Senior Business Analyst, Finance Engineering

Senior Business Analyst, Finance Engineering Analyst - Finance and Accounting - Santa Monica, California, United States of America Activision Blizzard is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Business Analyst to join our Finance Engineering team to help define and deliver business and technology priorities. This individual will support key initiatives by analysing business needs, translating requirements into effective system solutions, and supporting delivery, adoption, and ongoing operational effectiveness. This position is open to remote candidates within the US. Responsibilities Lead engagement with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, business processes, and system challenges, translating them into scalable IT-enabled solutions across the Finance systems landscape Independently drive end-to-end business analysis activities across initiatives, including requirement gathering, analysis, documentation of clear system requirements for delivery by IT teams, validation, prioritisation, and traceability across complex initiatives Act as a trusted advisor and one of the key interfaces between Business and IT, ensuring clarity of requirements, strong documentation, alignment of expectations, and informed decision-making throughout the delivery lifecycle Own the design, testing, and rollout of system solutions, including Oracle E-Business Suite (R12) and custom-developed/bespoke solutions, providing functional expertise across Finance modules (such as AP, AR, GL, and Cash Management) to ensure solutions align with business processes and control requirements Own the successful delivery of system enhancements and initiatives, proactively managing scope, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions Lead and coordinate activities within the IT Global Quarterly Release process, ensuring readiness, quality validation, impact assessment, and smooth deployment of enhancements Evaluate alternative solution designs and re-engineered processes, providing recommendations based on solution feasibility, operational effectiveness, financial controls, and long-term scalability Identify and drive process optimisation and standardisation opportunities across Finance systems and workflows Ensure SOX and governance compliance by ensuring all system changes adhere to defined governance, documentation, and approval processes Partner with offshore delivery and support teams to ensure high service quality, effective issue resolution, and continuous operational stability Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting best practices in requirements management and stakeholder engagement Requirements Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years as a Senior Business Analyst, with significant experience leading Oracle Finance implementations, enhancements, or transformation initiatives Strong understanding of Finance business processes, with demonstrable experience in analysing processes and recommending practical improvements Strong functional expertise and hands-on experience with Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Finance modules, including Purchasing, iProcurement, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash Management, and General Ledger Demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale, cross-functional, multi-regional Finance IT initiatives, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across Business, IT, and external teams Strong experience driving end-to-end requirements lifecycle management, including requirement gathering, analysis, documentation, validation, and translating requirements into clear system specifications Ability to translate Finance process requirements into Oracle ERP functional behaviour, including understanding upstream/downstream process impact across Finance modules Experience leading UAT planning, validation strategies, and release readiness activities Proven experience delivering and supporting integrations between Oracle Financial modules and third-party systems Ability to assess system designs, challenge assumptions, and provide structured recommendations balancing business and technical considerations Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements in Finance systems or processes (e.g., process efficiency, control improvements, automation, reporting accuracy, or user experience) Experience of operating within SOX-controlled or regulated environments, with strong governance discipline Experience working effectively with offshore or near-shore delivery and support teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate and document complex Finance and system concepts clearly for diverse audiences Pluses (Nice to have) Working knowledge of other Oracle R12 Finance modules such as AME, SLA, and Fixed Assets Working knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL for analysis and troubleshooting Experience with finance-related third-party tools such as Sabrix, Kofax, or Markview Working knowledge of data, reporting, or analytics platforms, such as OBIEE, Power BI, Looker, or similar enterprise reporting tools Basic understanding of databases, data flows, ETL concepts, or analytics processes to support reporting and validation activities Experience using work management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps Experience supporting Finance system architecture or solution design decisions across Oracle and related enterprise systems Experience of mentoring or 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