Responsibilities and Requirements - Note the client is currently
unable to provide visa sponsorship

* This position calls for in-depth hands-on Essbase experience (full
life cycle) with financial reporting and analytical applications

* Extensive, proven experience with Excel VBA, outline design, load
rules, calc scripts (write/maintain/enhance), Esscmd and MaxL
scripting, batch scripts, security objects, tuning, optimization and
the Excel Add-in

* Highly skilled in Excel and Access

* Experienced with fast-paced, time-constrained development

* Able to organize, prioritize, multi-task assignments / projects

* Strong functional background of financial analysis, budgeting,
forecasting and planning processes

* Create custom processes to aid in Essbase data validation and
confirm system outputs are correct (data integrity)

* Create and maintain MS Excel VBA and front-ends to support various
reporting needs

* Perform daily tie-outs with source systems

* Develop / enhance the automated processes enabling the Essbase
applications to operate in a true production environment (involves
creation and maintenance of command scripts that automate the routine
loading processes)

* Perform problem determination, analysis and resolution for users,
and work with other departments to facilitate issue resolution
including delivery of programming fixes

* Maintain, support and manage all assigned applications (includes
administration, tuning, production fixes, upgrades, and routine
maintenance of the Essbase applications)

* Define and document test cases to effectively test new components

* Manage change via an established change management process

* Implement customized financial models designed to meet customer
requirements
* Provide support to the user community

* Must be comfortable working in a project environment and interacting
with various levels to include Budgeting and Planning Executives and
Financial Analysts

* Able to understand complex business needs, and possess logical
problem-solving skills

* 5 to 7 years work experience (per above) with Hyperion Essbase

* College degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

* Must be detail oriented and self-managing

* Excellent oral and written communication skills, both technical and
user focus are essential

* Able to learn new skill sets as needed and keep skills updated
(willing to ask for coaching or formal training if / as necessary)

Nice to have skills

* Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and other
Hyperion tools

* SQL experience

* Advanced or graduate degree a plus

* AS/400 relational database experience

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary based on qualifications (the range is probably low to
high $90s) plus a benefits program that is effective on your start
date: medical, dental, vision, long term care insurance, life
insurance, AD&D insurance, travel accident insurance, short and long-
term disability insurance, and educational assistance.

The 401K program includes a $0.75 matching for every dollar up to 9%
(starts immediately), fully vested after 3 years, and a paid pension
plan that also vests after 3 years. The client will seriously consider
providing some form of relocation assistance (probably a sign-on
bonus) for relocation expenses for highly qualified candidates.