Oracle EPM-FCCS, PBCS (Techno-Functional)

Job Location: Must be local to or relocate to the MD / DC / NoVA area

Job description: The Oracle EPM Solution Architect will lead Oracle EPM (FCCS, ARCS, DM, ePBCS, EDMCS) solutions through full cycle – requirements and design, development, testing, training, implementation, and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Oracle EPM (FCCS, ARCS, DM, ePBCS, EDMCS) solutions through full cycle – requirements and design, development, testing, training, implementation, and support
• Design and deliver Oracle EPM Cloud functional architecture strategy with leading practices throughout all phases of an EPM Cloud Transformation
•  Expert in gathering business and functional requirements to set the direction of solution delivery aligned to business goals
• Apply business and functional knowledge and expertise, working in collaboration with the engagement teams, in the implementation of business-aligned Oracle EPM solutions
• Advise implementation team on best practices in planning and building planning applications for business rules, loading data to set up planning scenarios.
• Lead Testing and Training Programs during EPM Cloud Transformations
• Help drive continuous process improvement of key controls and processes
• Support change management programs to increase adoption for our clients with the EPM Cloud Solution
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance counselling to consultants and client team members
• Helps to establish critical path, milestones, delivery dates, and review client deliverables to ensure they meet client acceptance criteria.
• Provides leadership throughout the lifecycles of a project, guiding the understanding the project team has through design and development to ensure project requirements are met.

Required Skills: 

• Experience with the functional and operational aspects of Oracle EPM Cloud (SaaS) suite products: application design, development of various application artifacts such as forms and rules, testing, troubleshooting (working in conjunction with Oracle Support as needed), pre- and post-implementation activities
• Experience integrating EPM with other systems using Data Management, adaptors, etc.·      
• Extensive hands-on experience in at least two (and preferably more) of the following modules: 
• EPBCS, PCMCS, FCCS, TRCS, ARCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting, Data Management, DRM
• Ability to maintain Optimum availability of EPM Environments
• Ability to create, monitor, and migrate product-related application artifacts proactively
• Deep functional knowledge around financial systems and processes
• Strong problem-solving skills (from an Applications/Functional/Operational perspective) with the ability to exercise mature judgement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and master unfamiliar concepts quickly with little supervision
• Knowledge of EPM Automate; scripting a plus (Batch, VBScript, Python, and/or PowerShell)
• Qualified candidates must have a BS or BA degree in Finance, Business, Technology, or equivalent degree
• 3+ years of Financial Planning, Reporting and/or Analysis
• 3 to 5 years of implementation experience with Oracle EPM Products
• 2 + years of experience with Oracle EPM Cloud Products and Solutions (FCCS, ARCS, PBCS, EDMCS)
• Ability to quickly understand and decompose financial, business, and technical c