Finance Operations Analyst

Finance Operations Analyst Contract – Pleasanton, CA / Boise, ID / Chicago, IL / Plano, TX – Remote – $55‑65 hourly. Job Description The contractor will support Project T REX (Oracle conversion) by creating and maintaining finance‑facing reporting, end‑user training materials, and SOP documentation for new Oracle‑based processes that impact Inventory Accounting and Accounts Payable. The role will act as a “translator” between functional accounting needs and day‑to‑day system execution by documenting standardized procedures, building job aids, and producing clear communications for field and corporate stakeholders as we approach WIRE go live. Key Outcomes Develop SOPs, quick‑reference guides, and training decks for Oracle process changes affecting inventory and AP. Produce “what’s changing / what’s not changing” communications and user‑impact summaries, including documentation of workarounds where applicable. Build/maintain reporting views and trackers to support readiness, cutover, and early‑life support (ELS) needs for finance/accounting stakeholders. Support the project team by capturing decisions, updates, and action items in a structured format suitable for broad distribution and audit‑ready reference. Required Role Experience Translating FDDs, test cases, and functional requirements into clear, business‑ready documentation. Oracle Fusion Financials (practical, business‑facing usage). Inventory and cost accounting, including Costing, Landed Costing, and Perpetual Average Cost (PAC). AP mismatches and downstream impacts (AP resolution, journal entries, financial outcomes). PAC cost changes and cost corrections, including understanding root cause vs. system mechanics. Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI) for analysis and operational reporting. BI Publisher (BIP) for controlled, distributable financial reporting. Additional reporting resources external to Oracle are expected to be included. Proven SOP and documentation experience for a business audience, focused on “how finance operates” rather than technical configuration details. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong business and finance background, with hands‑on accounting experience (as opposed to primarily IT or configuration‑focused roles). Demonstrated ability to own and explain financial outcomes, not just system behavior. Candidate Requirements 3–7 years in accounting operations, finance process documentation, or ERP enablement roles with demonstrable SOP/training deliverables. Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience. Nice‑to‑have: CPA, CMA, or formal documentation/training certification (not required). Top Candidate Skills Must Have (stack ranked) Business writing + communication: ability to convert complex process changes into clear SOPs, job aids, and training material for mixed audiences (finance + operations). Oracle UI familiarity / ERP navigation: comfortable capturing steps, screenshots, and exceptions from Oracle screens and workflows to build training and SOPs (1–3+ years). Inventory + AP accounting knowledge: understands accounting impacts, common failure modes, and control points (e.g., incorrect accounting, invoice processing issues, reconciliation needs) (3+ years). Like to Have (stack ranked) Training development experience (quick guides, micro‑learning, facilitated training sessions, LMS‑friendly content) (1–3+ years). Reporting/analytics proficiency (Excel/Power BI/SQL) to produce readiness trackers and finance support reports (2+ years). Change management / go live support (ELS playbooks, known‑issue logs, workaround catalogs, stakeholder comms) (1–3+ years). #J-18808-Ljbffr Maxonic Inc.