Enterprise performance management (EPM) initiatives increasingly determine how global organizations forecast growth, allocate capital, and manage financial risk. While many enterprises adopt modern EPM platforms, relatively few professionals possess the depth of technical and business expertise required to architect solutions that operate reliably at scale while delivering measurable operational gains. Among these specialists, Maheshwar Gourishetti has distinguished himself through original, enterprise-wide EPM architectures that have transformed financial planning and consolidation processes across multiple industries.
With over 15 years of specialized experience spanning retail, technology, life sciences, and energy sectors, Gourishetti has led and architected large-scale implementations of OneStream and Oracle EPM Cloud platforms for complex, multi-entity organizations. His work consistently goes beyond standard platform configuration, focusing instead on designing scalable architectures that replace fragmented legacy systems, reduce manual effort, and materially improve decision-making accuracy.
Original Contributions in Enterprise EPM Architecture
A defining aspect of Gourishetti’s work is his ability to design original EPM architectures tailored to complex operational realities rather than relying on out-of-the-box implementations. In one enterprise retail engagement, he architected a OneStream-based FP&A solution integrating data from more than a dozen source systems, including SAP and enterprise data warehouses. His design introduced custom business rules and automated reconciliation frameworks that reduced financial close timelines by over 50 percent while eliminating thousands of hours of recurring manual effort annually.
Rather than adopting standard integration patterns, Gourishetti designed customized Cube2Cube and App2App data pipelines to support high-volume consolidations without performance degradation. These architectural decisions enabled finance teams to shift from spreadsheet-based forecasting to real-time scenario modeling, significantly improving forecast accuracy and operational responsiveness.
Effective EPM architecture is not about deploying tools—it’s about designing systems that finance teams can trust at scale,” Gourishetti explains. “My focus has always been on building solutions that eliminate manual risk while enabling leadership to act on timely, accurate data.
Leading and Critical Roles in Complex Implementations
Across multiple enterprise environments, Gourishetti has served in leading and critical roles where his architectural decisions directly influenced organizational outcomes. In several implementations, he was responsible for end-to-end solution design, including requirements definition, technical architecture, security models, and deployment strategy. Business stakeholders and implementation teams relied on his guidance to resolve complex planning and consolidation challenges involving logistics P&L modeling, grant management, treasury forecasting, and multi-entity consolidations.
In one global implementation, his architecture enabled field users across multiple regions to perform detailed P&L analysis by distribution center, a capability previously unavailable due to system limitations. The resulting solution became the organization’s standard financial planning platform, supporting hundreds of users and multiple business functions.
Recognized Expertise Across Cloud EPM Ecosystems
Gourishetti’s work spans Oracle EPM Cloud (EPBCS, PBCS, EDMCS), OneStream, and legacy Hyperion platforms, positioning him as a cross-platform architect capable of guiding organizations through complex migrations. He has led transitions from on-premise Hyperion environments to cloud-native architectures, designing migration strategies that preserved data integrity while improving performance, scalability, and governance.
His technical expertise includes developing advanced business rules using VB.NET and Groovy, architecting automated validation frameworks, and implementing role-based dashboards that balance usability with enterprise security requirements. These solutions have enabled finance organizations to reduce dependency on IT intervention while maintaining strong data governance.
About Maheshwar Gourishetti
Maheshwar Gourishetti is a certified EPM/CPM consultant and enterprise solution architect with more than 15 years of experience delivering large-scale financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation solutions. His work has produced measurable operational improvements, including reduced close cycles, improved forecast accuracy, and significant efficiency gains across global organizations. Known for his ability to translate complex financial requirements into scalable, high-performance architectures, Gourishetti continues to shape how enterprises leverage modern EPM platforms to support strategic decision-making.
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