Business Systems Analyst 4

Oakland, CA, United States

Business Systems Analyst 4

Location: OaklandFull Time

Job ID: 63075

Job Posting

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Department Overview

The Financial Accounting Unit provides systemwide financial management, reporting, policy, procedures, and administrative services in support of UC's mission. Additionally, Financial Accounting is involved in various initiatives to enhance the reporting and transparency of financial information. These efforts involve coordination and collaboration with local, campus, medical center, laboratory personnel at all levels.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provides subject matter expertise to ongoing and new Oracle Financials systems projects and initiatives. Works at the highest technical level of various phases of systems analysis and considers the business implications of applying technology to the current and future business environment to support Oracle Financial Cloud applications and other systemwide financial applications. Conducts complex business process analysis resulting in the identification of process issues and associated solutions. Recognized expert in business systems analysis across all modules within Oracle Financials. Coordinates with business users, and IT departments to manage and maintain Oracle Financial components and related tools. Provides system support for day-to-day operations including, gathering and documenting business requirements, configuration, testing, Oracle support requests, Oracle patches, and other related activities. Supports month end and year end activities in Oracle cloud. Provides Oracle functional expertise in Asset Management, Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS), and General Ledger.

Key Responsibilities

30% Performs highly complex analysis of business and user needs, documentation of business requirements and translation into proper system specifications. Provides advanced support and training on existing and new financial applications, including Oracle Financial Consolidation & Close Cloud Services (FCCS), Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDMCS), and AWS (Financial Data Warehouse). Provides subject matter expertise during the planning and execution of systems integration and acceptance testing and production support of Oracle Cloud applications.

30% Applies business process and analysis concepts, up to and including the most complex and advanced, while formulating and defining systems scope and objectives relative to the organization's business needs and corresponding system requirements. Independently analyzes systemwide and local business practices, processes, and problems. Regularly analyzes and determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Independently performs business and functional analysis, up to and including the most complex, related to system integration issues and creates and maintains interface specifications / requirements. Considers the business implications of applying and updating technology to the current and future business environment.

25% Initiates, facilitates, implements, and documents business process changes. Initiates and oversees changes in processes and procedures as they relate to system enhancements with Oracle cloud applications and other financial systems. Manages and troubleshoots end-user incidents and tickets by effectively working with corporate accounting, local accounting offices, and IT services to understand and resolve business concerns and issues. Maintains and keeps business processes and procedures up-to-date and provides end-user training when financial systems are updated and modified. Manages and maintains security profiles and permissions for the University's financial systems and applications.

15% Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may or may not exist. Creates test plans and maintains test scripts for routine updates and works with ITS and managed services execute test plans and review and validate results.

Experience

Required Qualifications

Min 8 years Relevant financial systems experience (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Financial planning systems) and is inclusive of a minimum of 2 years of experience with EPM FCCS and EMP Cloud.

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

+4 years of experience interacting with business users to define and document business requirements.

Demonstrated ability to bridge IT and Finance functions and partner with IT to provide relevant system solutions.

Familiarity with systems integration security, user provisioning, and single sign-on technologies.

Self-motivated and proactive with excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and team/collaboration skills that enable you to be successful both working independently with minimal supervision while ensuring your team maintains visibility and connection to the big picture.

Prior experience with reporting and data extraction tools e.g., Smartview.

Clear and effective writing and documentation skills.

Team-oriented with strong interpersonal, communication skills, and customer interaction skills

Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to see a task to completion.

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.

Finance and Accounting knowledge: financial process, data management, reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in Oracle finance cloud configurations, testing, and managing data governance using EDMCS.

2 years of hands-on experience as a Business Analyst supporting Oracle Financials ERP cloud specifically GL, Asset Management, Workflow Management, EDMCS, FCCS, and AWS knowledge will be a huge plus.

Advanced skills and understanding of methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.

Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.

Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures.

Knowledge of Oracle Cloud implementation methodology and best practices

Knowledge of Oracle Cloud support methodology including updates (monthly/quarterly)

Meticulous attention for detail as demonstrated by the ability to consistently prepare and review financial transactions, ensuring correct coding of data and discerning data anomalies with a high degree of accuracy.

Education

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Oracle certified professional.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This position has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement. The person hired may be asked to report to work on-site at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA two days per week, subject to change. The person hired will be required to reside in the state of California.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Job Title

Business Systems Analyst 4

Job Code

000657

Salary Grade

Grade 24

Payscale:

$123,000 - $140,000

Full Salary Range:

$95,300 - $178,100

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is January 10, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

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