Overview
Senior Oracle Analyst position based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
About The Department
Aberdeen’s Finance Squad sits within the Corporate Technology Office. We manage Aberdeen's core Finance systems with Oracle as the strategic tool. We are live with Oracle Financials (GL, AP, AR, FA) and Oracle EPM Cloud solutions, including Planning, FCCS, and EDM. We have a roadmap to enhance our systems architecture over the next 3 years.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analyst with proven experience in Oracle EPM Cloud and preferably Hyperion Planning to support enterprise performance management initiatives. This role will enhance financial planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities, working with finance and IT teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Oracle EPM Cloud implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
* Act as a subject matter expert for Oracle EPM modules, advising finance and IT stakeholders on best practices and system capabilities.
* Support legacy Hyperion Planning and Essbase environments, including maintenance, upgrades, and migration planning to Oracle EPM Cloud.
* Design and maintain complex financial models, business rules, and calculation scripts to support planning, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
* Develop and manage integrations between EPM and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ERP Cloud, Data Management, FDMEE).
* Conduct impact assessments for system changes and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and governance standards.
* Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and automation.
* Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), training sessions, and workshops for finance teams and business users.
* Collaborate with external consultants and Oracle support to resolve complex technical issues and implement new features.
* Contribute to the development of the EPM roadmap and participate in strategic planning for enterprise performance management initiatives.
* Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across planning and reporting environments.
* Stay informed on Oracle EPM product updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
About The Candidate
* Extensive experience with Oracle EPM Cloud (e.g., PBCS, EPBCS, FCCS, EDMCS).
* Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and consolidation processes.
* Proficiency in Smart View, EPM Automate, and data integration tools (e.g., Data Management, FDMEE).
* Working knowledge of Hyperion Planning and Essbase is highly desirable.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
* Knowledge of Agile practices; ability to manage competing demands across multiple projects.
* Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities; experience leading and supporting junior colleagues.
* Oracle EPM or Hyperion certifications; experience with scripting (e.g., Groovy, SQL) and automation tools.
* Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Our Benefits
There are extensive benefits including 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, discretionary bonus (where applicable), private healthcare, gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount portal.
Our Business
We enable our clients to be better investors. Our business is structured around three vectors of growth focused on client needs.
An Inclusive Way of Working
We support blended working with a balance of office, coaching, and home working. We are committed to an inclusive culture and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process on request.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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