BI Report Developer

Smartedge Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Report Writer specializing in Oracle Fusion. This role involves designing and developing comprehensive reports and dashboards, collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their needs, and delivering actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Oracle reporting tools such as BI Publisher, OTBI, and OAC, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence strategic business decisions and enhance reporting capabilities. If you are passionate about data and reporting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in report writing with Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Proficiency in Oracle reporting tools and SQL for data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reports and dashboards using Oracle reporting tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Oracle Fusion certifications

Tools

Oracle BI Publisher

Oracle OTBI

Oracle Smart View

Oracle FRS

Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Job Purpose:

The Report Writer (Oracle Fusion) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reports and dashboards across all Oracle Fusion reporting tools. The individual will work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, analyse data sources, and deliver actionable insights. The role requires proficiency in Oracle Fusion applications reporting tools like BI Publisher, OTBI, Oracle Smart View, and FRS, to develop comprehensive reporting solutions that support strategic business decisions. Require good experience in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) data modelling, dashboard, and report activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop reports & dashboards using Oracle Reporting tools such as BI Publisher, OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence), FRS (Financial Reporting Studio), Smart View, and OAC (Oracle Analytics Cloud).
2. Build complex data models and data extracts to meet business requirements, ensuring high performance and data integrity.
3. Create dashboards and interactive visualisations for users to analyse real-time data.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units to gather and analyse reporting requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of data needs, report specifications, and usability (fit for use and purpose) requirements.
5. Translate business needs into technical requirements and effective report designs.
6. Provide support and training to business users on reporting tools, dashboards, and data interpretation.
7. Data Analysis & Validation: Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of report outputs.
8. Troubleshoot data inconsistencies and discrepancies, working with IT and functional teams to resolve data quality issues.
9. Refine reports for better performance and usability.
10. Document report specifications, data sources, and business logic to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability.
11. Maintain and update existing reports based on evolving business requirements or Oracle Fusion updates.
12. Ensure adherence to data governance policies and best practices for data security and compliance.
13. Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and modules landscape (Financials, Procurement, etc. and their interdependencies).
14. In-depth knowledge of Oracle reporting tools: BI Publisher, OTBI, FRS, Oracle Smart View, Narrative Reporting and OAC.
15. Familiarity with SQL, PL/SQL, and database structures for creating data models and queries.
16. Good understanding of security model on Fusion Application and OAC platform to ensure that reports are delivered to meet business requirements in a secured way.
17. Knowledge of various EPM reporting writing tools, in particular Oracle Smart View, Web Forms, Dashboards & Infolets, and Financial Reporting Studio.
18. Desirable: Knowledge of how to connect external reporting tools like Power BI and QliKSense with EPM data sources.
19. Desirable: Knowledge of Narrative Reporting and how to leverage its capabilities to build rich narrative driven reports.
20. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify reporting needs, data patterns, and business trends.
21. Ability to synthesise complex data into actionable insights and present them in a clear, understandable format.
22. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with non-technical business users to understand and translate requirements.
23. Ability to explain technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
24. Strong collaboration skills to work within cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, HR, and other departments.
25. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reporting to ensure data integrity and report reliability.
26. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
2. Oracle Fusion certifications (preferred but not mandatory).
3. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in report writing with Oracle Fusion Cloud and associated reporting tools.
4. Hands-on experience with BI Publisher, OTBI, FRS, Oracle Smart View and OAC.
5. Proven experience in SQL, database querying, and building data models.
6. Experience working in cross-functional teams and communicating with business and IT stakeholders.
7. Prior experience in creating reports & dashboard for Fusion Cloud Applications must have.
8. Experience in archive data reporting would be preferred but not mandatory.
9. Familiarity with additional Oracle Fusion tools like HCM Extracts, Financial Analytics, and Oracle Data Visualisation.
10. Experience with reporting tools outside Oracle Fusion (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for comparative data visualisation skills.
11. Knowledge of cloud computing and understanding of Oracle Autonomous Datawarehouse (ADW), Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) market place and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) would be beneficial.
12. Good understanding of how data is extracted from Fusion Cloud to OAC using BICC Connectors.
13. Good understanding of EPM modules, in particular Financials, Workforce, and Projects.
14. Understanding of EPM dimensionality and how it can be enhanced through attributes and UDAs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting