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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, EPM & Financial Systems - **Company:** At Home Stores LLC - **Location:** Coppell, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Executive Information Systems, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, Planning Software, Oracle Hyperion, Enterprise Software Applications, Sap Finance, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Lasttests, Oracle Service Cloud, Information Technology, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Oracle HCM, Restful APIs, Oracle Integration - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hdiy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/requisitions/preview/22705 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related discipline. * 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, FP&A, Enterprise Performance Management, or Finance Transformation. * 5+ years leading enterprise financial systems implementations. * Successfully led at least one Oracle EPM implementation from design through go-live. * Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, planning, reporting, and finance business processes. * Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives. * Demonstrated ability to partner with executive Finance leadership. Preferred * MBA, CPA, CMA, or related graduate degree/certification. * Retail or multi-location business experience. * Big Box Retail, Specialty Retail, Consumer Products, or Distribution experience. * Oracle Financial Close & Consolidation (FCCS) * Account Reconciliation (ARCS) * Enterprise Data Management (EDM) * Narrative Reporting * Oracle Integration Cloud * Oracle Analytics Cloud * Smart View * EPM Automate * REST APIs * AI-enabled planning and predictive forecasting Technical Competencies * Oracle EPM Cloud * Oracle Planning * Workforce Planning * Financial Reporting * Smart View * Oracle Integration Cloud * SAP Finance * Oracle HCM * Driver-Based Planning * Scenario Modeling * Data Integration * APIs * SQL (preferred) * Power BI or Tableau * Advanced Excel Leadership Competencies * Strategic Thinking * Finance Transformation * Executive Communication * Organizational Change Leadership * Business Partnership * Project Leadership * Governance * Process Improvement * Analytical Problem Solving * Customer Focus * Influence Without Authority * Continuous Improvement, The ideal candidate is an experienced Finance Transformation leader who combines deep Oracle EPM expertise with strong FP&A and Accounting process knowledge. They have successfully led enterprise Oracle EPM implementations, partnered closely with executive Finance leadership, and understand how planning, reporting, workforce planning, and financial close integrate within a modern Finance organization. They are equally comfortable discussing planning models with Finance executives, implementation strategy with IT, and delivery expectations with implementation partners. Experience within retail, consumer products, or other multi-location organizations is highly desirable. They are intellectually curious, embrace emerging technologies-including Oracle AI-and continually seek opportunities to improve planning, reporting, and decision-making through innovation. ## Description The Director, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) & Financial Systems will lead At Home's Finance Transformation through the implementation, adoption, and ongoing evolution of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (Oracle EPM). This role serves as the business owner for Oracle EPM and partners closely with Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and business leaders to redesign planning, forecasting, reporting, workforce planning, and financial close processes. The initial focus of this position is the successful implementation of Oracle Planning and Reporting, including Workforce Planning integrated with Oracle HCM, followed by Oracle Financial Close and future Oracle EPM capabilities. This leader will ensure technology enables best-practice business processes while driving automation, standardization, governance, and executive decision support. Success requires a combination of deep Oracle EPM expertise, finance transformation leadership, strong business process knowledge, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex, multi-location retail organization. INITIAL PRIORITIES (FIRST 12-18 MONTHS) The Successful Candidate will lead: * Oracle Planning implementation * Oracle Reporting implementation * Workforce Planning integrated with Oracle HCM * Budget and Forecast process redesign * Driver-based planning models * Executive dashboards and KPI reporting * Oracle Financial Close roadmap and implementation * Finance process standardization * Elimination of spreadsheet-driven planning processes * Development of governance and long-term Oracle EPM roadmap ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Finance Transformation Leadership * Lead the Finance organization's transformation through implementation and optimization of Oracle EPM. * Develop and execute the Financial Systems roadmap aligned with company growth objectives. * Serve as business owner and product owner for Oracle EPM. * Establish governance, standards, and best practices for planning models, metadata, reporting, and master data. * Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency. Business Process Leadership * Lead redesign of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidation, workforce planning, and financial close processes using Oracle EPM best practices. * Challenge legacy spreadsheet-based processes and implement scalable enterprise planning capabilities. * Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, HR, Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, Real Estate, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to improve financial decision-making. * Promote adoption of standardized planning methodologies across the organization. Oracle EPM Implementation & Administration Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of Oracle EPM including: * Planning * Budgeting * Forecasting * Long-Range Planning * Driver-Based Planning * Scenario Modeling * Workforce Planning * Capital Planning * Financial Reporting * Executive Dashboards * Smart View * Future Oracle Financial Close capabilities Responsibilities include: * Configuration and administration * Quarterly Oracle updates * Security and system performance * Metadata management * Release testing * User support * Continuous platform optimization Workforce Planning Partner with Human Resources to develop integrated workforce planning capabilities using Oracle HCM, including: * Headcount planning * Compensation planning * Organizational modeling * Labor forecasting * Position management Financial Planning & Analytics * Improve budgeting and forecasting processes through driver-based planning. * Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning capabilities. * Improve forecast accuracy through predictive planning. * Deliver executive dashboards and KPI reporting. * Support strategic decision-making through meaningful financial insights. Systems Integration & Data Governance Partner with Information Technology to integrate Oracle EPM with: * SAP Finance * Oracle HCM * Enterprise Data Warehouse * Reporting platforms * Other enterprise applications Responsibilities include: * Financial master data governance * Data integrity * System reconciliation * API and integration management * Oracle Integration Cloud coordination Artificial Intelligence & Finance Innovation Champion adoption of Oracle's AI-enabled capabilities by: * Evaluating Oracle AI functionality and future Cloud releases. * Leveraging predictive forecasting and intelligent planning capabilities. * Identifying automation opportunities across planning, reporting, forecasting, and financial close. * Supporting AI-assisted executive reporting and analytics. * Developing a roadmap for future Finance innovation while maintaining appropriate governance and controls. Project Leadership & Change Management * Lead enterprise financial systems projects from design through deployment. * Manage implementation partners and consulting resources. * Build organizational adoption through communication, governance, and training. * Influence stakeholders without direct authority. * Coach Finance users and establish long-term support models., * Successful Oracle Planning implementation * Workforce Planning deployment * Financial Reporting modernization * Oracle Financial Close implementation * Increased forecast accuracy * Reduced planning cycle times * Standardized enterprise planning processes * Elimination of manual spreadsheet-based planning * Executive dashboards delivering actionable insights * Adoption of Oracle AI-enabled planning capabilities * Established roadmap for future Oracle EPM innovation ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)