IT Applications Analyst - Senior

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive application functionality, configuration and support expertise for application software solutions; works with business analysts, architects, technical experts and software vendors on the solution requirements, design, configuration, functionality gap resolution, implementation, support, maintenance and enhancement of the applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyzes and evaluates application functionality and provides recommendations to increase utilization of standard application functionality to improve business processes and capabilities Determines and documents optimum application setup and configuration to meet functional requirements and specifications; configures and verifies application setup and configuration Develops expertise in emerging application and solution trends and functionality; provides functional recommendations for assigned applications and systems. Conducts analysis of potential application solutions, identifies and recommends solutions to address functionality gaps in the application. Develops and maintains strong relationships with relevant vendors; works with vendors to improve application functionality and resolve functionality issues Partners with process owners, business analysts, systems analysts and architects to gather, document and review functional, architecture and technical requirements and define application functional designs. Serves as subject matter expert and point of contact on content, processes, procedures and functionality associated with assigned applications for projects and application support (as needed). Creates and manages functional specifications for a given project from which programs and configurations will be applied to create the program, application, or complete solution

Competencies: 
Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. 
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. 
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. 
Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 
Tech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
Solution Configuration - Configures, creates and tests a solution for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 
Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 
Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 
Solution Modeling - Creates, designs and formulates models, diagrams and documentation using industry standards, tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 
Solution Validation Testing - Validates a configuration item change or solution using the Function's defined best practices, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, tools and metrics, to ensure that it works as designed and meets customer requirements. 
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 
 

Job Summary

Provide end-to-end functional expertise for Oracle E-Business Suite (R12), with a primary focus on Oracle Financials. Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and technical teams to design, configure, implement, and support enterprise applications. Drive optimal utilization of standard Oracle functionality while addressing gaps through well-defined solutions, ensuring alignment with business processes, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and evaluate Oracle R12 application capabilities, recommending enhancements to maximize utilization of standard functionalities and improve process efficiency.
• Define and document optimal application configurations aligned to functional requirements, and ensure accurate system setup through validation and testing.
• Lead functional design activities, including preparation of BRDs, FDDs, and solution design documents.
• Identify functional gaps in Oracle Financials and recommend appropriate solutions, including configuration, customization, or workarounds.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Oracle Financial modules, supporting both projects and ongoing application support.
• Collaborate closely with business users, process owners, and IT teams to gather and refine requirements and translate them into system-driven solutions.
• Manage end-to-end implementation lifecycle activities including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, SIT, UAT, deployment, and hypercare support.
• Work with Oracle and third-party vendors to resolve application issues and enhance system capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (especially India localization).
• Support cross-functional integrations with Procurement, Inventory, and Order Management modules.
• Mentor junior functional analysts and drive knowledge sharing within the team.
• Continuously evaluate emerging Oracle capabilities (including Cloud Financials) and recommend adoption where relevant.

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of finance processes and ability to align ERP solutions with business goals.
• Customer Focus: Deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions with a strong service mindset.
• Complex Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex system interactions and resolve functional challenges effectively.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and collaboration with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement through standardization and automation.
• Technology Orientation: Stay current with Oracle EBS and Cloud Financials advancements.

Solution Capabilities

• Solution Configuration: Configure and test Oracle R12 modules in compliance with business, security, and governance standards.
• Solution Design: Develop scalable and compliant functional designs aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Functional Fit-Gap Analysis: Evaluate system capabilities against business requirements and define remediation approaches.
• Solution Modeling: Create process flows, data models, and solution documentation.
• Validation & Testing: Ensure solutions meet requirements through structured testing cycles aligned to SDLC practices.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
• CA/CMA is good to have
• Oracle Financials certifications .
• Compliance with regulatory requirements as applicable.

Experience

7-8 years of relevant experience required.

• Oracle Financials functional consulting experience in Oracle EBS R12 environment.
• Deep expertise in core Finance modules:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Fixed Assets (FA)
  • Cash Management (CM)
  • Oracle Financials for India Localization (GST, TDS, statutory compliance)
  • E-Business Tax (EBTax)
• Strong experience in India statutory compliance and taxation requirements.
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end ERP implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.
• Expertise in business process mapping, solution design, and functional architecture.
• Hands-on experience in requirements gathering, functional documentation, UAT coordination, and change management.
• Strong exposure to cross-functional integrations (Procurement, Inventory, Order Management).
• Experience mentoring and leading functional team members.
• Experience working in manufacturing industry or a manufacturing client is an added advantage.