Oracle EPM Manager - Quebec - Valsoft Corp

Description

Valsoft is seeking an experienced EPM Manager to lead the enhancement, governance, and optimization of our Oracle EPM Cloud platform.

ABOUT VALSOFT CORP.:

Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 118+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission‑critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft's philosophy is to invest in well‑established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long‑term partnerships with existing management.

INVESTMENT APPROACH:

Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are Entrepreneurs who Buy, Enhance and Grow Software Businesses. That's right; we don't sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to create a firm and place a premium on customers' and workers' well‑being over short‑term goals.

CULTURE:

Valsoft is more than just a place to work; we're a team. We mean it when we say people are our greatest assets, so investing in them is our number one priority. We create an environment where our employees feel first‑day‑on‑the‑job excitement, day after day, creating a culture of high performers and collaboration. We celebrate our milestones, and we're proud of them. We Dream Big, Stay Humble and Stay Hungry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a hands‑on, strategic EPM Manager to optimize and expand our Oracle EPM Cloud platform ("FCCS", "TRCS", "Planning", "EDM", "Narrative Reporting"). This individual will partner with Finance leadership and IT to improve system performance, automation, and reporting capabilities across the organization, while mentoring an EPM Administrator and driving continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Platform Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the functional and technical owner of the Oracle EPM Cloud platform (currently "FCCS" and "TRCS", with additional modules such as "Planning", "EDM", and "Narrative Reporting" planned).
• Define and execute the EPM roadmap, driving continuous improvement, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee configuration management, metadata, business rules, hierarchies, and security within the EPM environment.
• Lead system optimization and enhancement initiatives to improve performance, automation, and usability.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, integrations, processes, and updates.
• Evaluate Oracle Cloud releases and new features; plan and coordinate patching, testing, and rollouts with IT and Oracle support.

Finance & Consolidation Enablement

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and close processes within "FCCS" by ensuring system readiness and performance.
• Partner with the Consolidation team to validate results and troubleshoot system or data issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across entities and reporting structures.
• Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards to support Finance leadership and group management reporting.
• Collaborate with Tax, FP&A, and Accounting teams to expand EPM functionality and support enterprise‑wide reporting needs.

Training, Knowledge Sharing & Leadership

• Manage and mentor the Oracle EPM Administrator, prioritizing development, performance, and ownership.
• Develop and deliver user training sessions and documentation to empower Finance teams and subsidiaries.
• Support users during closing cycles and system upgrades, providing expert guidance and troubleshooting.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) on Oracle EPM Cloud capabilities and best practices.
• Stay current with Oracle updates, new features, and evolving EPM technologies to continuously modernize the platform.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the ERP Manager to align EPM and ERP strategies within the broader Financial Systems roadmap.
• Work closely with Finance leadership to translate business requirements into scalable EPM solutions.
• Engage with external consultants and Oracle support to ensure timely resolution of issues and delivery of enhancement projects.
• Drive a culture of accountability, governance, and innovation within the Financial Systems team.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (CPA, MBA, or equivalent experience is an asset).
• 5–8 years of experience in Oracle EPM Cloud management, implementation, or enhancement.
• Proven experience with "FCCS" and "TRCS", and familiarity with additional modules such as "Planning", "EDM", or "Narrative Reporting".
• Strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes from a systems perspective.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle EPM Cloud configuration, including metadata, business rules, data management, and security.
• Experience with EPM Automate, REST APIs, Groovy, and Smart View; familiarity with data integration tools is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or Oracle Analytics), along with working knowledge of data warehouse environments (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) and their integration with Oracle EPM.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring or managing technical staff.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of bridging Finance and IT functions.

Ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where you can make an immediate impact?

DESCRIPTION :

Valsoft est à la recherche d'un gestionnaire EPM expérimenté pour diriger l'amélioration, la gouvernance et l'optimisation de notre plateforme Oracle EPM Cloud.

À PROPOS DE VALSOFT CORP.:

Fondée au Canada en 2015, Valsoft possède aujourd'hui un portefeuille mondial de plus de 118 entreprises. Elle acquiert et développe des sociétés de logiciels spécialisées dans des marchés verticaux, leur permettant d'offrir les meilleures solutions critiques à leurs clients dans leur secteur respectif. Un principe fondamental de la philosophie de Valsoft est d'investir dans des entreprises bien établies et de favoriser un environnement entrepreneurial, afin de les façonner en leaders dans leur domaine. Valsoft vise à acquérir, conserver et créer de la valeur grâce à des partenariats à long terme avec les équipes de direction en place.

