Oracle EPM Cloud Lead Consultant - 00070812381

Cognizant; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) Plan and Contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Lead Consultant in a hybrid role based in Mountain View, CA. You will lead architecture, design, and delivery of EPBCS/PBCS, FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, and Narrative Reporting, driving budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation initiatives.

You will mentor teams, manage integrations with OIC and REST APIs, and partner with Finance and IT to deliver scalable, transformative finance solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience implementing and supporting Oracle EPM solutions.
• Strong expertise in Oracle EPM Cloud modules including EPBCS/PBCS, FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting, and Smart View.
• Proven experience leading Oracle EPM Cloud implementation projects from requirements gathering through production deployment.
• Hands-on experience designing budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, reconciliation, and reporting solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Data Integration, EPM Automate, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Essbase and Groovy scripting.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture, discovery sessions, and requirements workshops for Oracle EPM Cloud initiatives.
• Design, configure, and implement Oracle EPM Cloud solutions including EPBCS/PBCS, FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, and Narrative Reporting.
• Develop budgeting, planning, forecasting, financial close, consolidation, and management reporting processes.
• Lead end-to-end Oracle EPM Cloud implementation, enhancement, and support engagements.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives in partnership with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, and IT teams.
• Manage and execute data integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Data Integration, EPM Automate, and REST APIs.
• Support and optimize Essbase and Groovy-based business rules, calculations, and automation processes.
• Lead BlackLine Reconciliation to Oracle ARCS migration initiatives, including assessment, design, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consulting partners to define solution roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor project team members, and promote Oracle EPM architecture best practices.

Skills

Oracle EPM Cloud

EPBCS/PBCS

FCCS

ARCS

Narrative Reporting

Groovy scripting

OIC

Data Integration

REST APIs

Stakeholder management

Tools

Essbase

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Lead Consultant with strong expertise in Oracle EPM implementations, support, and finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end Oracle EPM Cloud projects, collaborate with finance and technology stakeholders, and deliver scalable planning, consolidation, reconciliation, and reporting solutions that align with business objectives.

In this Role You Will

• Lead solution architecture, discovery sessions, and requirements workshops for Oracle EPM Cloud initiatives.
• Design, configure, and implement Oracle EPM Cloud solutions including EPBCS/PBCS, FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, and Narrative Reporting.
• Develop budgeting, planning, forecasting, financial close, consolidation, and management reporting processes.
• Lead end-to-end Oracle EPM Cloud implementation, enhancement, and support engagements.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives in partnership with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, and IT teams.
• Manage and execute data integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Data Integration, EPM Automate, and REST APIs.
• Support and optimize Essbase and Groovy-based business rules, calculations, and automation processes.
• Lead BlackLine Reconciliation to Oracle ARCS migration initiatives, including assessment, design, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consulting partners to define solution roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor project team members, and promote Oracle EPM architecture best practices.

Work Model: Hybrid to Mountain view, CA

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 7+ years of experience implementing and supporting Oracle EPM solutions.
• Strong expertise in Oracle EPM Cloud modules including EPBCS/PBCS, FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting, and Smart View.
• Proven experience leading Oracle EPM Cloud implementation projects from requirements gathering through production deployment.
• Hands-on experience designing budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, reconciliation, and reporting solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Data Integration, EPM Automate, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Essbase and Groovy scripting.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and IT teams.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience migrating BlackLine Reconciliation solutions to Oracle ARCS.
• Oracle EPM Cloud certifications.
• Experience integrating Oracle EPM Cloud with Oracle ERP Cloud and Oracle Fusion Financials.
• Experience defining enterprise finance transformation roadmaps and target-state architectures.
• Knowledge of financial planning, account reconciliations, close management, and governance processes.
• Prior experience leading offshore/onshore teams and managing external consulting partners.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $116,100 - $156,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.