About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Hyperion Senior Functional Consultant to lead the design, enhancement, and support of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions, including Hyperion Planning, Financial Management (HFM), Essbase, FDMEE/FDM, and DRM. The consultant will collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, and FP&A teams to transform business requirements into effective EPM solutions, oversee implementation and optimization initiatives, and provide functional expertise across planning, forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, and reporting functions.
In this role, you will: · Lead the functional architecture, configuration, and deployment of Oracle Hyperion EPM applications (Planning, HFM, Essbase, FDMEE/FDM, DRM) aligned with business objectives and financial reporting needs.
· Partner with Finance and FP&A stakeholders to gather, assess, and document requirements, translating business needs into scalable and sustainable Hyperion solutions.
· Administer and enhance Hyperion Planning and Essbase environments, including dimensions, calculation logic, business rules, data forms, and reporting artifacts.
· Support financial close, consolidation, and reporting activities by resolving application issues, validating data integrity, and ensuring operational continuity.
· Drive testing efforts across unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing phases, while developing documentation and delivering user training and knowledge transfer sessions.
Work model:
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in St. Louis, MO. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered: · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
· 8+ years of experience implementing, enhancing, and supporting Oracle Hyperion/EPM applications, including Planning, HFM, Essbase, FDMEE/FDM, and DRM.
· Proven experience participating in at least 3-4 full lifecycle Hyperion implementation projects in a functional or techno-functional consulting capacity.
· Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial consolidation processes.
· Hands-on expertise with Essbase calculations, Hyperion business rules, Smart View, and financial reporting solutions.
· Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with business and executive teams.
Applications will be accepted until 09/05/2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $135,000 - $160,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan and Company Contributions
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, compensation, and benefits information provided is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfer support now or in the future.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
