficient use of the system.
  • Helping clients optimize their use of Oracle FCC to maximise automation, streamline workflows, and improve reporting.
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Oracle Narrative Reporting


Reduce Reporting Preparation and Improve Efficiency with Oracle Narrative Reporting

  • Full lifecycle implementation of Oracle NR, including needs assessment, configuration, report design, data integration, and user training.
  • Tailoring Oracle NR to unique reporting requirements, including branding, report templates, and workflow automation.
  • Connecting Oracle NR with various data sources, including Oracle EPM Cloud, Oracle Cloud ERP, etc.
  • Providing comprehensive user training and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and effective report creation.
  • Helping clients optimise their use of Oracle NR to streamline report production, improve collaboration, and enhance report quality.
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Advisory Services

Our advisory services help you identify and address your business needs. We will work with you to develop a customised plan that will help you achieve your goals.



Training

Our training services will help your employees develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. 




Remediation Services  

Our remediation services will help you address any issues that may arise during the implementation of your plan. We will work with you to resolve any problems and ensure that your project is successful.

Full Life Cycle Implementation Services

Our full life cycle implementation services will help you implement your plan and achieve your goals. We will provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed.


Change Management



Our change management services will help you navigate change effectively. We will work with you to develop a change management strategy, communicate changes to your employees, and manage resistance to change.

Fractional CFO



Our diverse experience across industries like pharma, manufacturing, media, and IT, coupled with our expertise in scaling businesses of all sizes, allows us to provide insightful financial leadership and strategic guidance.

Professional skills

Oracle EPM

Tax Technology

Finance Business Transformation

IFRS/US GAAP


Languages

English

Romanian

Danish (beginner)

Spanish (beginner)

Get in Touch

Want to hear more about how I can help your project succeed. Send me an email or call me and let's talk about your needs.

Call: +353 (0) 86 796 1176


Write: nadia@lodroman.com

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