Senior Oracle Essbase and EPM Analyst Developer

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking a Senior Oracle Essbase and EPM Analyst Developer​ to join our corporate systems team based in our New York, New York headquarters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Partnering with end users to modify / develop new Essbase cubes / EPM planning functions 

• Investigating and resolving Essbase / EPM issues 

• Completing appropriate project documentation 

• Carrying out on / off boarding of users 

• Assisting with periodic loading of data 

• Developing additional reporting in other tools such as PowerBI 

• Implementing major and minor system updates, some of these will need to be outside of office hours 

• Suggesting and implementing ideas to automate repetitive tasks 

• Answering periodic audit queries 

• Helping with disaster recovery testing 

• Providing advice and training to power users and other internal staff 

• Adhering to the AMC Networks change control process and operational model 

• Logging of service requests with Oracle  

• Participating in projects to move to new future planning platforms and systems 

Key Relationships: 

For both US domestic and international business units: 

• Finance staff and other end users
• IT Operations / infrastructure teams  
• Finance Systems team members 
• Service Desks 
• 3rd party vendors, such as Oracle

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred) 

• Demonstrable hands on knowledge of Essbase and EPM 
• At least 5+ years experience of working with Essbase / EPM 
• Proven ability to resolve issues and develop long term and permanent solutions  
• Knowledge of Windows server scripting / scheduling is beneficial 
• Good basic financial understanding 
• Experience of Microsoft PowerBI is of benefit but is not essential, as training will be provided 
• Experience of working in an environment governed by change control 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including working with a range of stakeholders and colleagues 
• Organised, with a high degree of ownership and an ability to multitask and meet deadlines 
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with a drive to deliver  
• A sense of urgency and ability to work at pace to deliver solutions quickly but accurately 
• A systematic, logical approach to fault finding and root cause 
• Ability and desire to learn without prompting 

The base compensation range for this position is $135,000 to $145,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.