Senior Business System Analyst

Company: Equinix
Company: Equinix
Location: Bangalore
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2024-04-18 05:04
Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. 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. Senior Business System AnalystJob SummaryAs Manager of Business Systems in the Corporate application division, you would be working on some of our latest ventures to Support and Enhance cutting-edge SaaS business applications.  Manages a team of BSAs and is accountable for the team's performance and results. Sets team objectives, priorities, and plans. May assign work to various team members. Reports the status of projects or issues to upper management. Contributes input to budget planning. Responsible for hiring, developing his teams, and managing business stakeholder relationships. This position acts as a critical liaison between the company’s financial functions including Corporate Controllership, Regional Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Business Assurance, and the company’s IT organization. ResponsibilitiesStakeholder ManagementResponsible for driving and influencing senior leadership decision-makingCan effectively identify appropriate stakeholdersBuilds and maintains effective working relationships and partnerships with stakeholdersAbility to drive conflict resolution between stakeholders, including senior management and cross-functional teamsSets and influences stakeholder expectations related to technology initiativesResponsible for transparent communication to stakeholders related to technology initiativesManagement ReportingParticipates in monthly operational reviews of operational performance and roadmap statusExecutes against operational KPIsReviews, identify areas for improvement and makes recommendations to leadershipResource and Budget ManagementDecisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plans that are agreed upon by upper managementWorks closely with Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for larger projectsRequests approvals for additional expenses outside of the approved budget/headcountCommunicates budget estimates for cross-functional projects/programs, and ensures teams execute assigned projects within approved budgetsManages and/or escalates issues, as neededProject/Program ManagementResponsible for ensuring projects deliver on time and budget by holding contributors accountable for delivering on project milestones and deliverablesResponsible for escalating issues and potential roadblocks to management, including making recommendations to address and resolveExpected to resolve most issues to closureResponsible for identifying and mitigating project execution risksGuide and /or revise the project plan to ensure it completely captures all activities and eliminates duplicative effortsStreamlines resources and activities and identifies opportunities to automate tasksPeople ManagementProvides leadership and direction to the teamIs accountable for the performance and results of direct reports and may be larger or multiple teams.Responsible for succession planningResponsible for performance management of team members, including disciplinary actions and hire/fire decisions/ recommendationsResponsible for talent development, including quarterly conversations, career pathways conversations, and individual development/growth plansModels the Equinix Culture and ValuesReview/Approvals/Escalations/Issues ResolutionMonitors and manages support and operational metrics and trends for management areasIdentifies and prioritizes areas for optimizationThe manager is responsible for the identification of significantly impactful/high-risk issues, appropriate prioritization, resource assignment and ownership, and overseeing processes through the closure of issues while ensuring appropriate escalation and visibility to senior management teamsFor more complex and higher risk issues, the manager will draft and support reviews Senior Leadership review cyclesCountry/Regional ManagementManages a team of local technology professionals in a given country/regionExecutes against approved initiativesManages technology and/or human resources in a single location, being familiar with local language, law, and regulations as neededPartners with global technology owners and regional stakeholders to implement and maintain global technology standardsManages relationships with regional/functional stakeholdersDefines presents, and obtains leadership approval for local execution strategy, aligned with global standardsQualificationsWorked as IT Lead, IT Manager, Partner, Client Manager, Support Manager, or Manager related to Oracle ERP Applications.Hands-on experience in designing and configuring for ERP application implementation and maintenanceWorked in a couple of other Oracle fusion ERP application modules like  GL, AP, AR, FA, PPM, and CCHave in-depth finance functional knowledge to understand business requirements and convert them into technical solutions.PreferredBachelor's / Master’s in Engineering, Accounting or Business preferredExpertise in implementing and supporting financial systemsExpertise in implementing and supporting Oracle ERP Cloud8+ years of experience working within the finance and accounting organization of a large multinational companyStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesWillingness to travel occasionally if needed Equinix 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.
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