Solutions Architect - Enterprise Performance Management

INSIGHTSOFTWARE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and implement Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions. This role bridges technical implementation with business objectives, ensuring optimal financial planning and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of EPM architecture experience, expertise in SQL, and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to lead technical projects and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of EPM solution architecture and implementation experience.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformations with EPM.
• Relevant EPM certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end EPM solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead technical implementation of solutions across EPM platforms.
• Partner with finance and business teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the development team.
• Contribute to project planning and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Deep understanding of EPM concepts

Expertise in multidimensional database design

Strong knowledge of data integration patterns

Proficiency in SQL and MDX

Outstanding communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle EPM Cloud

Anaplan

SAP BPC

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect specialising in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to design, implement, and optimise EPM solutions that drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting capabilities. This role bridges business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring our EPM offering delivers strategic value and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Solution Design and Architecture: Design end-to-end EPM solutions with Insightsoftware EPM products aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. Develop solution blueprints covering data integration, application alignment, authorisation frameworks, and performance optimisation.

2. Implementation and Delivery: Lead technical implementation of solutions across Insightsoftware EPM platforms. Oversee system configurations, customisations, and integrations with ERP systems and enterprise applications. Define and implement data models, hierarchies, business rules, and calculation logic for planning and consolidation.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with finance, FP&A, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Facilitate design sessions to gather requirements and validate approaches. Collaborate with IT teams for seamless integration and present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.

4. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to development team. Establish development standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for EPM solutions. Lead proof of concepts to validate new technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced system performance and user experience.

5. Project Management Support: Contribute to project planning, estimation, and resource allocation. Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure deliverables meet quality standards within agreed timelines and support change management activities including training and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of EPM solution architecture and implementation experience
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformations with EPM
• Proven experience with latest EPM tools in market (e.g.: Oracle EPM Cloud, Pigment, OneStream, Anaplan, TM1, SAP BPC, SAC, Workday Adaptive Planning)

Skills:

• Deep understanding of EPM concepts including financial consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Expertise in multidimensional database design, and EPM-specific logic languages
• Strong knowledge of data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and API-based integrations
• Understanding of cloud architecture principles, security best practices, and hybrid deployments
• Proficiency in SQL, MDX, and data visualizations
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with financial close processes, intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and allocation methodologies
• Knowledge of industry-specific planning requirements across various sectors
• Familiarity with emerging EPM trends including predictive analytics, machine learning, and extended planning and analysis (xP&A)
• ND performance management best practices
• Industry-specific knowledge in areas such as finance, manufacturing, or retail is highly desirable
• Relevant EPM certificates (e.g.: Oracle EPM Specialist, SAP BPC Certification) are preferred
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt to changing priorities