Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administrator

Job Summary:

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Financial Systems Advisor / Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administrator to support corporate financial teams across multiple departments in the United States and internationally. This advisory-level role requires significant experience in administration, development, and process improvement across the Oracle EPM suite, including on-premise Essbase and Financial Close and Consolidation Cloud Service (FCCS). The role involves close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality financial systems.

Responsibilities:

Administer day-to-day operations of Oracle EPM systems, including FCCS and Essbase Design, develop, and modify system modules and components based on business requirements Drive process improvement initiatives and ensure data quality across financial systems Facilitate meetings to gather and clarify project and business requirements Devise strategic solutions to resolve system issues while maintaining operational stability Manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently while meeting deadlines Provide accurate workload estimates and delivery timelines for assigned projects Participate in daily standups and design meetings with the Data Solutions team Serve as the primary support resource for after-hours support, as required Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university 15 or more years of experience as an Oracle Hyperion Essbase developer or administrator with both ASO and BSO (strong ASO expertise required) Strong experience gathering and translating business requirements into technical solutions Proficiency in scripting and query languages including MaxL, MDX, PowerShell, SQL, and Microsoft SQL Server Experience with FCCS; Dodeca experience preferred Functional and technical consulting experience strongly preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple complex initiatives Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership US Citizenship is required Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.