Senior EPM Solutions Analyst

Job Title: Senior EPM Solutions AnalystSalary Range: $115,000 - $160,000Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite), Chicago, ILAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior EPM Solutions Analyst to serve as a technical and functional cornerstone for our client’s global Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) ecosystem. In this role, you will partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Controllership, and Technology teams to analyze business requirements, build advanced technical solutions, streamline core financial cycles, and drive continuous improvement across their Oracle landscape.Key Responsibilities1. Oracle EPM Administration & Support Administer and optimize Oracle EPM Cloud applications, including EPBCS / Planning, Free Form Planning, FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, and Narrative Reporting.Proactively monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, resolve user-reported defects, and safeguard data integrity.Provide critical system support through rigorous month-end, forecast, budget, reconciliation, and reporting cycles.Assist with application upgrades, testing protocols, and release management.2. Solution Development & Configuration Translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs and scalable solutions.Develop and maintain Groovy business rules, Essbase calculation scripts (BSO & ASO), and metadata management structures.Configure and manage Data Integration / Data Exchange processes, EPM Automate workflows, and data validation routines.Identify and implement automation opportunities to drive operational efficiency.3. Business Partnership & Financial Process SupportAct as a trusted advisor to Finance, FP&A, and Controllership teams, facilitating requirements gathering and solution design reviews.Support essential financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce and capital planning, consolidations, allocations, and account reconciliations.Design and maintain impactful financial reports, dashboards, and analytics capabilities to empower data-driven decision-making.4. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, support procedures, training materials, and system configuration logs.Drive team resilience through active cross-training and knowledge-transfer initiatives.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Oracle EPM applications within FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or Controllership environments.Technical ExpertiseDeep configuration and administration experience with EPBCS / Planning, Free Form Planning, FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, and Narrative Reporting.Advanced technical skills in:Essbase BSO/ASO design and calculation scriptingGroovy business rulesData Integration, Data Exchange, and EPM AutomateFamiliarity with Oracle EBS and Snowflake/SQL Server is a strong plus.U.S. CitizenFunctional & Soft SkillsStrong foundational knowledge of corporate finance processes (financial close, consolidations, budgeting, and variance analysis).Exceptional communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical finance stakeholders.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.