IT Applications Manager, Oracle Fusion Finance - Acosta Group
Chicago, IL
About the Job
DESCRIPTION
The IT Applications Manager - Oracle Fusion Finance is responsible for the management and support of a portfolio of Applications that Finance team leverages for their business operations. The position has overall responsibility for the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of the portfolio of Finance Applications. The responsibilities for the Applications include leading a team that is comprised of Analysts and developers as well as leveraging an offshore Managed services team to deliver business outcomes and achieve operational efficiency. The position is responsible for all aspects of solution design to ensure that it meets business needs as well IT design and security standards. The position works closely with Offshore support team in ensuring that we provide highest quality support for the finance team and maintaining SLA’s. The position builds and motivates their team to continue to innovate, produce high quality solutions and operate efficiently. The position also works collaboratively with cross functional IT partners and Business partners to achieve the end goal for the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities
+ Build, Motivate and Lead a team of Analysts and Developers that are skilled in the technology and Applications under this team. (Primary Application being Oracle Fusion Financials and Oracle EPM)
+ Thorough understanding of the Business processes and Data flows that cover the areas of functionality of finance business.
+ Analyze a high level objective/Goal/Problem statement and lead independently a team through requirements gathering session and solution design
+ Prepare and execute a detailed implementation plan for an agreed upon solution design
+ Able to handle small to medium sized projects/enhancements end to end through a standard SDLC process
+ Manage Production and operational support activities for the finance Applications; This could be through a Managed service partner or internally staffed analysts and developers.
+ Work cross functionally with IT partners to execute the activities – Production or Operational support and enhancements/projects.
+ Establish solid design principles that aligns with overall company and IT standards and security; Ensure governance in place to make sure that the team follows established principles.
+ Establish and ensure follow through on all security and compliance standards across all responsible application/functionality
+ Understand all aspects of configuration and integration for the responsible application/functionality
+ Ensure patches and releases are executed timely and appropriately; ensure appropriate recovery, backup and archiving strategies are in place.
+ Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
+ Collaborate with business and key IT stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and schedule applications development and enhancement requests, while providing direction and guidance to the applications development staff
+ A passion for all things technology and a drive to learn/implement new technologies to see where they can benefit the business
+ An interest in staying hands-on technical as well as wearing that team management hat
+ Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Work Experience
+ Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in industry name required.
+ 8+ years of experience managing teams in an ERP environment (Finance and/or HCM)
+ 5+ years of experience leading Oracle Fusion Financials and Oracle EPM support and/or implementation team
+ 8+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle fusion Finance configuration, integration, etc. in variety of modules (AP, AR, Cash management, GL, Projects, Fixed Assets, Procurement, etc.)
+ 5+ experience supporting EPM environment (Budgeting, Forecasting and Accounts reconciliation)
+ Proven experience in working collaboratively with business partners at various individual and leadership levels as well as managing relationships with vendors/consultants
+ Demonstrated experience working with Managed service partners – offshore and nearshore.
+ Expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design and development, vendor management, enterprise application support, and a strong business understanding.
+ Proven experience in managing relationships with vendors/consultants, IT teams and internal stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Ability to analyze a problem or a requirement ,break it down and derive detailed set of requirements
+ Knowledge of finance business processes
+ Ability to visually represent through business process flows, Data flows and other architecture diagrams.
+ Highly effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
+ Project Management skills
+ Collaborative approach on working with business and IT partners
+ Communication leveraging different styles that is tailored to the audience
+ Calm and composed under pressure
+ Translate business to Technical language and vice versa
+ Establish trusted network with peers and leaders in the company
+ Continuous learner and self-learner
ABOUT US
Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.
Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.
_By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._
Acosta et Mosaic sont les forces motrices en matière de ventes et de marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées auprès des principaux détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l’efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations, afin de mettre en œuvre ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les détaillants.
Acosta et ses filiales , de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de rémunération affichée est la fourchette précise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichée en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut être modifiée à l’avenir.
Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l’égalité des chances .
Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pour les personnes handicapées . Si vous avez besoin d’un aménagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi.
Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau de travail effectué par les personnes affectées à cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilités, tâches et compétences requises du personnel ainsi classé. Mosaic se réserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des descriptions de poste à sa discrétion afin de répondre aux besoins de l’entreprise, voire de les dépasser.
En soumettant votre candidature, vous acceptez et acceptez la Déclaration de confidentialité d’Acosta et les Conditions d’utilisation .
