Financial Systems Administrator

Financial Systems Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Manager – Consolidations and Systems, the Financial Systems Administrator is responsible for managing S&C’s financial planning & consolidation system. This position will be a hands-on subject matter expert in Oracle EPBCS/FCCS with knowledge of other key Oracle EPM Cloud modules. Additional responsibilities require a strong financial background and technical knowledge and experience in system implementation, configuration, integration, and administration. The position will work closely with the finance and accounting team and business partners to provide financial and ad-hoc support as needed.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management of the Oracle EPBCS / FCCS system, from ensuring data is accurate and system running properly to being the administrator
• Management of the system; including controls, enhancements, improvements, and documentation
• Providing technical/functional expertise and serving as subject matter expert for FCCS, EPBCS, EPM Agent, and EDM modules
• Leading upgrades to functionality and system integrations through testing and troubleshooting before application of system changes
• Training and developing financial staff to better utilize the system and system-related reports
• Assessing, preparing, and maintaining documentation for system and project requirements, operational needs, integration with other systems, interfaces, and workflow enhancements.
• Performing functional configuration and enhancements, system maintenance, and business process testing for Oracle cloud maintenance, which includes managing custom fields, forms, records, workflows, reporting, and user roles to support business requirements
• Providing oversight, technical support, and change management of EPM platform, including data governance and assessments to improve financial system processes
• Collaborating with technical development and warehousing teams to ensure data integrity, streamline processes, and support future development activities
• Working with internal business partners to identify and implement process improvement and enhancements
• Assisting with automation and process improvement projects as needed

This position also requires the following ability to:

• Communicate professionally, through both written and verbal communications
• Analyze and problem-solve
• Execute time management and organizational skills, pay attention to detail, and prioritize and meet deadlines
• Provide exceptional customer service and negotiation services
• Work collaboratively across teams
• Influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Understand finance & accounting concepts
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other team members
• Identify and communicate complex financial and system issues to team members and leaders of various levels of technical expertise
• Thoroughly understand finance & accounting concepts, with a general understanding of GAAP.
• Contribute to positive change throughout the organization

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Four years plus of progressive work with finance, accounting, and/or financial systems
• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 Business Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP, Oracle EPM Cloud, and/or ability to quickly learn the accounting software used by the organization
• Experience with a mix of accounting, FP&A, and business systems analysis experience supporting financial environments and a good understanding of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Hyperion Planning / PBCS, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud (FCCS), and/or Financial Data Quality Management preferably in an administrative role
• Experience in analyzing system requirements, writing functional specifications, conducting data tests, troubleshooting issues, and interfacing with business users
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis leveraging SmartView / Essbase / Oracle EPM Report Studio
• Understanding of the financial planning and close cycles and related best practices
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Essbase Spreadsheet Add-in and SmartView

S&C is a global company providing equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. S&C’s Engineering teams design solutions for a portfolio of products for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/commercial power users. S&C offers broad opportunities for advancement, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and a strong package of pay and benefits.

The Human Energy of S&C has been built on the principles of integrity, enthusiasm, and sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our 100% employee-owned team. S&C would not be where it is today without the diversity of our team members and business partners. We consider our diversity to be a core strength of our company, and we aspire to align our team-member demographics with the populations in which we live and work. To realize this vision, we seek to facilitate the career development of minorities, women and all team members through events hosted by our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Awareness (I.D.E.A.) Group, Women’s Empowerment Group and other S&C affinity groups.