Hyperion and APEX Specialist
- Understand business processes across Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Information, and Financial Reporting.
- Identify capability improvements to enhance efficiency and user adoption.
- Support business users on APEX, Hyperion, and Hyperion Planning applications.
- Promote bestpractice usage of Hyperion across APAC, EMEA, and UKI regions.
- Coordinate regional forums and maintain strong relationships with endusers.
- Develop and deliver training materials globally with the Finance Academy.
- Provide user support to maximize value from Global Financial Systems.
- Manage BAU operations for APAC, EMEA, and UKI user communities.
- Handle enduser security setup, access, filters, and user group creation.
- Administer security for Hyperion EPM and APEX applications.
- Ensure all security changes are fully authorized.
- Develop calculation scripts based on business needs.
- Execute processes for Actuals, Planning, and Forecast cycles.
- Maintain hierarchy changes, substitution variables, and business rules.
- Work with Infrastructure to ensure stable and responsive systems.
- Support assigned projects and initiatives from Global Financial Systems Manager.
- Assist budgeting and forecasting activities with business teams.
- Provide firstline incident support for APEX workflows.
- Manage halfyearly Hyperion audits and perform access reviews.
- Support quarterly security certification cycles.
- Document systems, processes, audits, and data retention policies.
- Assist monthend close by providing required data for reporting and GL details.
Qualifications
- Possess a Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification.
- Proven work experience with Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, APEX, and Hyperion DRM systems.
- 5 years of Hyperion Development/Support experience in a large global organization.
- Demonstrated customer service and client-handling experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills .
- Preferred: Knowledge of reporting systems and financial processes .
- Ability to work effectively with a virtual team and manage a large number of stakeholders.
- Excellent ability to transfer knowledge , train, and mentor team members within the company.
- Experience with Cloud EPM is desirable.
- Willingness to travel when required .
