Job Title: Oracle EPM Cloud Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Expert with strong functional and technical expertise in Oracle Planning (EPBCS). The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of ASO and BSO architectures, strong calculation and Groovy scripting skills, and hands-on experience with batch processing, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation across multiple source systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and support Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS).
Demonstrate deep expertise in Essbase ASO and BSO concepts, including performance optimization.
Develop and maintain business rules, calculations, and Groovy scripts. Create, execute, and troubleshoot Windows batch scripts for EPM automation processes.
Monitor, execute, and troubleshoot batch jobs and integrations.
Analyse and resolve data discrepancies across EPM, source systems, and downstream reporting.
Perform data reconciliation between Oracle EPM, Snowflake, SAP, and other upstream/downstream systems.
Write and troubleshoot Snowflake SQL queries to support data validation and issue resolution.
Collaborate with SAP teams and leverage knowledge of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) to troubleshoot integration and data flow issues.
Participate in Agile SDLC activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Support change management, deployments, and production releases.
Ensure compliance with SOX controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
Work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system reliability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Oracle EPM Strong hands-on experience with:
Oracle Planning (EPBCS) Essbase ASO & BSO EPM Automate
Scripting Advanced expertise in: Calculation scripts Groovy scripting Performance tuning and optimization
Technical & Integration Skills
Proficiency in Windows batch scripting Experience executing and troubleshooting EPM batch processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data discrepancies
Solid knowledge of Snowflake SQL
Experience working with SAP CFIN (integration and troubleshooting)
Process & Governance Strong understanding of SDLC (Agile) methodologies
Experience with Change Management processes
Knowledge of SOX compliance, controls, and audit support
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently in a staff augmentation model.