Sr Software Engineer HFM Administrator

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel.

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

Sabre is the global leader in innovative technology that leads the travel industry. We are always looking for bright and driven people who have a penchant for technology and want to hone their skills. If you are interested in challenging work, being part of a global team, and solving complex problems through technology, business intelligence and analytics, and Agile practices - then Sabre is right for you! It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs for our airline, hotel, and travel agency customers.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The EPM systems administrator will be the key contact for Sabre’s EPM systems (HFM and Essbase) with responsibility for maintaining and developing the HFM and Essbase applications.

In addition to establishing and maintaining good working relationships internally, this position will participate in various cross-functional organizational initiatives. This position supports Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Internal and External audit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of HFM 11.2.10 and Essbase.
• Maintain three HFM systems (PROD, CERT, TEST) in sync every month by adding new members to the different dimensions per Accounting request.
• Develop/Modify HFM rules as needed per accounting.
• Develop/Modify the FDMEE interfaces that load the data from SAP to HFM (via flat file).
• Perform metadata maintenance in DRM for HFM
• Provision/Deprovision users from the system as requested.
• Support Accounting and Finance during month end close
• Maintain several Essbase databases BSO and ASO on a monthly basis.
• Support Finance during Forecast, Planning and Multiyear Outlook.
• Provide support to all users for any Smart View questions they have.
• Attend to meetings with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Audit as needed.
• Support HFM/Essbase reporting via “Financial Reporting Studio”.
• Do audit related tasks on a monthly/quarterly basis to be SOX compliant.
• Provide reports to Internal/External Audit as needed.
• Provide reports to Tax after month end close.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's (undergraduate) degree in computer science, information systems or equivalent is required. Understanding of Accounting and Finance basic concepts is required. MBA is a plus. Knowledge of perl is a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience in HFM/FDMEE/HFM Calculator Manager/Essbase/Smartview/DRM.

Knowledge of Windows server 2012. Knowledge of Maxl scripts. Knowledge of Financial Reporting Studio.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.