Sr Analyst - Finance Technology

The Wendy's Company; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wendy's Company in Dublin, OH is seeking a Finance Systems Specialist who will serve as the liaison between the Finance team and technology partners, focusing on Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM and related financial systems. You will translate complex technical changes for non-technical users and support first-level business support for Oracle and other finance systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining system updates, data accuracy, and mass allocations in the GL, leading testing for projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT/Systems or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience with Oracle Financial Products (ERP/EP M) in accounting or IT (or combined).
• Experience with system testing, test plans, and project mapping.
• Experience with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM and connected Finance systems, ensuring data accuracy and updates.
• Serve as SME for Finance-related projects, documenting impact and guiding requirements.
• Lead GL month-end close processes, data loading, consolidation, and reporting.
• Coordinate testing efforts between Finance and IT and implement changes as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Meeting facilitation

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/IT

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Oracle Cloud EPM

Google Looker

BI Publisher

OTBI

Essbase

SmartView

Job description

What you’ll do

This position will serve as a liaison between the Finance team and our technology partners with respect to Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM and all related financial systems. This position plays a key role in systems upgrades and implementation projects to ensure the Finance Team’s requirements are met and IT understands Finance issues and concerns. This position requires a strong technical background and expertise in a variety of systems, specializing in ERP and Finance specific applications as well as the ability to translate and provide understanding of changes to non-technical users. This position will provide the first level of business support for Oracle and other Finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM, OnBase, Blackline, Vertex and other supported Finance systems. Ownership of system updates, data accuracy and overall maintenance for various systems. Responsibilities include but not limited to the processing of account/cost center requests, report maintenance, troubleshooting of access, reporting issues, adhoc reporting requests and creation of mass allocations within the GL. Responsible for loading data from ERP to various systems and ensuring accuracy of data.
• Serve as subject matter expert for various projects impacting Finance based applications. Leverage knowledge and expertise of business processes to effectively account for new requirements based on business priorities (Digital initiatives, accounting standard changes, etc). Recommend key design decisions, document the impact of initiatives on the system, lead the business through the requirements gathering process and communicate with business partners (Accounting, Finance, Treasury, IT Product Owners, Tax, Legal, etc).
• Responsible for General Ledger month‑end financial system close process which includes loading, consolidating, generating, and distributing financial statements to leadership with a sense of urgency while verifying accuracy.
• Acts as the liaison between Finance and IT, leading testing efforts for Oracle and other finance systems for projects, enhancements, patching/upgrades, etc. Work independently to recommend and implement changes as needed to financial systems based on changes in accounting standards, business changes, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree (major: Accounting, Finance, Business and/or Information Technology/Systems)
• 3-5 years of experience with suite of Oracle Financial Products, either in Accounting, IT, or (preferred) a combination of both. Specific applications/modules include: Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle Cloud EPM, Google Looker, Oracle Reporting tools including BI Publisher, OTBI, Financial Reporting Studio (FRS), Essbase and SmartView.
• Experience with systems testing, test plans and project mapping.
• Experience with business process improvement.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals including internal and external clients.
• Meeting facilitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi‑task and shift priorities.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and make recommendations based on findings.
• Detail oriented with strong technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Plans and completes work effectively and efficiently, meets assigned deadlines, and makes sound decisions.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $138,000.00 annually.

Travel: 5%.

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website.

NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.