Senior Business Systems Analyst

Senior Business Systems AnalystEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryPartners with Business Groups to ensure delivery of applications aligned to the business and IT strategy, as well as the support of those applications. Works with Business Groups to define their global IT requirements and to analyze appropriate solutions. Manages projects from inception to completion with matrix, global teams.ResponsibilitiesBusiness SupportProvides first-line support to users of financial applicationsResponding to business user queriesProviding one-on-one support, explanations, and guidance to users regarding finance operationsTriaging data issues, process issues, and business user errorsLiaise with IT and business users to define and prioritize business-related issues associated with systemsPartner with other system owners to ensure data quality, timing, and financial reporting impacts are fully understoodTake the lead role in:Assisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringEliciting requirementsRequirements organizationTranslating and simplifying requirementsRequirements management and communicationRequirement analysisBusiness Requirements AnalysisPartners with business stakeholders to analyze, define and document business requirements, within and across functional areasDrives best practices during requirements gathering and modelingHas a strong focus on gathering core requirements, beyond stated requirements and correctly placing these within a broader context?Understands business environment and helps to connect/align relevant business stakeholdersStakeholder ManagementManages stakeholder expectations and communications within and beyond the functional trackKnows business environment well enough to identify and proactively include the correct stakeholderInteracts regularly with senior management-level stakeholders and demonstrates value from realized projectsSolution DesignResponsible to design and document cross-functional and global solutions, drawing on the functional expertise of functional and technical team members or vendors, as appropriate.Advises on solutions prepared by peers or supporting team, and champions good design practicePartners with business stakeholders to analyze, define and document business processes within and across functional areasDrives best practices during requirements gathering and modelingUnderstands business environment and helps to connect/align relevant business stakeholdersDocumentationDocuments and reviews broader team documentationSupports the team in identifying and defining relevant documentation templates pertaining to solution deliveryIs a champion for knowledge transfer to enable/empower other team members?Functional DesignDevelops functional designs for applications, integrations, and conversionsAbility to work on multiple functional areas and integrations with third-party productsKeeps up to date with industry trends and vendor capabilities to produce robust functional designsReviews functional designs and obtains sign offs with the cross-functional business and IT teamsProvides inputs into business processes based on design capabilitiesChampions sustainable, forward-looking functional designsLearn and adapt to new technologies in a short durationTesting & Test DesignExecute System integration testingCoordinate user acceptance testing for new systems or enhancement releases.  This involves assistance with the creation of test cases and follow-up to ensure users complete testing per the scheduleCoordinates integration testing validates test cases with stakeholders for user acceptance testing and training and obtains signoffsCoordinates defects clarification, triage, and coordinate resolution with engineering teams.Performs Mock close on financial systemsProject ManagementManages small to medium application releases and projectsManages stakeholder expectationsDesign release scope and schedule in line with a business goal, prioritization, and IT capacityWork with the team of analysts and leads implementing new cloud business applications for EquinixSystem ConfigurationsConfigures applications in line with business goalsDesigns forward-looking configurations by recognizing future needs aligned with the business roadmapDevelops configuration standardsDay to Day Support (Production Support)Supports and trains junior resources and oversees quality in triage and troubleshooting practicesLeads troubleshooting efforts on critical issues with cross-functional teams through the resolutionIdentifies improvements to address repeat issuesTraining and Change ManagementWorks with functional leadership teams to set expectations and conduct planning and execution of SME training activitiesDefines, communicates, and implements support and engagement plansAnalyzes adoption rates and issues and assesses business case realization and proposes solutions to improveProvides Adhoc training to various financial users on key financial applicationsVendor ManagementManages/leads individual consulting resources as assignedParticipates in vendor advisory boards and user groupsExecutes medium-scale vendor evaluations, pricing negotiations, and software acquisitionsPrepares management communications and gets stakeholder input for recommendationsQualificationsExtensive experience in Oracle Cloud Applications with multi-ledger, multi-currency, and multi-GAAP environmentsExtensive experience in a couple of Oracle Cloud Modules AP, AR, CM, PPM,FAH, PO, INV, and AGISMust have worked in a leading consulting company or in a well-known international Company in the implementation, support of the projects, and production supportHave in-depth finance and accounting functional knowledge to understand business requirements and convert them into functional and configurable solutionsWorked as Sr Systems Analyst or Support Analyst for Oracle Fusion ERP application modulesHands-on experience in designing and configuring ERP application implementation and maintenanceWorked in a couple of Oracle fusion EPM application modules like BPCS, EDMCS, TRCS, ARCS, and PCMCS will be considered with priorityDeep understanding of the end-to-end accounting transactions from sub-ledgers to GLPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, IT, or a related field6 to 10 years of experience working within a large multinational company's finance and accounting organizationStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesWillingness to travel occasionally if neededPreference to Accounting, computer science, or mathematics-related fields of studyEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.