IT business analyst - functional

Westfield

Requirements - ----------- ### Must have: ### - Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Finance or Accounting systems, ideally within a retail or multi-entity organization. - Practical experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, GL, AP, or related modules). - Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial closing processes, and Accounts Payable workflows. - Expertise in business analysis, requirements documentation, and functional testing. - Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences. - Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities. Responsibilities: - ---------------- - Serve as a vital link between the Finance organization, IT, and external partners to enhance, support, and optimize business processes and technology solutions. - Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Accounts Payable teams to document processes, identify challenges, and suggest improvements. - Act as the main contact for Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and Oracle AMS or implementation partners for Oracle Fusion initiatives. - Analyze business requirements and create detailed functional specifications for Oracle Fusion modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and Fixed Assets. - Participate in comprehensive testing phases such as system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing. - Monitor system performance, data integrity, and compliance across financial applications. - Lead discovery sessions, requirements workshops, and functional design discussions with team members and vendors. - Support configuration changes, testing, and deployment of new features or enhancements within Oracle Fusion Cloud and related systems. - Collaborate with developers to validate designs, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis for recurring system errors. - Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and schedules. - Create and maintain documentation, functional process flows, and user training materials. - Provide training and support to end-users to ensure adherence to standardized business processes. - Help enforce IT governance, data standards, and security protocols across Finance applications. - Prepare system evaluations, issue summaries, and updates for leadership review. - Coordinate closely with AP, GL, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and timely processing of transactional data. - Engage with vendors, auditors, and business partners to support integrations and meet audit requirements. - Work alongside other IT application teams to ensure smooth data flow across modules and platforms. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company: - ------- We are Rural King, Americas Farm and Home Store, dedicated to providing essentials to the communities we serve. With over 130 locations across 13 states and annual sales exceeding $2.5 billion, our corporate office and flagship store are located in Mattoon, IL. We pride ourselves on creating a unique shopping experience, complemented by complimentary popcorn and coffee. At Rural King, we prioritize our associates, offering a positive and rewarding workplace with growth opportunities and competitive benefits. Join us to not only fulfill a job role but to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the lives of those we serve. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------