Financial Business Systems Analyst III

The Financial Business Systems Analyst III is responsible for supporting advanced functionalities within Costpoint. The focus of this position is to work closely with end-users to understand business objectives, processes, and context to provide high-level support and suggest system enhancements as needed. The activities include but are not limited to end-user support, system maintenance, functional documentation, and testing. Accountabilities:

• Serve as Costpoint expert.
• Provide advance level support to global users.
• Configure and ensure proper functionality of the system.
• Troubleshoot advanced application malfunctions.
• Document system processes and keep them up to date.
• Oversees end user set up.
• Support system conversions, upgrades, enhancements.
• Participate in functional, integration and user acceptance testing.
• Develop reports in Power BI.
• Provide analytic support by extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from various databases using complex Excel functions.
• Manages data mappings.
• Support and/or lead departmental learning initiatives.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong troubleshooting skills;
• Has advanced level knowledge of the principles involved in supporting functionality and design of corporate level Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Has significant experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Independently analyzes financial, budgetary, and forecasting data and identifies key variances, trends, and risks for management. Makes recommendations for change or improvement and implements system updates as needed.
• Designs ad-hoc system test scenarios, documents defects, and audits system processes. Prepares written and oral analysis and recommendations for management on complex issues.
• Establishes relationships with peers inside and outside the organization to ensure “best practices” are being optimized.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and work well with others.
• May lead team in preparing documents and materials to be used in systems training for managers including one-on-one training, classroom training, and web-based training.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercise’s judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Determines discrepancies and implements changes with management approval.
• Serves as subject matter expert; may lead work teams or others in complex tests, analyses or projects.
• Recommends and develops changes as needed. Recommends and/or takes corrective action when necessary, based on acquired knowledge and observation of best practices.
• Develops or adapts new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practices.
• Provides influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

• Work is performed with minimal direction and supervision.
• Participates in determining objectives of assignment.
• Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• May implement departmental work plans and provide input for performance reviews with the assistance of a higher-level manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 8+ years of progressively responsible financial analysis & reporting work, in addition to broad Enterprise Resource System (ERP) experience in a corporate office.
• Expertise in Costpoint required.
• SQL knowledge required.
• Must have advance Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI desirable.
• Experience working on large scale projects desirable.
• Experience with process and workflow documentation required.
• Accounting knowledge required.
• Works independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior experience with international or cross-cultural context is preferred.
• Experience working with non-native English speakers strongly preferred.

• Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-10 lbs.

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.