Salary: £64,300 plus additional capability and skills allowance of up to £20,100
Location: Croydon (hybrid 60% office attendance)
Advert Close Date: Monday 29th September 11:55pm
Oracle EPM sits within the Enablers Portfolio, part of DDaT, which leads the development of integrated data products to support business intelligence, reporting, and data science across the Home Office. The portfolio is growing rapidly, with over 300 colleagues delivering services across multiple functions.
Oracle EPM supports enterprise performance management through robust data pipelines and integrations across modules such as Planning, FCCS, and PCMCS. It plays a key role in enabling strategic decision-making and financial planning, working in close alignment with the Metis Oracle Product and the wider data strategy. The product is delivered in collaboration with Data Acquisition, Analytics, and Infrastructure teams to ensure high-quality, resilient data services.
What you will do:
As a lead Data Engineer, you will showcase a true passion for data and exhibit expertise in the following areas:
- Managing and integrating data sources across Oracle EPM and connected systems (e.g., ERP, HCM, FDI, data warehouses) to improve data quality, consistency, and readiness for planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Designing and developing EPM-specific data models and ETL/ELT processes, working closely with the Analytics and Finance teams to map and transform data into structures that support Oracle EPM modules such as Planning, FCCS, and PCMCS.
- Engage with key stakeholders across Finance, IT, and business units to understand performance management needs, manage expectations, communicate progress, and foster a service-oriented approach to data delivery and support.
- Oversee the performance of third-party vendors and internal data teams, enhancing delivery capability, and creating a roadmap that balances immediate EPM reporting needs with long-term data platform investments.
- Optimise data lifecycle processes including data availability, capacity planning, and archiving strategies, while continuously improving the efficiency and reliability of data ingestion into Oracle EPM.
- Line managing and mentoring team members, supporting their professional development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the Oracle EPM data engineering function
Essential criteria
- Oracle EPM with at least 5 full project lifecycle deliveries.
- Demonstrable project experience in the following EPM products: EPBCS, EDM, NR, FCCS, PCMCS, ARCS and Predictive cash forecasting.
- The ability to lead and influence finance teams by leveraging deep knowledge of planning and financial processes, identifying pain points, and driving continuous improvement through practical, strategic solutions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to presenting complex data engineering concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior finance and IT stakeholders.
- Leading the adoption of cloud-based data technologies and strategies, particularly within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Azure/AWS, including services like Autonomous Data Warehouse, Oracle Data Integration, EPM Automate and be proficient in rest API and coding in MDX, Calc Script and Groovy.
- Effectively manage complex multi-supplier and support environments, ensuring effective coordination, service integration, and accountability across internal teams and external partners.
- Proven ability to align EPM implementations with HM Treasury guidelines, public sector accounting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements such as Managing Public Money, HMT Green Book, Cabinet Office spend controls and departmental data governance policies.
Benefits
- A highly competitive pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- 25 days annual leave on appointment rising 1 day per year up to 30 days, plus 8 days public holidays and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
- Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that is right for you including; Full time, part-time, flexi time, compressed hours and job sharing.
- A hybrid working model of a minimum 60% of your contracted hours in the workplace and 40% remote.
- Training and development opportunities tailored to your role, including access to technical and professional accreditations.
- Access to funded qualifications (subject to approval)
- A capability allowance reviewed annually.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- Enhanced parental leave schemes.
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards.
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