<h3><u>JOB SUMMARY</u>:</h3><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/argano">Argano</a> is seeking an experienced Planning &amp; Essbase Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Planning and Essbase solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of financial planning processes, excellent technical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet business requirements.</p><h3><u>RESPONSIBILITIES</u>:</h3><ul><li>Architect and design Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions tailored to meet business requirements and financial/operational planning processes.</li><li>Lead the implementation of EPM Planning and Essbase solutions, including installation, configuration, customization, and integration with other systems.</li><li>Develop and maintain Essbase cubes, calculation scripts, business rules, and Essbase databases to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution architecture, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Optimize performance and scalability of EPM Planning and Essbase applications through performance tuning, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Planning and Essbase applications, including issue resolution, system enhancements, and user training.</li><li>Stay current with Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase product updates, patches, and best practices, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><li>Participate in presales activities, as needed, to develop client solutions and presentations, and to demonstrate, present, and explain <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/argano">Argano</a>’s offerings to prospective clients.</li><li>Perform technical evaluations of current EPM solutions and offer guidance.</li><li>Experience in leading strategic reviews is considered an advantage.</li><li>Mentor junior team members and share expertise in Planning and Essbase technologies</li></ul><h3><u>MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</u>:</h3><p><u>EDUCATION:</u></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.</li></ul><p><u>EXPERIENCE</u><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and supporting Oracle EPM Planning and Essbase solutions.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Oracle Hyperion EPM Suite (On-Premise and Cloud), including EPM Planning, Essbase, Calculation Manager, Narrative/Management Reporting, Groovy scripting, and Smart View. Familiarity with Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management (EPCM) and/or Enterprise Data Management (EDM) is highly desirable.</li><li>Must have completed at least 5 end-to-end implementations for Planning solutions involving multiple