Oracle EBS Business Analyst

Location: Requires a hybrid schedule in Reston, VA

Business Systems Analyst I Oracle EBS Functional/Business User Support

Seeking an Oracle EBS Business Analyst focused on Financial Systems (R12) to support a complex enterprise environment. This role sits within the Office of the CFO, bridging the systems, reporting and business process needs of Finance & Accounting with the Management Information Systems (MIS) team.

Responsibilities:

The Business Analyst supports Oracle R12 financial and OBIA reporting systems and processes. In this role, you will work with key business leads to identify and prioritize process improvement and system enhancement needs while partnering with MIS to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Primary functions of this role include analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving business user service requests, gathering and documenting business requirements, functional testing of system upgrades, patches, bug fixes and enhancements.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Act as frontline support to key business partners for Oracle R12 financial and accounting systems and processes, including the troubleshooting of end user queries through resolution
• Work with MIS to articulate business needs and deliver systems enhancements and bug fixes. This includes gathering and documenting business requirements, testing and pre/post go-live support
• Hands-on testing for system upgrades and patches
• Analysis and validation of financial reports and data
• Developing and maintaining training documentation and delivering user training
• Keeping current with the Cloud ERP software features and functionalities in preparation for next generation ERP implementation

Experience

• Minimum 4-5 years hands-on work experience across Oracle EBS R12 or Oracle Fusion Cloud Financial modules (GL, FA, AP, AR, etc.), implementations or production support, preferably in a high-tech environment
• At least 2 years' experience troubleshooting systems issues, supporting upgrades/patching, documenting and analyzing business processes and requirements, driving process improvements and automation, and reporting enhancements, developing test plans, test cases, and conducting various testing cycles
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent work experience
• A strong functional testing background and the proven ability to coordinate and assist with end-user testing (UAT) activities
• Working knowledge of Oracle's R12 Procurement modules, integrated reporting tools such as OBIA and 3 rd party tools like OneSource is a plus
• Good understanding of financial transactional processing, general accounting and finance functions, audit and SOX controls
• Understanding of other non-Oracle R12 financial products and external system integrations is a plus
• Understanding of integrated best business processes, including the ability to work closely with MIS to develop efficient and effective system solutions and enhancements
• MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint experience to include formatting; Excel experience must include building formulas around filters, vloookups, and pivots, etc
• Working knowledge of Visio, SharePoint, Jira, and Wiki is preferred
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively, making data-informed decisions
• Strong business acumen, good judgment, attention to detail, objectivity, and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to manage internal stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a matrixed environment
• Self-motivated and proactive