Financial Systems Administrator, FP&A

Dropbox; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a forward-thinking FP&A Systems Administrator to join their Corporate FP&A Systems team. This exciting role involves leading the management and optimization of Oracle EPM tools, ensuring seamless financial planning and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in Oracle EPM tools and advanced skills in Groovy scripting, enabling them to design scalable solutions that empower the FP&A team with actionable insights. Join a dynamic environment that values bold thinking and collaboration, where you can make a significant impact on the financial future of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO

Income Protection Plans

Business Travel Protection

Perks Allowance

Parental benefits

Access to global co-working spaces

Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance

Mental health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Oracle EPM tools and financial systems.
• Strong skills in Groovy scripting and data integration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance Oracle EPM tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Design data integration workflows and develop intuitive dashboards.

Skills

Oracle EPM tools

Groovy scripting

ASO/BSO cube architecture

Data integration

Financial systems administration

Workforce planning

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle EPM

Alteryx

ODI

Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Please refer to our Compensation section below to see what neighborhoods fall under each Zone.

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of more than 2,000 bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the flexibility of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Finance Team creates the financial infrastructure that powers our growth and scales our business. We combine analytical precision with bold thinking to build sustainable value for our company and stakeholders. More than traditional accountants, auditors, and finance managers, we're strategic partners who craft the financial architecture that enables innovation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, we continuously look for ways to drive business impact while maintaining trust, accuracy, and rigor in everything we do. If you're ready to own your impact on Dropbox’s financial future, join our Finance team.

Role Description

Dropbox is hiring a forward-thinkingFP&A Systems Administrator to join our Corporate FP&A Systems team. This role is a unique opportunity to lead the management and optimization of Oracle EPM tools, ensuring our financial planning and reporting processes are seamless and future-ready. You will design and implement scalable solutions, integrating data from modern platforms to empower our FP&A team with timely, actionable insights.

This role demands technical expertise in Oracle EPM tools—PBCS, EDM, Narrative Reporting—as well as advanced skills in Groovy scripting, ASO/BSO cube architecture, and data integration. If you are passionate about challenging the status quo and harnessing new Oracle functionalities to drive innovation, this position offers a platform to make a significant impact. Please note: This role requires candidates to be based on the West Coast/PST time zone to ensure sufficient team coverage for stakeholders based in PST.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance Oracle EPM tools (PBCS, EDM, Narrative Reporting) to support comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Design and optimize data integration workflows using tools like Alteryx, ODI, and APIs to connect platforms such as Oracle ADW, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Write advanced business rules and leverage Groovy scripting to build flexible, high-performing planning models.
• Architect solutions leveraging BSO/Hybrid and ASO cubes for robust system performance and scalability.
• Develop intuitive dashboards and advanced analytics in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Design and optimize complex allocation models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and runtime efficiency.
• Create and maintain workforce planning models, incorporating advanced calculations for headcount, compensation, and benefits.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, ensuring reliability and integrity during critical processes like forecasting and month-end close.
• Collaborate with FP&A and cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement best practices, and deliver seamless solutions.
• Proactively explore and implement new Oracle EPM functionalities from monthly and quarterly updates, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of financial systems administration experience with a proven track record inOracle EPM tools, including PBCS, EDM, and Narrative Reporting.
• Mastery of Groovy/MDX scripting, advanced business rule development, and optimization techniques for both ASO and Hybrid cubes.
• Expertise in designing and optimizing allocation models, with a focus on runtime efficiency and scalability.
• Deep experience in workforce planning, including building models for headcount, compensation, and detailed financial scenarios.
• Proven ability to design and maintain robust data integration workflows using tools like Alteryx, ODI, or equivalent ETL solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern data warehousing concepts and platforms such as Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Advanced understanding of FP&A processes, including strategic planning, bottoms-up budgeting, scenario modeling, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in performance tuning of calculations, reducing runtime, and improving user experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex system challenges under pressure.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience creating interactive dashboards and visualizations in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) or Tableau.
• Certifications in Oracle EPM, such as Oracle Planning Cloud Implementation Specialist or Oracle Data Integration certifications.
• Mastery of Groovy/MDX scripting
• Proven ability to automate workflows and implement advanced scheduling for system processes.
• Experience leading large-scale financial systems transformations or standardization projects.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with competing priorities.

