EPM Architect

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Job Description • We are looking for an experienced Oracle EPM Solution Architect to lead the architecture and design of complex, enterprise-scale EPM solutions. The ideal candidate will have architect-level expertise in Oracle Enterprise Planning/EPBCS or FCCS, along with a strong understanding of the broader Oracle EPM Cloud ecosystem. • You will work closely with Finance and IT stakeholders to understand business needs, define end-to-end solution architecture, and guide customers toward scalable, high-performing, and maintainable solutions. This role requires a strong combination of functional Finance knowledge and technical EPM expertise, including application design, integrations, automation, performance, and workload management. • As a trusted advisor and design authority, you will challenge requirements when appropriate, explain architectural trade-offs, promote Oracle recommended practices, and provide technical leadership to implementation teams throughout the solution lifecycle. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES About You : • Experienced Oracle EPM Solution Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale EPM solutions. • Architect-level expertise in at least one of Oracle Enterprise Planning/EPBCS or FCCS, with a strong understanding of the broader Oracle EPM Cloud landscape. • Strong functional and technical knowledge, with the ability to translate Finance requirements into scalable, high-performing, and maintainable solutions. • Good understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, Workforce and Capex Planning, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and financial consolidation and close processes. • Strong understanding of the end-to-end EPM ecosystem, including ERP/HCM source systems, data and metadata flows, integrations, reporting, security, automation, and downstream systems. • Able to serve as a trusted advisor and design authority—challenge requirements when appropriate, explain design trade-offs, and guide customers toward Oracle recommended practices rather than simply implementing every request. • Understand EPM workload and performance management, including application and dimensional design, calculations, data loads, integrations, job scheduling, concurrency, and reporting workloads. • Able to lead architecture workshops, establish solution standards, review complex designs, and provide technical direction to implementation teams. • Stay current with Oracle EPM Cloud capabilities, quarterly updates, and recommended architecture and implementation practices. Minimum Qualifications • BE, BTech, MCA, MBA in Finance, or equivalent relevant education and experience. • 10+ years of EPM experience, with significant experience implementing Oracle EPM Cloud solutions. • Demonstrated experience as an EPM Solution Architect, Application Architect, or equivalent design authority on complex implementations. • Architect-level expertise in Oracle Enterprise Planning/EPBCS or FCCS, with working knowledge of other EPM capabilities such as ARCS, EDMCS, EPCM/PCMCS, and Narrative Reporting. • Experience with at least three end-to-end EPM implementations, including architecture/design, build, integration, testing, deployment, and production transition. • Strong functional knowledge of Finance processes, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and/or financial consolidation and close. • Strong understanding of EPM application architecture, including dimensions, hierarchies, cubes, calculations, Groovy, security, reporting, and performance considerations. • Strong knowledge of EPM integration and automation, including Data Integration, Integration Agent, Pipelines, REST APIs, EPM Automate, Groovy, and integration with Oracle Fusion and other enterprise systems. • Hands-on understanding of scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Shell, or Batch. • Ability to evaluate solution options and clearly communicate architecture decisions, trade-offs, risks, performance implications, and maintainability. • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to lead technical teams and work effectively with Finance, IT, enterprise architecture, integration, and customer leadership teams. Preferred Qualifications • Experience architecting multi-application Oracle EPM Cloud landscapes and integrations with Oracle Fusion ERP/HCM and other enterprise platforms. • Knowledge of EDMCS, OAC, Essbase 19c/21c, Hybrid BSO/ASO, and multidimensional database concepts. • Experience with large-scale EPM implementations involving complex data volumes, organizational structures, currencies, and business processes. • Experience conducting architecture assessments, performance reviews, health checks, and solution modernization. • Experience leading architecture workshops, design reviews, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and mentoring EPM consultants and developers. • Understanding of EPM Cloud operations, migrations, quarterly updates, production support, SRs, RFCs, and My Oracle Support. • Relevant Oracle EPM Cloud certifications are preferred. • Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to influence customer decisions and confidently recommend the right solution. 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