APPROCHE D'INVESTISSEMENT:

Contrairement aux firmes de capital‑investissement et de capital‑risque, nous sommes des entrepreneurs qui achètent, développent et font croître des entreprises logicielles. C'est exact : nous ne revendons pas les entreprises. Nous formons une alliance stratégique avec les équipes de direction en place. Nous reconnaissons le dévouement et la persévérance nécessaires pour créer une entreprise et accordons la priorité au bien‑être des clients et des employés plutôt qu'aux objectifs à court terme.

CULTURE:

Valsoft est bien plus qu'un simple lieu de travail : nous sommes une équipe. Lorsque nous affirmons que les gens sont notre plus grand atout, nous le pensons sincèrement. Investir dans nos employés est notre priorité absolue. Nous créons un environnement où nos employés ressentent l'excitation du premier jour, jour après jour, favorisant une culture de performance et de collaboration. Nous célébrons nos réussites, et nous en sommes fiers. Nous rêvons grand, restons humbles et toujours motivés.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE:

Nous cherchons un gestionnaire EPM stratégique et opérationnel pour optimiser et développer notre plateforme Oracle EPM Cloud ("FCCS", "TRCS", "Planning", "EDM", "Narrative Reporting"). Cette personne travaillera avec les équipes Finance et TI pour améliorer la performance du système, l'automatisation et les capacités de reporting, tout en encadrant un administrateur EPM et en menant une amélioration continue.

RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES:

Platform Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the functional and technical owner of the Oracle EPM Cloud platform (currently "FCCS" and "TRCS", with additional modules such as "Planning", "EDM", and "Narrative Reporting" planned).
• Define and execute the EPM roadmap, driving continuous improvement, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee configuration management, metadata, business rules, hierarchies, and security within the EPM environment.
• Lead system optimization and enhancement initiatives to improve performance, automation, and usability.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, integrations, processes, and updates.
• Evaluate Oracle Cloud releases and new features; plan and coordinate patching, testing, and rollouts with IT and Oracle support.

Finance & Consolidation Enablement

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and close processes within "FCCS" by ensuring system readiness and performance.
• Partner with the Consolidation team to validate results and troubleshoot system or data issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across entities and reporting structures.
• Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards to support Finance leadership and group management reporting.
• Collaborate with Tax, FP&A, and Accounting teams to expand EPM functionality and support enterprise‑wide reporting needs.

Training, Knowledge Sharing & Leadership

• Manage and mentor the Oracle EPM Administrator, prioritizing development, performance, and ownership.
• Develop and deliver user training sessions and documentation to empower Finance teams and subsidiaries.
• Support users during closing cycles and system upgrades, providing expert guidance and troubleshooting.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) on Oracle EPM Cloud capabilities and best practices.
• Stay current with Oracle updates, new features, and evolving EPM technologies to continuously modernize the platform.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the ERP Manager to align EPM and ERP strategies within the broader Financial Systems roadmap.
• Work closely with Finance leadership to translate business requirements into scalable EPM solutions.
• Engage with external consultants and Oracle support to ensure timely resolution of issues and delivery of enhancement projects.
• Drive a culture of accountability, governance, and innovation within the Financial Systems team.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES / MINIMALES:

• Baccalauréat en informatique, comptabilité, systèmes d'information ou dans un domaine connexe (le titre CPA, un MBA ou une expérience équivalente constitue un atout).
• 5 à 8 ans d'expérience en gestion, mise en œuvre ou amélioration d'Oracle EPM Cloud.
• Expérience avérée avec "FCCS" et "TRCS", ainsi qu'une familiarité avec d'autres modules tels que "Planning", "EDM" ou "Narrative Reporting".
• Solide compréhension des processus de clôture financière, de consolidation et de production de rapports, d'un point de vue systèmes.
• Connaissance avancée de la configuration d'Oracle EPM Cloud, incluant les métadonnées, les règles métier, la gestion des données et la sécurité.
• Expérience avec EPM Automate, les API REST, Groovy et Smart View; la familiarité avec les outils d'intégration de données constitue un atout.
• Maîtrise d'Excel et des outils BI/de reporting (p. ex. Power BI ou Oracle Analytics), ainsi qu'une connaissance pratique des environnements d'entreposage de données (p. ex. Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) et de leur intégration avec Oracle EPM.
• Capacité démontrée en leadership, avec expérience en mentorat ou gestion d'équipes techniques.
• Excellentes compétences en communication et en gestion des parties prenantes, capable de faire le lien entre les fonctions Finance et TI.

Prêt(e) à joindre une équipe collaborative et innovante où vous pourrez avoir un impact immédiat?