Compensation

US Zone 1

This role is not available in Zone 1

US Zone 2

$121,600—$164,600 USD

US Zone 3

$108,100—$146,300 USD

The range(s) listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.

Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current US Zone locations are as follows:

• US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro
• US Zone 2: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington DC metro, and West Virginia (DC metro)
• US Zone 3: All other US locations

Benefits

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
• Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance
• Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support
• Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through Gable.to , making it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work
• Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Disability and neurodivergence support benefits

Additional benefit details are available upon request.

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Please refer to our Compensation section below to see what neighborhoods fall under each Zone.

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of more than 2,000 bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the flexibility of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Finance Team creates the financial infrastructure that powers our growth and scales our business. We combine analytical precision with bold thinking to build sustainable value for our company and stakeholders. More than traditional accountants, auditors, and finance managers, we're strategic partners who craft the financial architecture that enables innovation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, we continuously look for ways to drive business impact while maintaining trust, accuracy, and rigor in everything we do. If you're ready to own your impact on Dropbox’s financial future, join our Finance team.

Role Description

Dropbox is hiring a forward-thinkingFP&A Systems Administrator to join our Corporate FP&A Systems team. This role is a unique opportunity to lead the management and optimization of Oracle EPM tools, ensuring our financial planning and reporting processes are seamless and future-ready. You will design and implement scalable solutions, integrating data from modern platforms to empower our FP&A team with timely, actionable insights.

This role demands technical expertise in Oracle EPM tools—PBCS, EDM, Narrative Reporting—as well as advanced skills in Groovy scripting, ASO/BSO cube architecture, and data integration. If you are passionate about challenging the status quo and harnessing new Oracle functionalities to drive innovation, this position offers a platform to make a significant impact. Please note: This role requires candidates to be based on the West Coast/PST time zone to ensure sufficient team coverage for stakeholders based in PST.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance Oracle EPM tools (PBCS, EDM, Narrative Reporting) to support comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Design and optimize data integration workflows using tools like Alteryx, ODI, and APIs to connect platforms such as Oracle ADW, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Write advanced business rules and leverage Groovy scripting to build flexible, high-performing planning models.
• Architect solutions leveraging BSO/Hybrid and ASO cubes for robust system performance and scalability.
• Develop intuitive dashboards and advanced analytics in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Design and optimize complex allocation models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and runtime efficiency.
• Create and maintain workforce planning models, incorporating advanced calculations for headcount, compensation, and benefits.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, ensuring reliability and integrity during critical processes like forecasting and month-end close.
• Collaborate with FP&A and cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement best practices, and deliver seamless solutions.
• Proactively explore and implement new Oracle EPM functionalities from monthly and quarterly updates, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of financial systems administration experience with a proven track record inOracle EPM tools, including PBCS, EDM, and Narrative Reporting.
• Mastery of Groovy/MDX scripting, advanced business rule development, and optimization techniques for both ASO and Hybrid cubes.
• Expertise in designing and optimizing allocation models, with a focus on runtime efficiency and scalability.
• Deep experience in workforce planning, including building models for headcount, compensation, and detailed financial scenarios.
• Proven ability to design and maintain robust data integration workflows using tools like Alteryx, ODI, or equivalent ETL solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern data warehousing concepts and platforms such as Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Advanced understanding of FP&A processes, including strategic planning, bottoms-up budgeting, scenario modeling, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in performance tuning of calculations, reducing runtime, and improving user experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex system challenges under pressure.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience creating interactive dashboards and visualizations in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) or Tableau.
• Certifications in Oracle EPM, such as Oracle Planning Cloud Implementation Specialist or Oracle Data Integration certifications.
• Mastery of Groovy/MDX scripting
• Proven ability to automate workflows and implement advanced scheduling for system processes.
• Experience leading large-scale financial systems transformations or standardization projects.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with competing priorities.

Compensation

US Zone 1

This role is not available in Zone 1

US Zone 2

$121,600—$164,600 USD

US Zone 3

$108,100—$146,300 USD

The range(s) listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.

Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current US Zone locations are as follows:

• US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro
• US Zone 2: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington DC metro, and West Virginia (DC metro)
• US Zone 3: All other US locations

Benefits

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
• Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance
• Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support
• Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through Gable.to , making it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work
• Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Disability and neurodivergence support benefits

Additional benefit details are available upon request.

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Please refer to our Compensation section below to see what neighborhoods fall under each Zone.