ESSBASE Developer - City Of Johannesburg Metro Verfied

Salary Negotiable City Of Johannesburg Metro, Gauteng City Of Johannesburg Metro, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 23-06-2015 8:20:34 AM
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POSTION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Pure Digital Solutions is seeking an experienced Hyperion Planning and Essbase developer with solid technical skills and a deep understanding of finance and accounting, including budgeting and forecasting. The candidate will work closely with corporate and LOB users to support business operations. They will serve as the point of contact for user inquiries and issue resolution related to the monthly outlook cycle. The candidate will work closely with the Hyperion development team to evolve the Hyperion strategic roadmap. The candidate must possess good communication skills and be able to track and complete multiple requests with conflicting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility include:

· Ensure monthly Planning and Forecasting processes run smoothly in Planning and Essbase Applications

· Maintain, enhance and troubleshoot Hyperion business rules and calculation scripts

· Build, maintain and troubleshoot SmartView ad-hoc reports and templates

· Coordinate issue resolution with internal and external support providers

· Work with end users to develop and evolve the application process while maintaining a stable, productive environment

· Background with Hyperion project life-cycle best practices.

· Ability to work independently and efficiently.

· Proven background with systems support and direct contact with users to resolve issues with financial business applications.

· Experience with end user training including the preparation/lead of formal training and information sessions.

· Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles and practices.

· On call evenings and weekends, during the monthly planning process, to support user issues.

· Special projects and process improvements as determined necessary by management

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Requires BS/BA in MIS, CIS, EE or related discipline and 4+ years of experience in Hyperion Planning OR MS/MA and 2+ years of experience in related field. Will consider additional industry experience in lieu of degree.

· Minimum of 4 years hands on experience with Hyperion Planning and Essbase including Hyperion (Essbase) architecture and the various application tier and database tier components (Hyperion 11.1.2.3)

· Minimum of 4 years experience in Finance Planning, Sales Planning and Accounting Experience with ODI,

· Prior implementation of multiple Hyperion Planning and Essbase projects.