Financial Systems Administrator, FP&A

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of more than 2,000 bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the flexibility of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Finance Team creates the financial infrastructure that powers our growth and scales our business. We combine analytical precision with bold thinking to build sustainable value for our company and stakeholders. More than traditional accountants, auditors, and finance managers, we're strategic partners who craft the financial architecture that enables innovation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, we continuously look for ways to drive business impact while maintaining trust, accuracy, and rigor in everything we do. If you're ready to own your impact on Dropbox’s financial future, join our Finance team. Accounting, Sales Finance, Procurement, Audit, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Revenue Operations.

Role Description

Dropbox is hiring a forward-thinking FP&A Systems Administrator to join our Corporate FP&A Systems team. This role is a unique opportunity to lead the management and optimization of Oracle EPM tools, ensuring our financial planning and reporting processes are seamless and future-ready. You will design and implement scalable solutions, integrating data from modern platforms to empower our FP&A team with timely, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance Oracle EPM tools (PBCS, EDM, Narrative Reporting) to support comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Design and optimize data integration workflows using tools like Alteryx, ODI, and APIs to connect platforms such as Oracle ADW, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Write advanced business rules and leverage Groovy scripting to build flexible, high-performing planning models.
• Architect solutions leveraging BSO/Hybrid and ASO cubes for robust system performance and scalability.
• Develop intuitive dashboards and advanced analytics in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Design and optimize complex allocation models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and runtime efficiency.
• Create and maintain workforce planning models, incorporating advanced calculations for headcount, compensation, and benefits.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, ensuring reliability and integrity during critical processes like forecasting and month-end close.
• Collaborate with FP&A and cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement best practices, and deliver seamless solutions.
• Proactively explore and implement new Oracle EPM functionalities from monthly and quarterly updates, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
• Please note: This role requires candidates to be based on the West Coast/PST time zone to ensure sufficient team coverage for stakeholders based in PST.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of financial systems administration experience with a proven track record in Oracle EPM tools, including PBCS, EDM, and Narrative Reporting.
• Mastery of Groovy/MDX scripting, advanced business rule development, and optimization techniques for both ASO and Hybrid cubes.
• Expertise in designing and optimizing allocation models, with a focus on runtime efficiency and scalability.
• Deep experience in workforce planning, including building models for headcount, compensation, and detailed financial scenarios.
• Proven ability to design and maintain robust data integration workflows using tools like Alteryx, ODI, or equivalent ETL solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern data warehousing concepts and platforms such as Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Advanced understanding of FP&A processes, including strategic planning, bottoms-up budgeting, scenario modeling, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in performance tuning of calculations, reducing runtime, and improving user experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex system challenges under pressure.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Please note: This role requires candidates to be based on the West Coast/PST time zone to ensure sufficient team coverage for stakeholders based in PST.