Oracle PBCS/EPBCS Consultant

Job Role: Oracle PBCS/EPBCS Consultant

Location: Remote (ET Hours)

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:

We''''''''re looking for an experienced Manager, Oracle Cloud EPM Planning to serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for our Oracle Cloud Planning platform. This is a manager-level individual contributor role where you''''''''ll be responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration, support, and ongoing enhancement of Oracle Cloud EPM Planning while partnering closely with FP&A, Finance, Data Engineering, and IT.

You''''''''ll support enterprise planning processes, configure and enhance Oracle Planning applications, resolve complex production issues, and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. You''''''''ll continuously evaluate new Oracle Cloud EPM capabilities and emerging technologies to improve planning processes, reduce manual effort, and help the business make better, data-informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Cloud Planning Administration

·       Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud EPM Planning.

·       Configure and maintain application metadata, dimensions, hierarchies, security, business rules, calculations, forms, dashboards, workflows, and planning models.

·       Support Oracle Planning applications, including Financial Planning, Workforce Planning, Capex, Cash, Projects, Allocations, and custom planning models, as applicable.

·       Manage application performance, user access, platform reliability, and overall system administration.

·       Support Oracle quarterly updates, testing, release management, and ongoing platform maintenance.

Platform Enhancement & Optimization

·       Design and implement enhancements that improve planning processes, reporting, and the overall user experience.

·       Translate business requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud EPM solutions.

·       Configure business rules, calculations, and integrations that support evolving business needs.

·       Evaluate new Oracle Cloud EPM capabilities and recommend enhancements that improve platform performance and business outcomes.

Business Partnership

·       Partner closely with FP&A, Finance, and business stakeholders to understand planning requirements and deliver effective Oracle Cloud Planning solutions.

·       Serve as a trusted advisor on Oracle Cloud Planning capabilities and best practices.

·       Provide end-user support, training, and guidance to encourage adoption and effective platform use.

·       Manage enhancement requests from intake through implementation, communicating priorities and timelines with stakeholders.

·       Partner with Finance and Technology teams to identify opportunities where AI and automation can simplify planning processes, improve user experiences, and reduce manual work.

Data & Systems Integration

·       Collaborate with Data Engineering and IT teams to support integrations between Oracle Cloud Planning and enterprise data sources.

·       Support and troubleshoot data loads and integrations using Oracle Data Integration, Data Exchange, Oracle ERP/EPM direct connections, and related integration technologies.

·       Monitor and validate data loads, troubleshoot integration issues, and ensure data quality and integrity.

·       Recommend improvements that strengthen planning workflows through better use of enterprise data and Oracle platform capabilities.

Governance & Support

·       Establish and maintain governance, documentation, and operational best practices for the Oracle Planning environment.

·       Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement sustainable solutions.

·       Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles by ensuring the platform remains stable, reliable, and well maintained.

·       Stay current on Oracle Cloud EPM enhancements and recommend improvements that strengthen the platform over time.

Qualifications

Required

·       5+ years of hands-on experience administering and configuring Oracle Cloud EPM Planning, including Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS), Enterprise Planning, or EPBCS.

·       Experience implementing, configuring, or enhancing Oracle Cloud EPM Planning applications.

·       Strong expertise configuring Oracle Cloud EPM Planning, including metadata, dimensions, hierarchies, business rules, calculations, forms, dashboards, workflows, security, and application configuration.

·       Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting processes.

·       Experience supporting production Oracle Planning environments and resolving complex application issues.

·       Experience with Oracle Planning business rules, Calc Manager, and Smart View.

·       Experience partnering directly with Finance, FP&A, Data Engineering, and technical stakeholders to deliver planning solutions.

·       Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

·       Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

·       Demonstrated curiosity for incorporating AI tools into day-to-day work to improve productivity and solve technical problems.

·       A continuous improvement mindset with curiosity for learning new technologies.

Bachelor''''''''s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

·       Experience with Oracle Data Integration, Data Management, Data Exchange, EPM Automate, Groovy scripting, REST APIs, Integration Agent, or related Oracle integration technologies.

·       Familiarity with other Oracle Cloud EPM modules, including Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), Enterprise Data Management (EDMCS), or Account Reconciliation.

·       Oracle Cloud EPM Planning certification.

·       Experience supporting enterprise-scale Oracle Cloud EPM environments.

·       What Success Looks Like

·       Serve as the trusted Oracle Cloud EPM Planning expert, ensuring the platform is reliable, secure, and well maintained.

·       Deliver enhancements that simplify planning processes, improve the user experience, and reduce manual effort.

·       Build strong partnerships with FP&A, Finance, Data Engineering, and IT to translate business needs into effective Oracle Cloud EPM solutions.

·       Support planning cycles with a stable, high-performing platform and timely resolution of production issues.

·       Continuously evaluate Oracle Cloud EPM enhancements and practical applications of AI and automation to improve the platform and deliver measurable value to the business.