Finance - Specialist

Role Summary Seeking a senior-level , hands-on Oracle EPM Cloud contractor to support and enhance the CLIENT s EPM platform . This role requires immediate contribution across planning applications, integrations, calculations, and platform operations. Not a training role. Key Responsibilities Hands-on support and enhancement of Oracle EPM Cloud applications ( Planning/PBCS , Essbase , PCM , ARCS , Narrative Reporting , Reporting , EDM ) Build and maintain complex calculations and business rules using Essbase , Groovy , and MDX Develop and support data integrations using Data Management / Data Exchange and ODI Support configurations, metadata, security, and operational controls across EPM environments Validate and reconcile data loads to ensure accuracy and downstream integrity Support forecasting, annual planning, and ongoing financial modeling Perform system testing, regression testing, migrations, and environment refreshes/cloning Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and Oracle Support Translate business requirements into scalable models, forms, and reports Contribute to execution of the EPM roadmap aligned to Finance Transformation Required Qualifications Deep, hands-on Oracle EPM Cloud experience ( senior-level ) Strong expertise in Planning (PBCS) , Essbase calculations , integrations, metadata, and security Proven experience with complex EPM data flows and reconciliations Ability to work independently and ramp up quickly Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have Oracle ERP Financials ( GL , AP , FA , Projects ) ODI experience Financial services / regulated industry experience EPM certification Engagement Notes Senior-level individual contributor Mix of run/support and enhancements Expected to be productive with minimal hand holding Contract duration TBD based on roadmap needs