Senior Finance Systems Analyst, AVP Planning & Performance

Senior Finance Systems Analyst – Finance Services Admin, AVP Planning & Performance

Full‑time Regular position. The Senior Finance Systems Analyst is responsible for the design, development, and sustainment of the University's Oracle EPM Cloud environment from a finance perspective. The role operates at the intersection of finance and technology, supporting institutional FP&A processes through system configuration, automation, and integration. It requires deep technical expertise in Oracle EPM combined with strong financial knowledge, working in close partnership with the Applications Support Services team within IT to translate Finance requirements into system solutions while ensuring stability, scalability, and alignment with enterprise architecture.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Oracle EPM Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain EPM applications across modules such as Workforce, Capital, Financials, Projects, and Strategic Modeling.
• Develop and maintain business rules using Groovy and Calc Script.
• Build and maintain input forms, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Ensure alignment between system design and FP&A requirements.

System Administration & Data Management

• Support administration activities related to EPM applications, working in coordination with IT on security, metadata, and system configurations.
• Troubleshoot business process issues, data discrepancies, and user-reported challenges, escalating or partnering with IT where required.
• Collaborate with IT to monitor system performance and ensure reliability and availability.
• Ensure reconciliation, accuracy, and consistency of financial data across systems.

User Support & Training

• Provide end‑user training, onboarding, and ongoing support for Finance teams.
• Develop training materials, documentation, and user guides.
• Promote adoption of system capabilities and best practices across users.

Reporting & Analytics Enablement

• Partner with FP&A teams to deliver reporting, dashboards, and KPI solutions.
• Improve reporting automation and reduce manual processes.

Collaboration with IT (Applications Support)

• Work collaboratively with the Applications Support Services (IT) team to support the ongoing operation, enhancement, and stability of Oracle EPM.
• Partner with IT on system configuration, deployments, testing, and issue resolution, ensuring clear separation and alignment of functional and technical responsibilities.
• Translate Finance business requirements into system specifications that can be implemented in coordination with IT.
• Support joint troubleshooting efforts, contributing functional expertise while leveraging IT's technical and infrastructure capabilities.
• Participate in coordinated release management, change control, and system governance processes led by IT.

EPM Centre of Excellence Development

• Help establish and operationalize an EPM Centre of Excellence (CoE), including:
  • Defining system standards, governance, and best practices
  • Creating development and documentation frameworks
  • Standardizing design principles across modules and use cases
  • Enhancing user experience and consistency across the platform
• Act as a subject matter expert and promote knowledge sharing and capability building across Finance and IT.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA designation (or working towards) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7‑10 years of experience in financial systems and/or FP&A environments.
• Proven experience with Oracle EPM Cloud (EPBCS/PBCS).
• Experience with:
  • Groovy scripting
  • Calc Manager / Calc Scripts
  • Data integrations (Data Management, FDMEE, or equivalent)
  • Metadata management and security
  • Reporting and dashboard development
• Experience with multiple EPM modules:
  • Workforce Planning
  • Capital Planning
  • Financials
  • Projects
  • Strategic Modeling
• Oracle EPM certifications (preferred).
• Experience integrating EPM with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes, budgeting, and forecasting.

Application Deadline: July 03, 2026

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (View email address on ca.talent.com) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (View email address on ca.talent.com).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.