Lead Analyst, Financial Systems

GXO Logistics, Inc.; East Windsor Hill (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Incentive plan

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Lead Analyst, Financial Systems - Oracle EPBCS to own day-to-day administration of the Oracle planning tool and support implementation teams. This role drives metadata, training, and enhancements to optimize financial processes and decision making.

The candidate will oversee planning, forecasting, and close activities, manage data loads, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust system solutions and end-user training.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience administering Oracle Planning solutions.
• Experience as an Oracle EPBCS and Essbase techno-functional expert.
• High proficiency in Smart View and the Planning Reports module.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual planning, monthly forecasting, and close from a system perspective.
• Own EPBCS metadata configuration and maintenance.
• Design and deploy system enhancements including forms, templates, reports, dashboards, and rules.

Skills

Oracle EPBCS

Essbase

Smart View

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle EPM Cloud

Hyperion Planning

Job description

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Lead Analyst, Financial Systems - Oracle EPBCS, you will leverage your Oracle EPM Cloud skills to own the day-to-day administration of the planning tool. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing metadata, providing production support, creating/delivering end user training, understanding business processes, gathering business requirements, and assisting implementation teams to deliver solutions.

Pay, Benefits And More.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Oversee the annual planning, monthly forecasting, and close process activities from a system perspective, applying business expertise and functional knowledge in administering Oracle PBCS.

• Owns EPBCS metadata configuration and maintenance
• Designs, develops, executes, and monitors system enhancements, including custom forms, templates, reports, dashboards, calculations, and business rules to optimize the platform for financial processes and decision-making
• Manage batch data load processes
• Manage application support - troubleshoot and resolve challenges faced by business end users to perform root cause analysis

Responsible for design and development of minor application enhancements:

• Collaborates with cross functional teams and solicits input from stakeholders and end users to gather functional business requirements
• Build application artifacts (forms, rules, reports, etc.)
• Manage code and object migrations across environments (DEV, TEST & PROD)
• Develops Enhancement testing and maintains comprehensive system documentation

Responsible for managing other activities, but not limited to:

• Oversee security maintenance and audits to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulations
• Manage regular testing of monthly software updates from Oracle to ensure optimal functionality and provide clear communication of changes
• Provides training and support to end users, driving system adoption and proficiency
• Liaise between software vendor and end user to troubleshoot system issues

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 6 years’ experience administering Oracle Planning solutions
• Experience as an Oracle EPBCS and Essbase techno-functional expert
• High proficiency in Smart View and the Planning Reports module
• Understanding of EPM Automate, business rules, and Groovy scripting
• Knowledge of financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Understanding of currency translation
• Experience with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to various business partners
• Strong drive to seek continuous improvement in technology and processes
• Ability to think critically and leverage available resources

It’d be great if you also have:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Successful in full life cycle development of Hyperion Planning or EPBCS solutions including system requirements, design, build, implementation, and documentation
• Experience with other Oracle cloud EPM solutions including Profitability and Cost Management, Narrative Reporting, Financial Consolidation and Close Account Reconciliation, Enterprise Data Management
• Knowledge of information technology functional areas, including operations, pricing, project management, human resources, and information systems operations

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.