Lead Solution Architect – Oracle EPM; Cloud & Prem

Title

Lead Solution Architect – Oracle EPM (Cloud & On Prem)

The Global Business Solution Center (GBSC) Tech team is looking for a Lead Solution Architect to drive our Oracle EPM architecture strategy across both on‑prem and cloud implementations. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, analytic, and committed to reliability, scalability, and automation.

• Serve as the architectural lead for Oracle EPM solutions, including FCCS, PBCS/EPBCS, ARCS, EDMCS, narrative reporting, and Hyperion (HFM, Planning, Essbase) on‑prem.
• Define and own the end‑to‑end Oracle EPM architecture, spanning finance close, consolidation, planning, forecasting, reporting, and master data management.
• Design and govern hybrid Oracle EPM architectures integrating Oracle Cloud EPM with on‑prem Hyperion, Oracle ERP Cloud, data warehouses, and source systems.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including Hyperion to Oracle Cloud EPM transitions, coexistence strategies, and phased roadmaps.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards and best practices for Oracle EPM configurations, data models, Calc Manager/business rules, security, and performance.
• Provide solution leadership for EPM data integrations, leveraging Data Management, EPM Automate, REST APIs, ODI, and custom integration frameworks.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, and Technology leaders to translate business requirements into scalable Oracle EPM designs.
• Lead design reviews, resolve complex architectural issues, and ensure solution quality, resilience, and auditability in regulated finance environments.
• Mentor solution architects and technical teams, providing hands‑on guidance during critical design and implementation phases.
• Act as trusted advisor to leadership on Oracle EPM strategy, risks, cost optimization, and platform roadmap decisions.

• Expert‑level knowledge of EPM as a system architect or system lead.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle EPM Cloud (EPBCS and/or FCCS preferred).
• Experience with Hyperion on‑prem (HFM/Planning/Essbase).
• Experience designing ERP + EPM integration architectures.
• Finance process fluency and leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a passion for transformation.
• Experience advising or steering finance transformation projects.

• Strong communication skills and experience communicating with senior leaders.
• Experience leading a global team.
• Knowledge of ARCS, EDMCS, and narrative reporting.
• Experience with EPM Automate, REST, and API‑first integration patterns.
• Knowledge of multi‑geo consolidation complexity.
• Experience in regulated environments with controls and audit.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.