Senior Oracle Analyst - EPM
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Job Description: At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses: Interactive Investor, Adviser, and Investments.
* Interactive Investor, the UK’s second largest direct‑to‑consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.
* Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
* Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalize on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the Department
Aberdeen’s Finance Squad sits within the Corporate Technology Office, responsible for managing Aberdeen's core Finance systems with Oracle as its Strategic tool of choice. Aberdeen is live with Oracle Financials (GL, AP, AR, FA) & Oracle EPM Cloud solutions and Enterprise Data Management (EDM). We have an exciting roadmap ahead to further enhance our systems architecture over the next three years and embed and enhance ways of working.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Analyst with proven experience in Oracle EPM Cloud and preferably Hyperion Planning to support our enterprise performance management initiatives. This role will be central to enhancing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities, working closely with finance and IT teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead full lifecycle Oracle EPM Cloud implementations from requirements gathering through to post‑go‑live support.
* Serve as SME for Oracle EPM and legacy Hyperion environments, advising stakeholders and managing upgrades and migrations.
* Design and maintain financial models, business rules, and calculation scripts to support planning, forecasting, and consolidation.
* Develop and manage integrations between EPM and ERP systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment.
* Drive system optimisation and governance, including performance monitoring, impact assessments, and alignment with enterprise architecture.
* Facilitate user engagement through UAT, training, and workshops, while staying current on product updates and industry trends.
About the Candidate
* Extensive experience with Oracle EPM Cloud.
* 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.
* Ability to proactively identify opportunities for improvements and achieving efficiencies.
* Experience in leading and supporting more junior colleagues.
* Experience with scripting (e.g., Groovy, SQL) and automation tools.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package including 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount portal.
Inclusive Work Environment
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. If you need assistance with your application or an adjustment due to a disability, please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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