Manager – Finance Systems
Company | Fortune Brands |
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Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior, 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
- 8+ years of experience in finance, finance systems, or accounting, with a proven track record in project management and EPM system implementation
- 5+ years of experience implementing or supporting Oracle Cloud EPBCS, EPCM, EDMCS, 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 finance teams during month-end close, forecasts, annual operating plan, and other system projects impacting Oracle EPBCS, EPCM, and Anaplan
- Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Oracle EPBCS and EPCM, 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