Job Description

Company Description
Discover the Unexpected Experian is the world's leading global information services company. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped businesses grow, consumers and small businesses gain access to financial services, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 18k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the greatest and brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference. Experian Asia Pacific's culture, people and environments are key differentiators. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, equity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. We're committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging and a place where you can bring your true self to work. Our uniqueness is that we truly value yours. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first focus. This includes Top Employer(TM) and Great Place To Work(TM) accreditations. Learn more at www.experianplc.com

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  Ability to understand the business context and Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting; Management Information; and Financial Reporting business activities
• Identify and evaluate potential improvements to capabilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of how users leverage the strategic solutions

User Adoption

• Drive best-practice usage of Hyperion across the finance user community in APAC/UKI/EMEA regions.
• Co-ordinate regional forums and establish superuser groups, building strong and effective relationships with end-users and helping to represent the Global Finance Centre of Excellence organization in APAC/UKI/EMEA regions.
• Domestic and international travel will be required to help support this and other global activities
• Provide user support to maximize the benefit of Global Financial Systems.

Application Administration (Hyperion) 1. Essbase and Planning:

• Assist during the monthly forecast processes by loading and archiving data
• Assist all 800+ users on all their monthly\annual reporting
• Assist Group FPA on their monthly\annual tasks

2. Security:

• Maintain end-user security, including setting up new user accounts and creating security filters and user groups
• Security administration for the Hyperion EPM suite of applications

3. All Hyperion applications:

• To provide guidance and best practices to the Hyperion user community using Essbase and OBIEE.
• Documentation of Hyperion Financial & Reporting systems and processes.
• Training end-users and providing support to maximize the benefit of Hyperion users.
• Support the Hyperion user community with the submission of planning data.
• Maintain hierarchy relationships in DRM.
• To create and maintain reports in OBIEE/Tableau for end users.
• Manage day-to-day administration activities for the Hyperion systems for APAC/UKI/EMEA users

Internal Process and Controls

• Documentation of Global Financial & Reporting systems and processes
• Assist in the Latest forecast and Budget activities, including working with the business community

Period End (Ensuring timely month-end close)

• Assist in month-end close and forecasting activities, including working with the business community
• Provide planning analysts and business owners with necessary data for fiscal month-end close activities and divisional financial reporting requirements, including general ledger transaction details.
• Report development using operational and analytical reporting tools such as Smartview & Financial Reporting Studio.

Projects

• Work with users & technical teams to roll out solutions to users in APAC/UK/EMEA and Globally
• Various other project engagements resources within the company
• Consultancy skills, being able to elicit the key drivers and requirements from the customer and provide the right solution for Global standards
• Ability to travel when needed

Qualifications

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  Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proven work experience in systems knowledge for Hyperion Essbase (v11 and above), Hyperion Planning (v11 and above), Hyperion DRM (v11 and above), essential PL/SQL and ODI knowledge, minimum of five years of experience
• Proven customer and service experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of reporting systems and financial processes.
• Ability to work with a virtual team and a high number of stakeholders
• Excellent capacity to transfer knowledge, train, and mentor other resources within the company
• Consultancy skills, being able to elicit the key drivers and requirements from the customer and provide the right solution for Global standards
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to travel when needed

Additional Information

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