Corporate Forecasting Manager - Oracle EPM

About the role

NXP is looking for a Corporate Forecasting Manager to lead and optimise its enterprise-wide forecasting process using Oracle EPM Planning. The role sits at the intersection of finance, technology and data science, combining deep forecasting expertise, hands-on coding skills and machine learning capabilities to make planning decisions smarter, faster and more accurate.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate forecasting process with Oracle EPM Planning, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strategic alignment.
• Design, build and maintain scalable EPM models for dynamic planning, scenario analysis and rolling forecasts.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models to improve forecast accuracy, detect anomalies and generate predictive insights.
• Automate data flows and integrations between Oracle EPM and other platforms using SQL, Python and related technologies.
• Gather requirements, validate assumptions and ensure model integrity through cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor forecasting performance via KPI tracking, variance analysis and process optimisation.
• Train and mentor finance teams on EPM tools, forecasting methods and best practices.
• Optimise application performance for data loads, aggregations, calculations and retrievals.
• Build custom business rules, calculation scripts, forms, outlines, load rules and batch scripts for budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage Oracle load processes, including ad hoc requests and nightly loads, and ensure SOX compliance and change control.
• Maintain narrative reporting and centralised financial reports for executives and operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, computer science, data science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in FP&A or financial systems management, with full lifecycle implementation experience in Oracle EPM Planning.
• Deep understanding of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to train, mentor and influence decision-making across diverse teams.

Required skills

• Programming in calculation manager scripts, Groovy and/or SQL.
• Machine learning model development for forecasting and predictive analytics.
• Hands-on experience with the full suite of Oracle Cloud EPM products.
• Preferred: Oracle EPM certification, Power BI/Tableau, REST API integrations and cloud data architecture.