Senior Planning Consultant (Oracle Hyperion)

Role Summary The Senior Planning Consultant (Oracle Hyperion) is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions using Oracle Hyperion Planning and related tools. The role ensures alignment of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes with business objectives while providing technical leadership and best practices. Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Architecture Design end-to-end Oracle Hyperion Planning solutions aligned with business requirements. Develop scalable and high-performance EPM architectures. Define application frameworks, metadata structures, and data models. Lead system integrations between Hyperion applications and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ERP, SAP). Implementation & Delivery Lead full lifecycle implementations (requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment). Configure and deploy Hyperion Planning, Essbase cubes, and Financial Reporting tools. Develop business rules, calculation scripts, and data forms. Oversee data integration using tools such as FDMEE / ODI. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with finance teams to understand planning, budgeting, and forecasting requirements. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. Translate functional requirements into technical solutions. System Optimization & Support Troubleshoot system issues and performance bottlenecks. Optimize Essbase cubes, calculations, and application performance. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems. Governance & Best Practices Establish standards for development, documentation, and security. Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines. Lead knowledge sharing and training initiatives. Team Leadership Provide technical leadership and mentoring to developers and analysts. Review technical designs and deliverables. Support pre-sales activities and solution proposals (if applicable).