Systems Analyst II

Job Description

Role: Analyze, design, develop, test implement Hyperion planning/ Essbase applications Provide operational support in the areas of Hyperion Planning/Essbase. Perform manage business as usual activities related to operational support associated with budgeting and forecasting, profitability analytics and management reporting systems. Process month end and quarterly forecast activities for management reporting, manage user provisioning, monitor system environment for optimal performance. Perform system changes and set up required to commence allocations, budget and forecast cycle, ensuring data integrity exists for internal and external reporting. Maintain focus on quality deliverables and effectively manage project tasks, participate in project analysis, prepare/deliver presentations and training and provide guidance and direction to business users. Identify process improvement opportunities with the process / application you support. Demonstrate a high level of familiarity and understanding of financial planning and reporting processes and their impact and integrations with technologies and systems. Build and maintain positive relationships with key business users and exhibit a solid understanding of basic financial concepts and practices. All About You: Bachelor s degree or equivalent - required Relevant Professional Certifications such as Hyperion or Essbase Certification, PMP, Six Sigma, etc. - preferred Required Experience A positive track record in implementing and managing Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Essbase applications in a complex business environment. Knowledge of industry leading Enterprise Performance Management tools such as; Cognos TM1, Cognos Planning, etc. Prior hands on experience implementing Hyperion Planning and Essbase solutions. Thorough understanding of Hyperion Planning and Essbase including development and maintenance of complex allocation models and database management is required. Completed and led at least 3 Hyperion Planning full cycle implementations using structured methodologies and tools to support requirements, design, development, validation, deployment and training. Required: Hyperion Planning Essbase Calc Scripts / Business Rules Security Administration Smart View Financial Reports. EPMA Web Analysis FDM Workforce Planning Additional Skills Desired: ODI Capital Planning Professional Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills Maintain professional business like appearance and conduct Ability to develop training collateral and lead end user training sessions Act in a consultative and thought leadership manner Self-Motivated, personally accountable and quality driven Ability to develop formal and informal relationships across internal and external stakeholders Strong understanding of process improvement/redesign Excellent organizational, planning and multi-tasking skills