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Lead Analyst – Finance Systems

Lead Analyst – Finance Systems

CompanyFortune Brands
LocationHighland Park, IL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Proficiency in financial systems (Oracle Cloud EPM, Tableau, Anaplan etc.) and advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software
  • 7+ years of experience in finance, finance systems, or accounting, with a proven track record in project management and EPM system implementation
  • 2+ years of experience implementing or supporting Oracle EDMC, FCCS, ARCS and Narrative Reporting
  • In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and best practices
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes in Oracle FCCS and ARCS
  • Support monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation processes in Oracle ARCS
  • Support metadata management and trial balance mapping in global Oracle FCCS and EDMCS
  • Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Oracle EDMCS, FCCS, ARCS and Narrative Reporting, ensuring data integrity and system reliability
  • Conduct training sessions and create user guides to ensure effective utilization of Oracle systems
  • Elicit requirements for small to medium-sized requests, working with users to determine underlying needs and potential solutions. Transform these requests into actionable work and maintain continuous communication with key stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain strong documentation on assumptions, models, configurations, and process flows for end users and other administrators
  • Understand business processes and apply knowledge to solve problems and drive process improvement
  • Stay abreast of latest Oracle EPM and related systems functionalities as well as industry best practices on data modelling, planning, and process definition
  • Act as a liaison between finance teams and IT, translating technical concepts into accessible language and bridging the gap between finance requirements and system capabilities
  • Maintain effective internal controls related to system access, change management, data governance and other processes impacting the Anaplan system, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements
  • Support other Finance System team members to maintain team efficiency by performing as a backup for other Oracle EPM solutions outside of your primary role during peak times or periods of absences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Groovy scripting
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Tableau dashboard developer experience