Oracle FDI Developer / Analyst
Contract
Palo Alto, CA (Remote or Hybrid if in SF Bay Area)
This position pays around $60 - $70 / hr on W2
Responsibilities :
- Business Discovery & Analysis
- Lead requirements for workshops with FP&A, Accounting & Procurement.
- Translating needs into well-formed user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics. Map KPIs / metrics (e.g., revenue, COGS, Opex, cash flow, AP / AR aging, PO cycle times) to source systems and FDI subject areas.
- Data Modeling & Development & Go live (Oracle FDI)
- Design and implement data models, pipelines, and semantic layers within Oracle Finance Data Intelligence (leveraging Oracle subject areas, views, and data products).
- Build / Configure reports, dashboards, and self-service datasets.
- Implement drill paths, prompts / filters, row-level security, and data
entitlements.
Establish data quality checks & build / maintain documentationConduct UAT and migrate in production environmentDemos, Enablement & IterationRun demos and showcases with Finance leadership and business stakeholders; collect feedback and iterate fast.Create playbooks and training (how-to guides, release notes, KPI definitions) to drive adoption and self-service analytics.Required Qualifications :
Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Oracle Financial Data Intelligence (FDI)Experience leading requirements gathering sessions with finance stakeholders including FP&A, Accounting, and ProcurementStrong understanding of financial metrics and KPIs such as revenue, COGS, operating expenses, cash flow, AP / AR aging, and procurement cycle timesProven ability to design and build data models, semantic layers, dashboards, and self-service datasets within Oracle FDIExperience configuring drill paths, prompts, filters, row-level security, and data entitlementsKnowledge of Oracle subject areas, views, and data productsExperience mapping business metrics to source systems and reporting structuresAbility to establish data quality checks and validation processesExperience conducting user acceptance testing and managing production migrationsStrong documentation skills covering data models, configurations, and processesAbility to create training materials, playbooks, and how-to guides for end usersExcellent communication skills with the ability to present to finance leadership and business stakeholdersAbility to work autonomously with minimal supervisionStrong organizational and prioritization skillsPreferred Qualifications :
Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement)Familiarity with Oracle Analytics Cloud, OTBI, or Oracle Business IntelligenceBackground working directly with FP&A teams on budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning processesExperience with data integration tools or Oracle Integration CloudPrior experience in a consulting or systems integrator environmentBackground working in multinational organizations or with global finance teamsExperience driving self-service analytics adoption across an organizationKnowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative delivery practices CBAP , PMP , or Oracle certificationsCore Competencies :
Analytical Thinking : Ability to break down complex business problems, identify root causes, and develop structured solutionsTechnical Aptitude : Comfort working hands-on with data models, configurations, and reporting tools while understanding underlying data structuresBusiness Acumen : Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, terminology, and how data supports decision-makingCommunication : Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and translate business needs into technical requirementsStakeholder Management : Skill in building relationships, managing expectations, and engaging effectively with finance leadership and cross-functional teamsAttention to Detail : Commitment to data accuracy, documentation quality, and thorough testingAdaptability : Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback and adjust to evolving prioritiesOwnership & Accountability : Self-directed approach with a strong sense of responsibility for outcomes and deliverablesEnablement Mindset : Focus on empowering end users through training, documentation, and self-service capabilitiesCollaboration : Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams across functions and geographies