Oracle Financial Business Analyst

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Financial Business Analyst

Location: Valencia, CA

Duration: 3 months contract + Hire

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Analyst, Finance works primarily in the Oracle enterprise application and serves as senior subject matter expert associated with content, processes and procedures associated with Oracle. The Business Analyst, Finance will mainly work within Oracle and in the custom configurations. The goal of the team, where he/she is member of, is to implement and to configure Oracle and to improve the functionalities and to support users of Oracle in all sites in order to improve business processes by using Oracle more efficient and effective. The Business Analyst, Finance will mainly focus on the financial processes as invoicing, tax, AP/ AR, Collections, Bank files integration, GR/IR (Goods-Receipt/Invoice-Receipt), Cash Management, General Ledger and Cost Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Manages the global roll-out of Oracle such as planning and implementation.

 Codes individual modules and complex functions.

 Develops application tables and reports for projects.

 Is responsible for software integration and external interface development.

 Participates in system upgrades and coordinates/updates system documentation.

 Maintains the Oracle business rules configuration.

 Participates in the creation and maintenance of end user training documentation.

 Investigates future system releases and enhancements.

 Develops and configures cross-functional solutions and networks with other Oracle Business Analysts.

 Reviews requests to add, change or delete functionality within a process, ensuring common and shared fit with business needs.

 Monitors process adherence and consults with the process owner and user for issue resolution.

 Supports and enhances Oracle with a continued focus on process improvement to meet business case goals.

 Develops, coordinates and implements plans to test processes and configuration assuring quality of any additions, changes or deletions to the system.

 Prepares time and cost estimates for completing projects.

 Consults with business unit managers and end users to identify and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, data scope, usage, formatting and security requirements.

 Provides timely response to end user calls and help tickets assisting in problem resolution (helpdesk-role).

 Works together with business experts for implementation project and delivers on time for each project phase.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION &/ EXPERIENCE  

 Bachelor’s degree in Economics and/or ICT is required.

 Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Oracle Business Analyst. Good knowledge of integration between FI and other modules of Oracle.

 Knowledge of financial business processes by experience is a plus.

 Experience with SAP is preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.