A leading technology solutions provider in Riyadh is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design and implementation of Oracle Hyperion Planning applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience, a strong grasp of financial planning processes, and the ability to collaborate with finance teams during budget cycles. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to critical financial functions.
Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Hyperion Planning (11.x or higher).
Proven experience in implementing Planning and Budgeting solutions across industries.
Strong understanding of Essbase (BSO/ASO), Smart View, and Excel integration.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of Oracle Hyperion Planning applications.
Gather business requirements and translate them into functional and technical designs.
Provide end-user support and training for Planning and budgeting processes.
Skills
Oracle Hyperion Planning
Essbase
Business Analysis
Data Integration
Problem-solving
Financial Planning
Tools
FDMEE
ODI
Hyperion Financial Reporting
Job description
Overview
The Job Description
Lead the design, development, and implementation of Oracle Hyperion Planning applications.
Gather business requirements and translate them into functional and technical designs.
Develop and maintain Planning forms, business rules, calculation scripts, and task lists.
Build and optimize Essbase cubes (BSO/ASO) to support planning and forecasting models.
Design and manage metadata, data loads, and integrations with source systems via FDMEE or ODI.
Configure security, workflow, and approval processes within the Planning application.
Provide end-user support and training for Planning and budgeting processes.
Collaborate with finance teams during budget cycles, forecast submissions, and close periods.
Support application upgrades, patching, and environment migrations in coordination with DBA teams.
Document technical designs, process flows, and user guides.
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Hyperion Planning (11.x or higher).
Proven experience in implementing Planning and Budgeting solutions across industries.
Strong understanding of Essbase (BSO/ASO), Smart View, and Excel integration.
Experience with Hyperion Financial Reporting and Web Analysis.
Familiarity with FDMEE, ODI, or other ETL tools for data integration.
Experience with Hyperion security models, approval workflows, and task lists.
Exposure to Hyperion Cloud (EPBCS/PBCS) is a strong plus.
Involvement in full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to go-live and support.
Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Proficiency in writing business rules, calculation scripts, and Essbase formulas.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with finance users, stakeholders, and technical teams.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Experience working in agile or waterfall project environments.
Capable of leading workshops, training sessions, and user adoption activities.
Certification in Oracle EPM Planning or Cloud (optional but preferred).