Oracle Cloud EPM Planning Implementation Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Planning Consultant to support the implementation enhancement and optimization of Oracle EPM solutions. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) / Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS) financial modeling forecasting and integration with other enterprise applications. Strong skills in Hyperion Planning Essbase data management and scripting (Groovy MDX SQL) are preferred. The role requires handson configuration stakeholder collaboration and troubleshooting to ensure seamless planning and reporting processes.

Lead the design configuration and implementation of Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS) solutions.

Develop and customize EPBCS modules including Financials Workforce Capital Projects and Strategic Modeling.

Configure data forms task lists dashboards business rules and approval workflows.

Ensure proper integration of EPBCS with ERP HCM and other enterprise systems.

Collaborate with finance teams to understand planning budgeting and forecasting needs.

Design and implement driverbased planning rolling forecasts and scenario analysis.

Develop financial models to support revenue expense workforce and capital planning.

Develop and optimize business rules Groovy scripts and calculation scripts for dynamic planning processes.

Utilize MDX and Smart View for advanced reporting and analysis.

Automate financial processes using EPBCS scripting capabilities.

Configure Data Management (DM/FDMEE) for seamless data loads from ERP and other source systems.

Develop ETL processes and manage data mappings validation and reconciliation.

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial planning models.

Optimize EPBCS models Essbase cubes and calculation scripts for better performance.

Monitor system health and troubleshoot performancerelated issues.

Manage system upgrades patches and maintenance activities.

Conduct training sessions and create user documentation for business users and administrators.

Provide postimplementation support and enhancements based on business feedback.

Ensure smooth user adoption and compliance with best practices.

Gather business requirements and translate them into EPBCS functional designs.

Work closely with finance IT and business teams to align EPBCS with enterprise financial processes.

Manage project deliverables timelines and risk mitigation strategies.

Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.

Oracle EPM / EPBCS Certification (preferred but not mandatory).

Additional certifications in cloud technologies data integration or financial planning are a plus.

3 to 6 years of handson experience in implementing Oracle EPBCS / PBCS solutions.

Strong expertise in configuring EPBCS modules (Financials Workforce Capital Projects Strategic Modeling).

Experience in designing and developing business rules Groovy scripts and calculation scripts.

Proficiency in Smart View Forms Task Lists Data Management (DM/FDMEE) and Essbase cube optimization.

Handson experience in integrating EPBCS with ERP HCM and other enterprise applications.

Experience in REST/SOAP API integrations SQL scripting and ETL tools for data migration.

Deep understanding of financial planning budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.

Knowledge of driverbased planning rolling forecasts multiscenario planning and cash flow modeling.

Experience in gathering business requirements and translating them into EPBCS functional solutions.

Industry experience in finance banking retail manufacturing healthcare or IT services is a plus.

Experience in fullcycle EPBCS implementations including requirement gathering design development testing and deployment.

Ability to lead workshops and training sessions for business users and finance teams.

Exposure to project methodologies (Agile Scrum or Waterfall) and tools like JIRA Confluence or MS Project.

Ability to manage system testing user acceptance testing (UAT) and postgolive support.

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to troubleshoot implementation challenges.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to work with finance and IT teams.

Ability to document technical and functional specifications.

Selfmotivated adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.