Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company , operating over 260 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.

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 Summary

Global Finance Integration team (GFI) is hiring a Senior Business Analyst to join our expanding team in Equinix. This position provides the opportunity for the ideal candidate to be involved in delivering finance projects (including integrations) focusing on finance system implementation, enhancements, supports and maintenance. Working with cross-functional departments at all levels, this role will facilitate planning and execution of finance projects and systems, supporting AMER, EMEA and APAC regions.

Responsibilities

Project Management

Creates and coordinates smaller project plans and resources, executing them using appropriate tools and techniques

Ensures resources are in the right place at the right time

Works with stakeholders to gain alignment through implementation and post-implementation stages

Communicates team progress

Creates scope, project charter and stakeholder analysis

Applies appropriate project management skills and best practices including Lean Six Sigma

Identifies and manages risks and issues

Participate in finance projects and system implementation, including but not limited to:

Develop strategies, plans and execute finance projects

Discover and analyze business processes and perform gap analysis, producing detailed As Is process flows

Identify solution on gaps, prepare Business Requirements Document (BRD) and review Functional Design Document (FDD)

Prepare detailed solution design documentation

Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Manage and execute data cleansing activities, working closely with Data Migration Team

Data mapping exercise

Manage and execute system cut-over plan

Produce project status reports, identifying issues and risks

Apply functional Oracle Cloud knowledge to the design and configuration of Oracle Cloud and related applications to meet the organization's requirements. Understands the content, processes and procedures associated with implementing and maintaining Oracle Cloud.

Champion sustainable and forward-looking configurations by recognizing future needs aligned with the business roadmap

Configure applications in line with business goals and develop configuration standards.

Keeps up to date with industry trends and vendor capabilities to produce robust functional designs. Research best practice and assess the latest innovations

Provide post go-live supports and maintenance:

Manage support requests to ensure timely and thorough resolution of issues and identify improvements to address repeat issues

Monitor implemented systems and processes to ensure high performance

Create and update project documentation (e.g. Playbook, Toolkits, Templates)

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential

Proven years of experience in Oracle Cloud, focus in GL, Accounting Hub, Account Reconciliations and Fixed Assets

Qualified Accountant with Proven years relevant work experience

Must be able to "engineer" solutions based on the facts and circumstances on the ground

Must be "hands on" but also able to summarize complex issues and communicate to management

Must be flexible and react to what will be a constantly changing environment

The ability to engage and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders across a number of financial and non-financial disciplines and various levels

Flexible to travel globally

Desirable

Able to produce high quality Visio process flows and PowerPoint presentations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with Oracle EPM products like EDMCS, FCCS, PBCS is a plus

Experience with SOX controls, compliance and change management for business systems

PMP / Prince2 qualified (or equivalent)

Experience of working on an Integration or similar project

Good Project Management, Presentation (material & delivery) and organizational skills

Awareness of relevant USGAAP requirements