New Balance
Financial Systems Analyst
New Balance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
As a key member of the Financial Information Systems (FIS) team, you will leverage your business acumen, systems and interpersonal skills to serve the New Balance Finance user population. This position is a key contributor to the administration, development and maintenance of our Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) application. This resource will collaborate with executive management, operations and finance to gather and interpret complex business requirements and help produce systemic solutions to enable detailed financial and management reporting. They will apply functional and technical expertise to defining customer requirements, writing functional & technical specifications, diagnosing problems and assisting in application & system testing. They will also provide ad hoc analysis, as needed, as deliver support and training to EPM users.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:Weekly/monthly data processing, integration and troubleshooting including high-demand periods such as month end close.Maintain dimension metadata for Planning and Financial Close applications.Develop and/or maintain BSO and ASO Essbase cubes.Develop, maintain and/or troubleshoot Planning business rules, forms and calculation scripts as needed.Develop and maintain financial reporting objects.Automate financial reporting distribution using batch scheduler and command line utilities.Maintain shared services groups and user security.Partner with key super users to develop and evolve the applications within the suite while ensuring a stable, productive environmentAssist with solution design analysis, solution architecture assessment and roadmap creation for finance planning, consolidation, and analytics.Provide end user support and training for Planning, Financial Close, Financial Reporting and Smart View.REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT/MIS or related field required.5 years financial planning & analysis systems background with Oracle EPM cloud experience required (Essbase, Planning, and Financial Close)Oracle Certification preferredExperience working in Value Chain Finance and/or FP&A roles is a plusAnalytical mindset, business facing and strong problem solving and interpersonal skillsOracle EPM (EPBCS, ARC, EDMCS, PCMCS and Reporting)
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Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
As a key member of the Financial Information Systems (FIS) team, you will leverage your business acumen, systems and interpersonal skills to serve the New Balance Finance user population. This position is a key contributor to the administration, development and maintenance of our Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) application. This resource will collaborate with executive management, operations and finance to gather and interpret complex business requirements and help produce systemic solutions to enable detailed financial and management reporting. They will apply functional and technical expertise to defining customer requirements, writing functional & technical specifications, diagnosing problems and assisting in application & system testing. They will also provide ad hoc analysis, as needed, as deliver support and training to EPM users.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:Weekly/monthly data processing, integration and troubleshooting including high-demand periods such as month end close.Maintain dimension metadata for Planning and Financial Close applications.Develop and/or maintain BSO and ASO Essbase cubes.Develop, maintain and/or troubleshoot Planning business rules, forms and calculation scripts as needed.Develop and maintain financial reporting objects.Automate financial reporting distribution using batch scheduler and command line utilities.Maintain shared services groups and user security.Partner with key super users to develop and evolve the applications within the suite while ensuring a stable, productive environmentAssist with solution design analysis, solution architecture assessment and roadmap creation for finance planning, consolidation, and analytics.Provide end user support and training for Planning, Financial Close, Financial Reporting and Smart View.REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT/MIS or related field required.5 years financial planning & analysis systems background with Oracle EPM cloud experience required (Essbase, Planning, and Financial Close)Oracle Certification preferredExperience working in Value Chain Finance and/or FP&A roles is a plusAnalytical mindset, business facing and strong problem solving and interpersonal skillsOracle EPM (EPBCS, ARC, EDMCS, PCMCS and Reporting)
#LI-SQ1
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.