Hyperion Expert

Role Hyperion Expert

Position Overview:

Experience

Job location

Tool Version

Key areas to focus

1. Hyperion Essbase

2. Hyperion Planning

3. Hyperion Data Relationship Management (DRM)

4. Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Overall Key Responsibilities:

1. Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) Administration:

• Administer and support the

  HFM

  application, including configuration of consolidation, reporting, and data integration.
• Maintain and update

  HFM

  settings such as hierarchies, metadata, and financial dimensions.
• Monitor HFM application performance and troubleshoot issues related to consolidation, reporting, and data loads.
• Perform system updates, patches, and configuration changes as needed.
• Develop and manage financial reports and templates for consolidation and financial statements.
• Month-end activities close & open period and related tasks.

2. Hyperion Essbase Reporting:

• Administer and support

  Hyperion Essbase

  , ensuring that financial data is properly integrated, modeled, and reported.
• Maintain Essbase cubes, data loads, and calculations.
• Optimize cube performance, including the development of calculation scripts, Essbase script tuning, and troubleshooting data load errors.
• Support financial reporting and analytics, including the development of custom Essbase reports and dashboards.
• Month-end activities close & open period and related tasks.

3. Hyperion Planning Administration:

• Administer and support

  Hyperion Planning

  applications, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Maintain and manage Planning applications, including metadata, data loads, and security setups.
• Collaborate with business units to understand planning and budgeting needs and implement solutions.
• Develop and manage financial planning reports, and forecasting forms & templates.

4. Hyperion Data Relationship Management (DRM):

• Manage and administer

  Hyperion Data Relationship Management (DRM)

  to ensure consistent, accurate, and efficient data governance.
• Set up, configure, and manage metadata in DRM for

  HFM

  ,

  Essbase

  ,

  Planning

  , and other Hyperion applications.
• Ensure proper data lineage and support data mapping, transformation, and integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data relationship issues between systems.

5. Financial Data Management (FDM) Administration:

• Administer and manage

  Financial Data Management (FDM)

  , ensuring smooth integration between transactional systems and Hyperion applications.
• Oversee data validation, transformation, and reconciliation processes using FDM.
• Work closely with business and IT teams to implement data mapping, data flow, and data integration strategies.
• Troubleshoot data load errors, configuration issues, and mapping problems in FDM.

6. Hyperion Shared Services:

• Oversee the administration of

  Hyperion Shared Services

  , including user provisioning, access controls, and security management.
• Manage the integration of user roles, permissions, and application access across all Hyperion applications.
• Ensure the proper configuration of Shared Services for managing user authentication and application settings.

7. System Monitoring, Performance, and Troubleshooting:

• Continuously monitor system performance and health across all Hyperion applications.
• Troubleshoot issues related to application performance, data processing, user access, and system configuration.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize system performance and minimize downtime.

8. End-User Support and Training:

• Provide training, troubleshooting, and support for end users across

  HFM

  ,

  Essbase

  ,

  Planning

  ,

  DRM

  ,

  FDM

  , and

  Shared Services

  .
• Develop and maintain training documentation and user guides for the various Hyperion applications.
• Provide support for system issues and coordinate resolution with the relevant teams.

9. Collaboration and Project Management:

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT teams to understand and implement system configurations that align with business processes.
• Participate in system upgrade, implementation, and migration projects.
• Support and drive process improvement initiatives related to financial management and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience with

  Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

  ,

  Hyperion Essbase

  ,

  Hyperion Planning

  ,

  Hyperion DRM

  ,

  FDM

  , and

  Hyperion Shared Services

  .
• Experience in configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Hyperion applications, including financial reporting, budgeting, and consolidation modules.
• Proficiency with SQL and Essbase scripting, as well as familiarity with FDM data integration and transformation processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and reporting processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system and data issues.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Hyperion system upgrades and migrations are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IT certifications related to Oracle Hyperion solutions or Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).

This position requires a technically proficient with 9+ Years of experience and highly organized individual who can effectively manage and optimize a diverse set of Hyperion EPM applications to support enterprise-wide financial processes. The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, address complex system issues, and ensure system stability and performance.