Analyst - ERP System

Essential Functions

Partners with business leadership to support the overall performance of the system; supports vision and initiatives of the Center of Excellence team, establishes goals, and reports achievement progress
Initiates new projects that improve Finance & Procurement, Budget (EPM), and Payroll operations and processes. 
Allocates 50% of the time for hands-on work on ops tickets and change requests and the remaining 50% of time for management, new projects, and process improvements.
Serves as Lead on process improvement projects across the Finance, Procurement & Compliance cluster to include developing project scopes, determining project implementation schedules, resource management, budget estimates, risk management, and project quality assurance. 
Initiates and actively participates in projects related to improvements and automation of various business processes in Finance/Procurement/Payroll applications and develops cost/benefit analyses in support of system initiatives.
Evaluates and recommends changes to current and future ERP System configuration and introduces new financial reporting/processing tools to meet organizational needs.
Operates with considerable latitude and independence and is highly self-directed and self-motivated. Gets management involved as needed and keeps management updated on status of projects. Decision-making involves problems that require research, analysis, and evaluation of multiple variables.
Creates business requirements, user test scenarios, test data, test plans, and design documents for the enhancements and new projects related to ERP/EPM/Payroll systems.
Facilitates the creation of reports using the OTBI and other reporting tools provided by Oracle Cloud ERP applications.
Assists business leads with the resolution of any day-to-day issues related to ERP-supported business processes.
Actively assists with change management process that proactively identifies system changes and incorporates an appropriate impact analysis and approval for such changes across the ERP/EPM/Payroll system management/owners.
Closely works with the system end-users by providing/facilitating necessary training, support, and troubleshooting. Collects user input regarding system functionality and explores feasibility of potential improvements/enhancements to the system configurations.
Assists in managing and tracking corrective action plans resulting from the internal/external audits or contracted internal control reviews; and collaborates with internal/external auditors to achieve the organizational mission and objectives.
Performs a variety of self-directed and management-directed tasks.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Exhibits business acumen and strength in relating to people, delivers feedback, inspires, and motivate others to succeed.
Maintains ongoing communications with external and internal auditors and consultants.
Manages ERP and related systems operations and maintenance for Finance, Procurement, and Payroll, coordinates and assists with identification, development, and implementation of process improvements.
Performs assessments in areas across Finance and Procurement to reduce risk, improve efficiency, enhance communication, and track and improve performance.

Education / Experience & Other Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or Information Technology (or related field) from an accredited college/university, and ten (10) years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud ERP or E-Business Suite (Financials, Procurement, Payroll/HCM) systems implementation and support, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of financial, payroll, and accounting methods and leading a team in alignment with organizational goals.
Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP or E-Business Suite (Financials and Procurement) system is required.
Working knowledge or Training in Oracle Cloud ERP or E-Business Suite (HCM, Payroll or Budgeting/EPM) system is highly desirable.
Experience with Business process design & implementation or assessment across finance, supply chain and human resource business cycles. 
Excellent technical skills that include a knowledge of ERP systems, and the ability to manage and control highly technical financial information through applicable software is required (i.e., spreadsheets, databases, presentations, etc.).
Preferred experience with Advanced Excel Modeling, Data Modeling & Business Intelligence Reporting Tools.
An advanced degree and/or professional certification in information technology/business/accounting fields is a big plus. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Strong analytical planning, problem-solving, and organization skills required. 
Ability to manage and lead projects to include creating project plans, identifying, and mitigating risks, defining scope and goals, communicating milestones, and providing feedback. 
Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and recommend courses of action to be taken.
Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, and prioritize issues.