Oracle EPM System Administrator

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Description

As a key member of PIMCO's Financial Planning & Analysis team, the Oracle EPM System Administrator will take ownership of our Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system administration. You will be responsible for ensuring the technical health, efficiency, and effectiveness of the applications used for developing financial and operational forecasts, budgets, and delivering operational financial reporting. Beyond day-to-day system maintenance and end-user support, you will collaborate with stakeholders to elevate our Oracle system by driving improvements and transformational changes in our planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.

As a global firm, our projects and tasks require close coordination with diverse teams and colleagues worldwide. Therefore, strong teamwork, effective communication skills, and collaboration with stakeholders across finance and other functions (both internal and external) are crucial. As our industry and business continue to evolve and grow more complex, a solutions-oriented mindset, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and think critically are also essential skills for this role.

Location

Newport Beach, CA.

About You

If the following qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At PIMCO, we offer a dynamic work environment where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact:

• Experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Apply critical thinking skills to approach problem-solving from a comprehensive perspective.

• Curious and initiative-taking mentality, adaptive learner and adaptable to acquiring new processes, concepts, and skills.

• Exhibit flexibility in adapting to shifting priorities, managing deadlines, and supporting multifaceted initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, effectively multitasking and managing priorities while utilizing strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Embrace change and modern technology, being proactive in finding opportunities for process improvement.

• Embody PIMCO's values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence, which drive our dedication to delivering the best to our clients and each other.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own all administration activities for Oracle EPM which encompass: Supporting multiple planning and reporting applications and cross function management of system administration team within the technology organization.

• Develop deep understanding of company hierarchies and how they work within FP&A reporting (i.e., income statement, balance sheet, and KPI's)

• Maintain the overall EPM production environment of Hybrid Planning (BSO) & Reporting (ASO).

• Manage data load process and forms.

• Support month-end reporting cycles including off business hours and weekends, as required.

• Provide innovative reporting solutions using Narrative Reporting tool by leveraging built in functionalities, such as, books, batches, and notes.

• Manage security and user administration.

• Conduct testing, including system integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.

• Coordinate between technical teams, business functions, and system integrators to drive progress as new functionality is implemented.

• Prepare and maintain necessary documentation including design documents, test documentation, training materials, and administration/procedural guides.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field required.

• Minimum four years' experience in Oracle EPM Hyperion Planning design.

• Development and administration with 2+ years on EPM Cloud including EPBCS (Freeform, Hybrid BSO, ASO), Narrative and Management Reporting, Data Management (EDM), EPM Automate, and EPM Cloud experience.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience in providing system support and direct contact with users to solve issues with Oracle Enterprise Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS) & Enterprise Data Management (EDM) business applications.

• Proficient knowledge of all components of EPBCS including metadata administration, outlines, dimensions, complex calculations, business rules, calculation scripts, Groovy, creating snapshots, backups, data and artifact migrations, security setup and configuration, data forms, charts & graphs, menus, task lists, as part of application development and configuration.

• Proficient knowledge of creating financial reports (PDF), charts, pivots, dashboards, books, batches, snapshot reports, comments etc., using Narrative Reporting.

• Proficient in managing incidents, managing changes, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, performance tuning activities.

• Ability to support month-end reporting cycles, including occasional off-business hours.

• Familiarity with Finance and Accounting principles.

Professional Skills Requirements

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for effective and autonomous problem-solving.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage professionally with individuals at all levels.

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work accurately and on time.

• Effective in responding to inquiries from management and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Keen sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while also being self-sufficient in achieving business objectives.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification in Planning Implementation, Narrative Reporting, Enterprise Data Management.

• Exposure to the Financial Services industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.