Director, EPM & Financial Systems

JOB SUMMARY

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 

Success Measures

Success in this role will include:

• 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

IDEAL CANDIDATE

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.

WORK LOCATION DETAILS

Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX

Work Schedule: Hybrid

• Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 

• Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays

WHO WE ARE

Discover At Home, the Home and Holiday Décor Superstore with endless aisles of must-have styles at prices so low you won't believe it. We are a dynamic, fast-paced retail brand with exciting career opportunities offering growth and a fun job you’ll love. We boast over 260 retail stores across 40 states, multiple distribution centers, and a modern corporate headquarters located in Coppell, TX. We have open positions that value imagination and diversity, giving people the opportunity to explore, grow, and help shape our future.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Home Office

  • Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time. 

  • Ability to move about an office environment. 

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions, including but not limited to:

Part-Time

- 401(k) W/ Employer Match

- Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

- 25% Store Discount (Seasonal TMs Included) 

 Full-Time – All Prior Benefits PLUS

- Medical Insurance

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time