Job Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Founded in 2002, Apps Associates is a company acknowledged for our expertise, our values, a history of innovation and a strong commitment to our customers and employees. We offer the breadth of services and scale to make a difference while always treating every customer with the attention that they deserve. Today, we have over 1350 employees with exceptional retention of both staff and clients.

Apps Associates was formed based on the belief that there has to be a better way to deliver IT-centric services and solutions. It was founded on the principle of partnership with our customers based on trust, value, innovation and continuous improvement.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join an organization with a stellar work culture that prioritizes both client satisfaction and employee well-being. You will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team where teamwork is fundamental.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Consultant to lead strategic Oracle EPM Planning implementations across North America. In this role, you will specialize in Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS), working with clients to streamline their planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes through smart, scalable, and integrated cloud solutions.

We are looking for a dynamic, solutions-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and a sharp analytical mindset, capable of translating business needs into robust and scalable Oracle EPM solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape project outcomes, drive transformation, and contribute to the growth and evolution of our EPM consulting methodology. If you are an experienced, high-energy leader with a passion for delivering excellence, we want you on our team.

PERKS

• Competitive Salary & Bonus
• GREAT Benefits (including Healthcare, 401K, Life Insurance)
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Exposure to the Latest Technology
• Dynamic Teammates, Innovative Projects & MORE!

CULTURE

You will be joining a group of highly motivated people who understand that culture is everything. We live by our Apps Core Values – People Focused, Collaborative, Empowered, Growth Mindset, and Integrity.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Own Oracle Cloud EPM solution design and delivery across planning, consolidation, reconciliation, and reporting domains.
• Engage directly with clients to understand strategic business goals, assess current-state processes, and translate them into modern, best-in-class Oracle EPM solutions.
• Lead the implementation of Oracle EPM Cloud modules such as Planning (EPBCS), Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), and Account Reconciliation (ARCS), tailoring configurations to meet client needs.
• Design and develop financial models, custom business rules, data forms, dashboards, and calculation scripts (including Groovy) to enable robust forecasting and reporting.
• Conduct design workshops, gather requirements, and deliver comprehensive functional design documentation.
• Drive end-to-end project activities including solution architecture, configuration, testing, deployment, and hyper care.
• Integrate EPM with source ERP systems using EPM Automate, Data Management, FDMEE, and Integration Agents to ensure data accuracy and performance.
• Provide best practice advisory on process improvement opportunities, automation, and reporting strategies using tools like Smart View and Narrative Reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams, including Finance, IT, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with timelines and business objectives.
• Maintain detailed documentation including requirements, solution design, test cases, and training materials to support knowledge transfer and system sustainability.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS POSITION

Must-Have: Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS)-Specific Skills

These are core and required for the role:

• Minimum of 5 full-cycle Oracle Cloud EPM Planning (EPBCS) implementations.
• Extensive experience across Planning modules, including Financials, Workforce, Capital Expenditures (CapEx), and Projects.
• Strong expertise in designing and building driver-based planning models, data forms, dashboards, task lists, smart lists, and KPIs.
• Proficiency in developing business rules and Groovy scripting to support complex calculations, validations, and automation.
• Deep understanding of planning processes: budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, strategic modeling, and what-if scenarios.
• Experience configuring data integrations using EPM Automate, Data Management, or Integration Agent.
• Fluency with Smart View and building reports for planning and analysis.
• Strong client-facing experience, including leading workshops, gathering planning-specific requirements, and aligning solutions to FP&A needs.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with finance users.
• Oracle Cloud EPM Planning certification strongly preferred.

Nice-to-Have: Broader EPM and Technical Skills

These add significant value:

• Familiarity with other Oracle Cloud EPM modules such as:
• Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS)
• Account Reconciliation (ARCS)
• Narrative Reporting (NR)
• Profitability and Cost Management (PCM)
• Enterprise Data Management (EDM)
• Experience with legacy tools such as Hyperion Planning, HFM, or Essbase.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, or advanced scripting for extensibility and automation.
• Exposure to reporting strategy and optimization, including dynamic reporting solutions and dashboarding.
• Understanding of data governance and master data alignment strategies using EDM or DRM.
• Experience supporting public sector, high-tech, or manufacturing clients.
• Oracle certifications in additional EPM modules beyond Planning.

SKILLS

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.

• Effective Communication: Able to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent writing skills: Able to produce clear and concise documents; excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas and thoughts.
• Problem-Solving: Able to analyze problems, propose effective solutions, and implement them meeting client expectations.
• Empathy: Understand clients' perspectives and empathize with their pain points to establish trust and rapport.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to handle deadlines and priorities without compromising on quality.
• Time Management: Managing time effectively to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Teamwork: Team player willing to support colleagues and contribute to a positive work. environment; shares knowledge and resources with colleagues.
• Professional Presentation: Proficient in creating and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability.

WHY APPS?

Apps Associates has a culture of extreme expertise built on trust and collaboration while ensuring competency and excellence which helps us build long term partnerships with our clients. This extreme expertise is only possible because of a pool of highly motivated, passionate and talented individuals who help address client’s core needs and thereby make a significant and positive difference in customer’s lives. In addition to excellent benefits. Apps Associates provides our employees with a robust platform for training, professional development and the ability to be certified which helps us continuously adapt, learn and maintain flexibility while delivering complex customer engagements.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability veteran status or other protected class. Apps Associates is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify the at will employment status.

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