Oracle EPM Cloud Expert

Job Title: Oracle EPM Cloud Expert
Job Location - Chicago, IL
Duration - 03 Months
Hours Per Day / Hours Per Week - 40 Hrs/Per Week Minimum
Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours - M-F 8:00am-5:00pm CST, Hybrid (onsite Tues-Thurs)

Must Haves

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS)
• Deep expertise in Essbase (ASO BSO cubes)
• Advanced SQL (Snowflake preferred)
• Experience with calculation scripts and Groovy scripting
• Proven ability to troubleshoot data issues and reconcile across systems
• Experience with EPM automation (EPM Automate, batch scripting)

Q&A

Hands-On vs. Functional Ownership

This role involves hands-on development work, including loading and reloading data in Oracle applications. It also includes validating data accuracy and supporting the business in performing reconciliation.

Integration & Data Complexity

Integrations are from Snowflake; reconciliations are complex but mostly require Advanced SQL knowledge to help with troubleshooting and reconciliation.

Top Priorities in First 30 Days

Executing batch jobs, master data updates, calculations updates whenever required, and resolving data discrepancies.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Expert with strong functional and technical expertise in Oracle Planning (EPBCS). The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of ASO and BSO architectures, strong calculation and Groovy scripting skills, and hands-on experience with batch processing, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation across multiple source systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS).
• Demonstrate deep expertise in Essbase ASO and BSO concepts, including performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain business rules, calculations, and Groovy scripts.
• Create, execute, and troubleshoot Windows batch scripts for EPM automation processes.
• Monitor, execute, and troubleshoot batch jobs and integrations.
• Analyze and resolve data discrepancies across EPM, source systems, and downstream reporting.
• Perform data reconciliation between Oracle EPM, Snowflake, SAP, and other upstream/downstream systems.
• Write and troubleshoot Snowflake SQL queries to support data validation and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with SAP teams and leverage knowledge of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) to troubleshoot integration and data flow issues.
• Participate in Agile SDLC activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support change management, deployments, and production releases.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Oracle EPM

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Planning (EPBCS)
• Essbase ASO & BSO
• EPM Automate Scripting

Advanced Expertise in:

• Calculation scripts
• Groovy scripting
• Performance tuning and optimization

Technical & Integration Skills

• Proficiency in Windows batch scripting
• Experience executing and troubleshooting EPM batch processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data discrepancies
• Solid knowledge of Snowflake SQL
• Experience working with SAP CFIN (integration and troubleshooting)

Process & Governance

• Strong understanding of SDLC (Agile) methodologies
• Experience with Change Management processes
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, controls, and audit support

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a staff augmentation model