Oracle EPM Associate manager

As an Oracle EPM Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-wide planning and budgeting solutions using Oracle EPBCS / Hyperion Planning. You will work closely with finance and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance applications aligned with organizational goals.Key Responsibilities1. Planning Application Design & OwnershipDesign, develop, and maintain scalable planning applications (forms, dashboards, cubes, dimensional models).Define and manage metadata (dimensions, hierarchies, attributes) aligned with business requirements.Ensure adherence to Oracle EPM best practices for usability, performance, and design standards.2. Calculation & Business Logic DevelopmentDevelop and maintain Calculation Manager rules and business logic using Groovy scripting.Utilize Groovy APIs (DataGrid, Cube, Member, Application) for dynamic calculations and automation.Optimize performance and ensure efficient execution during planning cycles.3. Planning Cycle ManagementSupport end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and rolling planning processes.Enable driver-based planning, scenario modeling, and version control.Design workflows and approvals aligned with governance requirements.4. Task Manager & Process AutomationConfigure and manage Task Manager / Task Lists for planning execution.Automate processes using EPM Automate and REST APIs (data loads, metadata refresh, scheduling).Monitor batch jobs and ensure smooth execution of planning cycles.5. Data Integration & ManagementDesign and manage integrations using FDMEE, Data Management, or ODI.Integrate Oracle EPM with Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud ERP, and other systems.Implement validation, reconciliation, and error-handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity.6. Reporting & AnalyticsDevelop reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analysis using Smart View and EPM tools.Provide financial insights, variance analysis, and KPI tracking.Align reporting outputs with business and executive requirements.7. Security & Access ControlDesign and maintain role-based security across applications and data access.Manage user provisioning in compliance with organizational policies.8. Financial Alignment & Close IntegrationAlign planning data with actuals and financial consolidation systems (e.g., FCCS).Support integration between planning and financial close processes.Ensure consistency across planning, consolidation, and reporting layers.9. Narrative Reporting (Preferred)Develop and maintain reports using Oracle Narrative Reporting.Enable integration of financial data with executive commentary.10. System Administration & Environment ManagementManage application lifecycle (LCM, migrations, backups, environment refresh).Support Oracle monthly updates and patch releases.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.11. Stakeholder EngagementCollaborate with finance and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.Conduct workshops and provide solution design recommendations.12. User Support & DocumentationProvide user support, issue resolution, and continuous improvements.Deliver training and maintain user/technical documentation.