Oracle EPM Planning Architect

Argano

About The Position

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. Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high-performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever-evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management (EPCM) and/or Enterprise Data Management (EDM) is highly desirable.
Experience in leading strategic reviews is considered an advantage.

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