EPM architecture and AMS lead

EPM architecture and AMS leadEquinix 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.At Equinix, we help the world’s digital leaders scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and transform people’s lives. 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.Equinix offers wide-ranging opportunities in Information Technology. It is currently implementing Oracle SaaS-PaaS ERP application ecosystems. This position will allow working in a culture that thrives on innovation and delivering results while building solid relationships with technologists and the Business community. Enterprise Applications -The corporate team at Equinix focuses on implementing the next-generation software applications for Equinix to scale and support Equinix's internal ecosystems.Job SummaryAs Senior Business Analyst in the Corporate application division, you would be working on some of our latest ventures to Support and Enhance cutting-edge SaaS business applications. You will be helping us with coordination, documentation, test execution, conducting POC, post-production maintenance, and support of the Oracle Cloud SaaS enterprise application production support and continuous improvement of the application landscape.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. ResponsibilitiesBusiness SupportProvides first-line support to users of financial applications.Responding to business user queriesProviding one-on-one support, explanations, and guidance to users regarding finance operationsTriaging data issues, process issues, and business user errors.Liaise with IT and business users to define and prioritize business-related issues associated with systems.Partner with other system owners to ensure data quality, timing, and financial reporting impacts are fully understood.Take 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 areas.Drives best practices during requirements gathering and modeling.Has 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 stakeholders.Stakeholder ManagementManages stakeholder expectations and communications within and beyond the functional track.Knows business environment well enough to identify and proactively include the correct stakeholder.Interacts regularly with senior management-level stakeholders and demonstrates value from realized projects.Solution 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 practice.Partners with business stakeholders to analyze, define and document business processes within and across functional areas.Drives best practices during requirements gathering and modeling.Understands business environment and helps to connect/align relevant business stakeholders.DocumentationDocuments and reviews broader team documentationSupports the team in identifying and defining relevant documentation templates pertaining to solution delivery.Is a champion for knowledge transfer to enable/empower other team members?Functional DesignDevelops functional designs for applications, integrations, and conversions.Ability to work on multiple functional areas and integrations with third-party products.Keeps up to date with industry trends and vendor capabilities to produce robust functional designs.Reviews functional designs and obtains signoffs with the cross-functional business and IT teams.Provides inputs into business processes based on design capabilities.Champions sustainable, forward-looking functional designsLearn and adapt to new technologies in a short duration.Testing & Test DesignExecute System integration testing.Coordinate 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 schedule.Coordinates integration testing validates test cases with stakeholders for user acceptance testing and training and obtains signoffs.Coordinates defects clarification, triage, and coordinate resolution with engineering teams.Performs Mock close on financial systems.Project ManagementManages small to medium application releases and projects.Manages stakeholder expectations.Design 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 Equinix.System ConfigurationsConfigures applications in line with business goals.Designs forward-looking configurations by recognizing future needs aligned with the business roadmap.Develops configuration standards.Day to Day Support (Production Support)Supports and trains junior resources and oversees quality in triage and troubleshooting practices.Leads troubleshooting efforts on critical issues with cross-functional teams through the resolution.Identifies improvements to address repeat issues.Training and Change ManagementWorks with functional leadership teams to set expectations and conduct planning and execution of SME training activities.Defines, communicates, and implements support and engagement plans.Analyzes adoption rates and issues and assesses business case realization and proposes solutions to improve.Provides ad hoc training to various financial users on key financial applications.Vendor ManagementManages/leads individual consulting resources as assigned.Participates in vendor advisory boards and user groups.Executes medium-scale vendor evaluations, pricing negotiations, and software acquisitions.Prepares management communications and gets stakeholder input for recommendationsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, IT, or a related field.10-12 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.Preference to computer science, mathematics, Accounting, and related fields of study.Worked as Senior Consultant, Solution Architect, or Support Lead for Oracle Fusion EPM application modules.Hands-on experience in designing, architecting solutions, configuring, and scripting for EPM Cloud application implementation and maintenance.Decades of knowledge on knowledge on Planning, Budgeting, and forecasting modulesWorked in most of the Oracle fusion EPM applications primarily on PBCS, FCCS, EDMCS, TRCS, PCMCS, and ARCSWorked with and managed an offshore delivery and support team.Have in-depth finance functional knowledge to understand business requirements and convert them into technical solutions.Good analytical and problem-solving abilityEquinix 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.The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: • San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $128,000 to $211,000 • California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $119,000 to $196,000 • Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $108,000 to $178,000 Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position. As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: USA Benefits eBookEquinix 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.