Oracle Cloud Finance Business Systems Analyst

Must be local to Austin or Houston

Job Title: Oracle Cloud Finance Business Systems Analyst (Contract)

Experience Level: Minimum of 10 Years

Company: Big Four Client
Location: Primarily Remote up to 20% travel San Francisco, CA with all travel expenses covered)

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Duration: 1+ Year

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Finance Business Systems Analyst (RTR Lead) for a 1+ year contract engagement. The ideal candidate will have deep functional expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials and a proven track record leading Record-to-Report (RTR) implementations. This role will focus on implementing and optimizing key Oracle Finance modules, including General Ledger (GL), Cash Management (CM), Accounts Payable (AP), Fixed Assets (FA), and Intercompany.

The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel (up to 20%) to Austin, Houston, or San Francisco. All travel expenses will be covered.

Key Responsibilities:

Oracle Finance Implementation & Support

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Oracle Cloud Financial modules: General Ledger (GL), Cash Management (CM), Accounts Payable (AP), Fixed Assets (FA), and Intercompany.
• Gather and analyze business requirements, translate them into system configurations, and validate end-to-end functionality.
• Configure and test Oracle Financials modules in alignment with best practices and business needs.
• Manage system testing cycles, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Support data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities across finance modules.
• Facilitate month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring smooth financial operations post-implementation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, and IT to align business processes with system capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between functional users and technical teams for issue resolution and system enhancements.
• Provide guidance to offshore/onsite teams on functional configuration and testing deliverables.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Recommend process optimizations and standardization opportunities within the RTR cycle.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Document functional specifications, business processes, and system configurations for knowledge transfer and audit purposes.

Leadership & Communication

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and trusted advisor to stakeholders on Oracle Cloud Financials functionality and integration points.
• Lead workshops and training sessions for business users and project teams.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to report progress and risks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Oracle Financials, with at least 3+ years in Oracle Cloud ERP implementations.
• Deep functional expertise in the following modules:
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Cash Management (CM)
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Fixed Assets (FA)
  • Intercompany
• Strong understanding of the Record-to-Report (RTR) business process and accounting best practices.
• Proven experience in configuration, testing, and post-production support for Oracle Cloud Financials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-entity or global financial system implementations.
• Familiarity with integration touchpoints between Oracle Financials and other systems (e.g., Procurement, Projects, or external reporting tools).
• Knowledge of data migration, reporting, and Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI).
• CPA, MBA, or advanced finance qualifications are a plus.