Staff Analyst, EPM at Rivian

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

187100.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle EPM, Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Integration, Performance Optimization, SQL, Python, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Support, System Enhancements, User Training, Data Management, Security Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting (EPB) Support Analyst with solid technical skills and a firm understanding of finance, budgeting and forecasting principles to support our Business Finance. This role will support the day-to-day maintenance and support of the existing EPB application. Additionally, this role will require to work cross functionally with the Finance Org and IT to successfully deploy solutions to improve planning and forecasting processes. This position will be located in Palo Alto, CA and report to the EMP Staff Financial Analyst. Responsibilities Manage and support existing EPBCS applications throughout month-end and forecast cycles, including responding to user-reported issues, providing technical support, troubleshooting application errors, and monitoring system health to ensure smooth daily operations. Gather and analyze business requirements for new features or enhancements to EPBCS applications, design and develop functionalities, and implement modifications while configuring and customizing EPBCS to meet evolving business needs with a focus on best practices and system integrity. Manage data loads, integrations, and ensure data quality for planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, collaborating cross-functionally with ERP and HR systems to resolve integration-related issues. Monitor and optimize EPBCS application performance by tuning calculations, business rules, and data loads, conducting regular performance reviews, and implementing necessary improvements. Document EPBCS system configurations, processes, and procedures, provide end-user training and guidance on effective use of functionalities, and create user manuals and training materials for new features. Ensure data confidentiality and compliance by managing security roles, permissions, and controls within EPBCS, and protect against unauthorized access to sensitive information. Coordinate change requests and release cycles for EPBCS applications, conduct impact assessments for smooth deployment into production environments, and communicate updates effectively to stakeholders and end-users. Collaborate with Oracle support teams or third-party vendors for issue resolution and escalation, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within EPBCS. Stay updated with Oracle Cloud updates, best practices, and industry trends to recommend and implement enhancements as needed. Qualifications 6+ years of experience in Oracle EPM suite, including Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting. 5+ years of EPB Cloud experience with Financials (Expenses, Revenue, Capex, Workforce, Project) modules. Proficiency in data integration tools and techniques (e.g., FDMEE, Data Management, Data Exchange, Pipeline). Proficiency in Calculation Manager/ Business Rule/ Calculation scripts, Groovy Scripts, Web forms, integrations, Data Management, Performance Optimization, EPM security, Hybrid applications, Data Maps. Strong proficiency of Oracle Hyperion Essbase concepts (ASO, BSO, Calculation Scripts, Load Rules) Experience with data integration from other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP SAP, Workday, Databricks), validating and reconciling data to ensure integrity and accuracy. Experience and proficiency in the creation of reports in Oracle Smart View, Financial reporting, and Narrative reporting. Support stakeholders during month end close activities and forecast/Budget cycles. Proficient in using ticketing systems to log and monitor support tickets, escalate complex issues as necessary, and maintain clear communication with users regarding the status of their requests. Demonstrated capability to identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements, actively participate in testing and validation of new features, and stay current with the latest Oracle EPM best practices and monthly updates. Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, scripting languages, and other relevant technologies for automation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $159,700 - $187,100 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Responsibilities

The Staff Analyst will manage and support existing EPBCS applications, ensuring smooth operations during month-end and forecast cycles. They will also gather business requirements, optimize application performance, and provide end-user training.