CORP FINANCE BUDGET & FORECAST MANAGER II
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for architecting, designing and setting the standards for reporting and budgeting analytical systems in Oracle Essbase and Dodeca. Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of data. Serve as the primary Essbase and Dodeca code designer for budget and forecasting reporting systems' databases and process flows. Lead a team of developers in the creation and maintenance of budget and forecasting enterprise reporting. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead identification of business requirements, translate into technical specifications and develop solutions for budget and forecast related Essbase and Dodeca functionality
- Own development of technical Dodeca and Essbase architecture for budget and forecast
- Work with Strategic Planning and Operational Finance to prioritize work and identify stakeholders
- Provide data and assistance to stakeholders who request ad-hoc rereports in order to make business decisions
- Design Budgeting and Forecasting database structures and process flows
- Develop programming specifications to architect and design reporting using best practices and application service functions
- Develop mastery skills over time on where and how to extract the right data at the right time (i.e., Oracle FRS/SmartView/Dodeca/PowerBI/Azure focus, etc.)
- Lead and/or support business projects, interacting with Essbase and Dodeca developers, for Budget and Forecasting development and testing activities
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- Provide training to users
- Coordinate cross-department initiatives and facilitate the definition of responsibilities and business outcomes
- Apply data analysis, data modeling, and quality assurance techniques to ensure data integrity in the cubes and reporting
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of project management, financial reporting, and/or reporting technologies experience or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of budgeting and forecasting experience
- 2+ years of experience in a public company, an accounting center or public accounting firm or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of management experience
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills; ability to maintain performance under pressure
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments
Desired
- Any experience as an Essbase developer with knowledge of how to run calc scripts and load rules
- Any hands on experience in MDX and MAXL
- Any retail and manufacturing experience
- Any Oracle product suite experience
- Any experience leading technology enabled and business driven reporting strategies
- Any accounting or audit experience
- Broad knowledge of visualization, reporting, and data management technologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and/or Business Objects
- Knowledge of AIX or UNIX scripting and/or SQL and DB2
- Deep understanding of ASO/BSO concepts
- Strong understanding of relational and/or OLAP databases
- Ability to develop and maintain strong business partnerships with key stakeholders
- Proficiency in Essbase and Dodeca technology, architecture and performance tuning
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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