Business Analyst - Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

Role: Business Analyst – Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced EPM Business Analyst to work closely with Finance, Business, and Technology teams to support the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions.The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting and Consolidation, along with hands-on experience working with EPM platforms such as Oracle EPM / Hyperion, SAP BPC, Anaplan or similar solutions.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a Finance-focused Business Analyst with strong EPM implementation experience, capable of bridging the gap between Finance stakeholders and technology teams. Candidates with pure technical EPM experience but limited business/Finance understanding may not be suitable.Key ResponsibilitiesWork with Finance and business stakeholders to understand requirements related to planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation and financial reporting.Conduct requirement gathering, stakeholder discussions, process analysis and gap analysis.Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria.Support EPM implementation, enhancement and transformation projects.Work closely with developers/configuration teams to ensure requirements are correctly translated into EPM solutions.Prepare BRDs, FRDs, process flows, functional specifications and test scenarios.Support data mapping, data validation and integration requirements between EPM and source systems.Coordinate SIT, UAT and defect resolution with business and technology teams.RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience5–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Consultant or Systems Analyst, preferably within Finance/EPM environments.Strong understanding of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation and management reporting.Hands-on experience with one or more EPM platforms:Oracle EPM Cloud / HyperionStrong experience in requirements gathering and functional documentation.Good understanding of financial data structures, dimensions, hierarchies and chart of accounts.Experience with data mapping, reconciliation and system integrations.Good knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation.Experience in UAT/SIT, test case preparation and defect management.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments is preferred.Good to HaveExperience in banking or financial services.Knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation or regulatory reporting.Experience with Finance transformation or EPM implementation projects.Exposure to ETL/data integration tools and APIs.

Role: Business Analyst – Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced EPM Business Analyst to work closely with Finance, Business, and Technology teams to support the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting and Consolidation, along with hands-on experience working with EPM platforms such as Oracle EPM / Hyperion, SAP BPC, Anaplan or similar solutions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a Finance-focused Business Analyst with strong EPM implementation experience, capable of bridging the gap between Finance stakeholders and technology teams. Candidates with pure technical EPM experience but limited business/Finance understanding may not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Finance and business stakeholders to understand requirements related to planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation and financial reporting.
• Conduct requirement gathering, stakeholder discussions, process analysis and gap analysis.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support EPM implementation, enhancement and transformation projects.
• Work closely with developers/configuration teams to ensure requirements are correctly translated into EPM solutions.
• Prepare BRDs, FRDs, process flows, functional specifications and test scenarios.
• Support data mapping, data validation and integration requirements between EPM and source systems.
• Coordinate SIT, UAT and defect resolution with business and technology teams.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Consultant or Systems Analyst, preferably within Finance/EPM environments.
• Strong understanding of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation and management reporting.
• Hands-on experience with one or more EPM platforms:
• Oracle EPM Cloud / Hyperion

• Strong experience in requirements gathering and functional documentation.
• Good understanding of financial data structures, dimensions, hierarchies and chart of accounts.
• Experience with data mapping, reconciliation and system integrations.
• Good knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation.
• Experience in UAT/SIT, test case preparation and defect management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments is preferred.

Good to Have

• Experience in banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation or regulatory reporting.
• Experience with Finance transformation or EPM implementation projects.
• Exposure to ETL/data integration tools and APIs.

Unison Consulting was launched in Singapore on September 2012, the hub of the financial industry, with innovative visions in the technocratic arena. We are a boutique next-generation Technology Company with strong business-interests in Liquidity risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk and Regulatory Compliance. Unison provides technology consulting and services to implement Risk Management and Risk Analytics System for Financial Institutions. Our services suite comprises of Techno-Functional consulting, systems integration, Business Intelligence, information management, and custom development of IT solutions, plus project management expertise for financial institutions. We have expertise in latest cutting edge technology to achieve better total cost of ownership. Through our qualified professionals, we assist you drive your unique risk management strategies, whether that means efficient monitoring, improving risk appetite of the financial institutions, complying with regulations, or capturing growth opportunities through innovation, this is what maximizes your decision taking potential. At Unison Consulting, we view clients as partners, and our success is only measured by the success of our partners. So we put it all on the table in order to exceed expectations. Our staff consists of young, energetic and innovative consultants who are never afraid to challenge the conventions and push the boundaries in an effort to help our clients. For every project, no matter how large or how small, we strive to not only meet your needs, but deliver a showcase in your field.

Unison Consulting was launched in Singapore on September 2012, the hub of the financial industry, with innovative visions in the technocratic arena. We are a boutique next-generation Technology Company with strong business-interests in Liquidity risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk and Regulatory Compliance. Unison provides technology consulting and services to implement Risk Management and Risk Analytics System for Financial Institutions.

Our services suite comprises of Techno-Functional consulting, systems integration, Business Intelligence, information management, and custom development of IT solutions, plus project management expertise for financial institutions. We have expertise in latest cutting edge technology to achieve better total cost of ownership. Through our qualified professionals, we assist you drive your unique risk management strategies, whether that means efficient monitoring, improving risk appetite of the financial institutions, complying with regulations, or capturing growth opportunities through innovation, this is what maximizes your decision taking potential.

At Unison Consulting, we view clients as partners, and our success is only measured by the success of our partners. So we put it all on the table in order to exceed expectations. Our staff consists of young, energetic and innovative consultants who are never afraid to challenge the conventions and push the boundaries in an effort to help our clients. For every project, no matter how large or how small, we strive to not only meet your needs, but deliver a showcase in your field.