- Job ID: 911747

- 12 - 16 Years

- 1 Opening

- Bengaluru, Kolkata

Role description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Oracle EPM Senior Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale Oracle EPM solutions. The role requires strong functional and technical expertise across the Oracle EPM Cloud suite, combined with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on architect who can provide technical leadership, guide project teams, conduct solution reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and work directly with business and technology stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Skills

Key Responsibilities

- Lead solution architecture and design for Oracle EPM Cloud implementations, enhancements, and transformation programs.

- Design scalable solutions across:

- Planning / PBCS / EPBCS

- FreeForm Planning

- Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS)

- Account Reconciliation (ARCS)

- Enterprise Data Management (EDMCS)

- Profitability and Cost Management

- Narrative Reporting

- Essbase

- Lead requirements gathering and translate business requirements into functional and technical solution designs.

- Define application architecture including dimensions, metadata, forms, business rules, calculations, security, integrations, reporting, and workflow.

- Design complex Essbase calculations, Calc Manager rules, Groovy rules, and performance optimization strategies.

- Architect integrations between Oracle EPM and ERP, HCM, data warehouses, and other enterprise systems using appropriate Oracle integration technologies.

- Provide architecture guidance for data integration, metadata management, reconciliation, and automation.

- Perform solution and design reviews to ensure adherence to Oracle EPM best practices and enterprise architecture standards.

- Troubleshoot complex application, calculation, data integration, performance, and environment issues.

- Lead technical discussions with customers, business stakeholders,



infrastructure teams, and Oracle Support when required.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to consultants, developers, and support teams.

- Support estimation, solution planning, project execution, risk identification, and technical decision-making.

- Participate in pre-sales activities, solution assessments, proposals, effort estimation, and customer presentations when required.

- Establish reusable standards, implementation methodologies, design patterns, and documentation for EPM delivery.

- Support production deployments, quarterly Oracle Cloud updates, regression testing, and application lifecycle management.

Required Skills & Experience

- Strong experience implementing and supporting Oracle EPM Cloud solutions.

- Deep expertise in at least two or more major Oracle EPM modules, with broad understanding of the overall EPM platform.

- Strong knowledge of:

- Oracle Planning / PBCS / EPBCS

- Essbase / ASO / BSO

- Calculation scripts and Calc Manager

- Groovy business rules

- Data Integration / Data Management

- REST APIs and automation

- Smart View and reporting

- Security and application administration

- Robust understanding of multidimensional application design, metadata architecture, calculation optimization, and EPM performance tuning.

- Experience designing integrations between EPM and Oracle ERP Cloud or other financial systems.

- Solid understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and close processes.

- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex functional and technical issues.

- Experience leading architecture discussions and design workshops with senior stakeholders.

- Strong communication,



presentation, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

- Ability to lead multiple workstreams and provide technical oversight across project teams.

Leadership Expectations

The Senior Solution Architect should be able to:

- Own the EPM solution from architecture through successful deployment.

- Challenge designs and recommend simpler, scalable alternatives.

- Provide hands-on support when teams encounter complex technical problems.

- Mentor senior consultants and technical leads.

- Communicate technical decisions clearly to both business leadership and technical teams.

- Balance immediate project requirements with long-term maintainability and application performance.

Suggested Experience Level

14+ years of overall EPM experience, with significant hands-on Oracle EPM experience and demonstrated responsibility for solution architecture and technical leadership.

About Grant Thornton INDUS

Grant Thornton INDUS is the global capability center for Grant Thornton US, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., a leading global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton US is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., bringing together $4B+ in revenue, 56 U.S. offices, and a multi-national platform spanning 20 countries with 25,000 people. It combines deep expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative mindset to help clients solve complex challenges and grow with confidence.

Since 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS has brought together 3,300+ professionals across Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services, Innovation, and Enabling Functions to deliver high-impact solutions for Grant Thornton US and its global network. Recognized as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years and among India’s Top 15 Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2026, INDUS offers a high-performance culture where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow.

📌 Oracle EPM Senior Solution Architect (Kolkata)
🏢 Grant Thornton
📍 Kolkata