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $103,000.00 - $128,000.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 2985
The IT Applications Manager - Oracle Fusion Finance is responsible for the management and support of a portfolio of Applications that Finance team leverages for their business operations. The position has overall responsibility for the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of the portfolio of Finance Applications. The responsibilities for the Applications include leading a team that is comprised of Analysts and developers as well as leveraging an offshore Managed services team to deliver business outcomes and achieve operational efficiency. The position is responsible for all aspects of solution design to ensure that it meets business needs as well IT design and security standards. The position works closely with Offshore support team in ensuring that we provide highest quality support for the finance team and maintaining SLA’s. The position builds and motivates their team to continue to innovate, produce high quality solutions and operate efficiently. The position also works collaboratively with cross functional IT partners and Business partners to achieve the end goal for the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities
+ Build, Motivate and Lead a team of Analysts and Developers that are skilled in the technology and Applications under this team. (Primary Application being Oracle Fusion Financials and Oracle EPM)
+ Thorough understanding of the Business processes and Data flows that cover the areas of functionality of finance business.
+ Analyze a high level objective/Goal/Problem statement and lead independently a team through requirements gathering session and solution design
+ Prepare and execute a detailed implementation plan for an agreed upon solution design
+ Able to handle small to medium sized projects/enhancements end to end through a standard SDLC process
+ Manage Production and operational support activities for the finance Applications; This could be through a Managed service partner or internally staffed analysts and developers.
+ Work cross functionally with IT partners to execute the activities – Production or Operational support and enhancements/projects.
+ Establish solid design principles that aligns with overall company and IT standards and security; Ensure governance in place to make sure that the team follows established principles.
+ Establish and ensure follow through on all security and compliance standards across all responsible application/functionality
+ Understand all aspects of configuration and integration for the responsible application/functionality
+ Ensure patches and releases are executed timely and appropriately; ensure appropriate recovery, backup and archiving strategies are in place.
+ Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
+ Collaborate with business and key IT stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and schedule applications development and enhancement requests, while providing direction and guidance to the applications development staff
+ A passion for all things technology and a drive to learn/implement new technologies to see where they can benefit the business
+ An interest in staying hands-on technical as well as wearing that team management hat
+ Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Work Experience
+ Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in industry name required.
+ 8+ years of experience managing teams in an ERP environment (Finance and/or HCM)
+ 5+ years of experience leading Oracle Fusion Financials and Oracle EPM support and/or implementation team
+ 8+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle fusion Finance configuration, integration, etc. in variety of modules (AP, AR, Cash management, GL, Projects, Fixed Assets, Procurement, etc.)
+ 5+ experience supporting EPM environment (Budgeting, Forecasting and Accounts reconciliation)
+ Proven experience in working collaboratively with business partners at various individual and leadership levels as well as managing relationships with vendors/consultants
+ Demonstrated experience working with Managed service partners – offshore and nearshore.
+ Expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design and development, vendor management, enterprise application support, and a strong business understanding.
+ Proven experience in managing relationships with vendors/consultants, IT teams and internal stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Ability to analyze a problem or a requirement ,break it down and derive detailed set of requirements
+ Knowledge of finance business processes
+ Ability to visually represent through business process flows, Data flows and other architecture diagrams.
+ Highly effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
+ Project Management skills
+ Collaborative approach on working with business and IT partners
+ Communication leveraging different styles that is tailored to the audience
+ Calm and composed under pressure
+ Translate business to Technical language and vice versa
+ Establish trusted network with peers and leaders in the company
+ Continuous learner and self-learner
ABOUT US
Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.
Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.
_By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._
Acosta et Mosaic sont les forces motrices en matière de ventes et de marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées auprès des principaux détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l’efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations, afin de mettre en œuvre ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les détaillants.
Acosta et ses filiales , de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de rémunération affichée est la fourchette précise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichée en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut être modifiée à l’avenir.
Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l’égalité des chances .
Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pour les personnes handicapées . Si vous avez besoin d’un aménagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi.
Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau de travail effectué par les personnes affectées à cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilités, tâches et compétences requises du personnel ainsi classé. Mosaic se réserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des descriptions de poste à sa discrétion afin de répondre aux besoins de l’entreprise, voire de les dépasser.
En soumettant votre candidature, vous acceptez et acceptez la Déclaration de confidentialité d’Acosta et les Conditions d’utilisation .
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $103,000.00 - $128,000.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 2985
Source : Acosta Group
