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Senior EPM Solutions Analyst

Morningstar · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$114k–$167k/yrFull-time

I10_MstarIndiaPvtLtd Morningstar India Private Ltd. (Delhi) Legal Entity

About the role

The Senior EPM Solutions Analyst serves as a technical and functional expert supporting Morningstar's Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) ecosystem. This role partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Controllership, and Technology teams to analyze business requirements, implement application enhancements, develop technical solutions, and provide ongoing support for Oracle EPM applications.

Responsibilities

  • Oracle EPM Administration & Support
    • Administer, maintain, and support Oracle EPM Cloud applications, including: EPBCS / Planning, Free Form Planning, FCCS, ARCS, PCMCS, and Narrative Reporting.
    • Monitor application performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, user-reported defects, and data integrity concerns.
    • Support month-end, forecast, budget, reconciliation, and reporting cycles.
    • Assist with application upgrades, testing, and release management activities.
  • Solution Development & Configuration
    • Translate approved business requirements and solution designs into technical solutions.
    • Develop and maintain:
      • Groovy business rules
      • Essbase calculation scripts
      • Data Integration / Data Exchange processes
      • EPM Automate solutions
      • Metadata management processes
      • Data load and validation routines
    • Design and support BSO and ASO cube structures.
    • Perform system testing, validation, and deployment activities.
    • Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Business Analysis & Partnership
    • Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, and Controllership teams to understand business processes and requirements.
    • Participate in requirements gathering, solution reviews, and enhancement discussions.
    • Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements.
    • Document business requirements, technical solutions, testing results, and support procedures.
    • Serve as a trusted partner to business users by providing functional and technical guidance.
  • Finance Process Support
    • Support Finance processes including:
      • Budgeting and forecasting
      • Workforce planning
      • Capital planning
      • Management reporting
      • Consolidations
      • Allocations
      • Account reconciliations
      • Financial close activities
  • Reporting & Analytics
    • Develop and support financial reports, dashboards, and management reporting solutions.
    • Maintain reporting hierarchies and financial data structures.
    • Support enhancements to reporting processes and analytics capabilities.
    • Assist users in leveraging data to make informed business decisions.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
    • Create and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and training materials.
    • Document system configurations, calculations, integrations, and business processes.
    • Support knowledge transfer activities and help improve team resiliency through documentation and cross-training.

Requirements

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Experience
    • 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle EPM applications.
    • Experience working with FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or Controllership organizations.
    • Experience supporting enterprise financial planning and reporting systems.
  • Oracle EPM Expertise
    • Deep hands-on experience with:
      • EPBCS / Planning
      • Free Form Planning
      • FCCS
      • ARCS
      • PCMCS
      • Narrative Reporting
    • Strong understanding of:
      • Oracle EPM architecture
      • Application lifecycle management
      • Security concepts
      • Metadata structures
      • Data integrations
      • BSO/ASO configurations
  • Technical Skills
    • Advanced knowledge of:
      • Essbase BSO design and calculations
      • Essbase ASO reporting structures
      • Groovy business rules
      • Essbase calculation scripts
      • Data Integration / Data Exchange
      • EPM Automate
    • Oracle EBS and Snowflake/SQL Server is a plus.
  • Functional Skills
    • Working knowledge of:
      • Budgeting and forecasting
      • Workforce planning
      • Capital planning
      • Financial reporting
      • Consolidations
      • Allocations
      • Reconciliations
      • Financial close processes
  • Communication Skills
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Experience facilitating requirements gathering, testing, and user support activities.
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Financial Health
    • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
    • Stock Ownership Potential
    • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
  • Physical Health
    • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
    • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Emotional Health
    • Trust-Based Time Off
    • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
    • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
    • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
    • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Health
    • Charitable Matching Gifts program
    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
    • Paid volunteering days
    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Pay

Total Cash Compensation Range: $114,100.00 - $167,350.00 (Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive)

Schedule

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change.

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