Oracle EPM Consultant

As an Oracle EPM Consultant, your main responsibilities will include designing, developing, and supporting Oracle EPM applications such as EPBCS, FCCS, EPRCS, and TRCS. You will also develop interfaces between these EPM modules and Oracle ERP using Data Management Services, manage cloud configurations, and build integrations with external reporting systems like Tableau.

For the Oracle EPM Consultant position, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or a related field and have 6-8 years of professional experience in the Oracle EPM platform. Additionally, expertise in EPM integrations, a solid understanding of financial accounting, and familiarity with data analytical tools like Tableau and Power BI will significantly enhance your candidacy.

Candidates applying for the Oracle EPM Consultant role should have at least 4-5 years of working experience with EPM integrations using Oracle Data Management Services or relevant platforms such as Oracle PaaS or Informatica Cloud Services. This experience is crucial for successfully managing integrations and cloud configurations in the banking sector.

Essential skills for the Oracle EPM Consultant role include strong communication and presentation abilities, analytical skills for interpreting business needs, and the capability to develop effective workflows and EPM reports. Scripting and automation skills, particularly related to Windows batch scripts, are also vital for streamlining processes.

An Oracle EPM Consultant should be well-versed in the Oracle EPM suite, including specific tools like EPBCS and FCCS, as well as data integration tools. Familiarity with Agile project methodologies, Jira tools, and a good grasp of financial statements such as balance sheets and cash flows will also be beneficial.

In your response, detail the specific Oracle EPM applications you've utilized, such as EPBCS, FCCS, and TRCS. Discuss your role in designing, developing, or supporting these applications, including any projects where you drove significant improvements.

Share your experience with integration methods. Highlight how you’ve successfully interfaced EPM modules with external reporting systems, stressing your understanding of API usage and data handling for seamless data flow.

Discuss your comfort with scripting languages and provide examples of how you've used them for automation within the Oracle EPM framework, specifically mentioning tasks you automated using shell scripts or EPMAutomate.

Emphasize the importance of active listening and tailoring communication to your audience. Provide examples of situations where effective communication led to successfully meeting project needs in EPM applications.

Discuss your familiarity with financial statements like income statements and balance sheets. Explain how this knowledge informs your work with EPM applications, particularly in areas like reporting and financial analysis.

Discuss your exposure to Agile project management practices. Provide insights into how working within Agile teams has affected your project delivery and the benefits it provided in developing EPM solutions.

Explain your analytical approach, which may include stakeholder interviews, business process mapping, or utilizing analytical tools. Share previous examples that illustrate how your analysis led to successful EPM project outcomes.

Provide specific examples of challenges encountered in your previous EPM roles. Explain how you identified the issue, the steps you took to address it, and the results achieved after applying your solution.

Discuss your approaches to maintaining data integrity, such as validation processes, security protocols you’ve implemented, and compliance measures followed while working with sensitive financial information.

Share your insights on emerging trends, such as the increasing reliance on cloud-based solutions, advancements in automation, and the growing importance of data analytics in decision-making, particularly in the context of banking operations.