Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for an EPM Cloud – Planning Cloud SME (EPBCS) to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Cognizant’s Oracle practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. As a part of Oracle, you will assist our clients in navigating today’s digital shift. Our expertise spans the entire Oracle Stack, from engagement to transaction processing to modernizing core systems. We’re ahead of the curve in leveraging cloud, social and mobile enterprise application platforms to drive innovation and efficiency.

We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Our delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer happiness. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results.

Role: EPM Cloud – Planning Cloud SME (EPBCS)

New York, NY

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Excellent communication and core consulting skills

• Excellent functional knowledge of FP&A process

• Experience with EPBCS out-of-box models - Financial, CapEx, Projects, Workforce and Strategic Modeling

• Experience in delivering at least two (2) large full life-cycle implementations using EPBCS and that includes workforce, capex and projects planning

• Extensive prior experience in Oracle Planning and Essbase necessary

• Demonstrated ability in performing the following responsibilities:

• Conducting business requirements, design sessions and workshops

• Developing solution architecture; configuring out-of-box functionality/ developing additional custom functionality

• Developing data conversion and validation strategy

• Preparing functional design and configuration specifications

• Managing the product configuration and technical development activities

• Preparing test plan, cases and scripts; leading testing activities

• Managing application deployment, cut-over and transition

• Ability to work across Oracle Cloud team (ERP, HCM, SCM, etc.) and manage internal and external data/metadata interfaces

• Ability to manage project resources both onsite and offshore

• Ability to track project timeline and deliverables and communicate to Leadership team

• Degree in Accounting strongly preferred

• Experienced in working with or in an accounting, finance or budgeting function

• Technical knowledge includes –

• Experience in EPBCS metadata configuration and maintenance

• Experience in Data Management and EPM Automate

• Experience with writing calculation scripts

• Expert in Smartview for Office (Excel)

• Experience in EPRCS (Enterprise Performance Reporting Cloud) a plus

• Experience in writing functional technical, test script and training documentation

Minimum Qualifications

· 3+ Year Cloud EPM EPBCS

· 5+ Years of Planning & Essbase

· 5+ Years of EPM knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

Extended experience with Consolidation Cloud (FCCS) and Account Reconciliation (ARCS)

Applications will be accepted until 05/01/2025.

Salary and Other Compensation

· The annual salary for this position is between $112,500/Year to $132,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.

· This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

· Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

· Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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