Principal Solutions Architect – EPM Cloud

Role: Principal Solutions Architect – EPM Cloud

Location: Louisville, Kentucky (Onsite from day 1)

NEED 12 YRS OF EXP CANDIDATES

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Principal Solutions Architect – EPM Cloud will work closely with Digital Technology (DT), Finance business functional owners, and the Leadership team to plan, design, and execute the EPM Cloud migration with a focus on Core Financials and stakeholder requirements. This role will be responsible for driving intelligent reporting advancements, leading the design and deployment of key EPM Cloud solutions that enhance business efficiency. In addition, the Principal Solutions Architect will guide teams in addressing cloud-specific needs, recommending new features and functionalities that align with business goals, and ensuring the smooth, scalable integration of these solutions.

A key focus of this role is partnering with stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of EPM Cloud services while maintaining business continuity. The individual will collaborate with other EPM architects, developers, and program managers to ensure that all solutions are scalable and strategically aligned with long-term objectives. This position will also play a leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of EPM Cloud capabilities to support and enhance overall business operations.

• Design and architect complex, secure, and scalable EPM Cloud solutions to address intricate business challenges, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Ensure architectural consistency, coherence, and best practices are maintained across all EPM Cloud solutions, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
• Conduct deep dives into broader financial domains to fully understand specific business complexities, technological needs, and how they relate to the EPM Cloud environment.
• Develop and deliver impactful presentations, workshops, and proofs of concept to demonstrate the strategic and financial benefits of proposed solutions to stakeholders.
• Streamline and simplify business processes using Oracle Financials and related EPM Cloud modules. Standardize processes where possible by reusing objects or adopting global designs, maximizing operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Lead map-gap discussions with business users, documenting solution alternatives and providing clear recommendations to ensure optimal decisions are made with minimal customizations and long-term sustainability in mind.
• Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, partner resources, and cross-functional global teams, demonstrating the ability to influence, guide, and listen to drive consensus on critical business and technology decisions.

Primary Tasks:

• Solution Design: Develop and configure EPBCS, ARCS & FCCS solutions tailored to the organization’s planning, budgeting, and forecasting needs.
• Data Integration: Manage the integration of various data sources into EPBCS, ARCS/FCCS ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Configuration and Customization: Implement necessary configurations and customize EPBCS functionalities to align with business processes.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct comprehensive testing, including data validation and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure system readiness.
• Training and Documentation: Create detailed documentation and provide training for end-users to support effective adoption of EPBCS.
• Post-Implementation Support: Offer ongoing support, monitor system performance, and recommend enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 12 years of experience with Oracle EPM solutions (EPBCS/PBCS, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, ARCS, FCCS)
• Proficiency in calculation scripts, Groovy scripting, REST API integration, and EPM-Automate.
• Expertise in data integration and automation using Data Management, EPM Agent, and ETL solutions
• Experience migrating on-premises Hyperion solutions to Oracle Cloud (PBCS/EPBCS, ARCS, FCCS)
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle EPM Cloud infrastructure, security, and administration
• Proven ability to interact with business and technical stakeholders
• Lead delivery of end-to-end EPBCS solutions (planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting)
• Design and implement financial models, reports, and dashboards based on business requirements
• Configure and enhance EPBCS modules (Workforce Planning, Capital Asset Planning, Financials, Projects)
• Optimize EPM application performance for scalability and robustness
• Conduct workshops to gather requirements and provide strategic advice on leveraging EPM.
• Develop functional and technical specifications, test plans, and scripts
• Collaborate with finance and IT/DT teams to align EPM solutions with business goals
• Manage EPM application security, user provisioning, and integration with IDCS/LDAP
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to work effectively with Finance and IT teams.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Oracle EPM: 10 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $65 - $70