Oracle EPM Planning Architect

Keste; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Argano is seeking an experienced Planning & Essbase Architect to design and implement Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions. The role requires deep financial planning knowledge, strong technical skills, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable systems.

The candidate will lead implementations, develop Essbase cubes and scripts, optimize performance, and provide ongoing support. Travel within the US is required; presales and mentoring are also part of the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and supporting Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions.
• Strong proficiency with Oracle Hyperion EPM Suite including Planning, Essbase, Calculation Manager, Narrative/Management Reporting, Groovy scripting, and Smart View.
• Experience completing multiple end-to-end Planning solutions.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, planning, consolidation and reporting processes.
• Solid SQL and data integration knowledge.
• Travel ability within the US.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions tailored to meet business requirements and financial/operational planning processes.
• Lead the implementation of EPM Planning and Essbase solutions, including installation, configuration, customization, and integration with other systems.
• Develop and maintain Essbase cubes, calculation scripts, business rules, and Essbase databases to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution architecture, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Optimize performance and scalability of EPM Planning and Essbase applications through performance tuning, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Planning and Essbase applications, including issue resolution, system enhancements, and user training.
• Stay current with Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase product updates, patches, and best practices, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Participate in presales activities, as needed, to develop client solutions and presentations, and to demonstrate, present, and explain Argano’s offerings to prospective clients.
• Perform technical evaluations of current EPM solutions and offer guidance.
• Experience in leading strategic reviews is considered an advantage.
• Mentor junior team members and share expertise in Planning and Essbase technologies

Skills

Oracle EPM

Essbase

SQL

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Presales support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field

Tools

Groovy scripting

Narrative/Management Reporting

Smart View

EPM Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Argano is seeking an experienced Planning & Essbase Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Planning and Essbase solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of financial planning processes, excellent technical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect and design Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions tailored to meet business requirements and financial/operational planning processes.


• Lead the implementation of EPM Planning and Essbase solutions, including installation, configuration, customization, and integration with other systems.


• Develop and maintain Essbase cubes, calculation scripts, business rules, and Essbase databases to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.


• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution architecture, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.


• Optimize performance and scalability of EPM Planning and Essbase applications through performance tuning, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.


• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Planning and Essbase applications, including issue resolution, system enhancements, and user training.


• Stay current with Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase product updates, patches, and best practices, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.


• Participate in presales activities, as needed, to develop client solutions and presentations, and to demonstrate, present, and explain Argano’s offerings to prospective clients.


• Perform technical evaluations of current EPM solutions and offer guidance.


• Experience in leading strategic reviews is considered an advantage.


• Mentor junior team members and share expertise in Planning and Essbase technologies

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and supporting Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions.


• Strong proficiency in Oracle Hyperion EPM Suite (On-Premise and Cloud), including EPM Planning, Essbase, Calculation Manager, Narrative/Management Reporting, Groovy scripting, and Smart View. Familiarity with Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management (EPCM) and/or Enterprise Data Management (EDM) is highly desirable.


• Must have completed at least 5 end-to-end implementations for Planning solutions involving multiple modules


• Experience in process reengineering, designing and implementing business performance management applications including budgeting, forecasting, planning, consolidation, and reporting, including understanding of finance and accounting principles.


• Solid understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data integration techniques.


• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to advise clients on strategic EPM/Systems direction.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


• Must be fully available to travel within the US.