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Sinclair Broadcast Group Sr. Oracle EPM Analyst Hunt Valley, Maryland
Sinclair is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst , specializing in Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) configuration and support. This role is responsible for implementing, performing analysis, modification, and daily functional support of the Oracle Cloud application and other non-Oracle applications under minimal supervision. This position will work closely with business partners to understand requirements and ensure that applications properly function to meet business needs across the organization. The Oracle Applications Analyst will consult with members of the business at all levels to identify current operation procedures, clarify program objectives, interpret and evaluate business requirements and design and execute test scripts and test scenarios in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of Financial Oracle Modules within the Oracle Application; specifically EPM Planning, ARCS, FCCS,
Identify business requirements and map them to the Oracle Cloud functionality
Identify functionality gaps and support the development of solutions
Collect and analyze the project's business requirements and transferring the knowledge to the development team/performing configuration themselves
Participate in or lead efforts to determine user requirements, design and test system solutions
Prepare accurate and detailed requirement specification documents and functional specification documents
Configure the application to meet company requirements
Create and maintain existing documentation (configuration, functional specs for reporting and integration)
Consult and participate in Cloud upgrade releases and new projects involving strategy, implementation and support
Provide assistance in key system processes (i.e. process of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes) as needed
Assist with functional testing of monthly, quarterly and emergency patches
Coordinating with the groups of business users who test, validate and evaluate new applications and functions to determine issues in services and software
Participate in or lead cross-functional business and system process improvement teams
Function as a team member or leader on specified projects
Lead business requirement gathering activities of moderate to high complexity and medium to large size to support team assignments and objectives
Ability to think logically, critically, and constructively about complex problems, clearly communicate findings of analysis, and propose solutions that address expressed needs
Responsible for effective communication through progress reports, user documentation and formal presentations to teams and management
Mentorship of less experienced members of Financial Systems Team
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, IT or commensurate experience
Must have experience with Oracle Financial applications/modules. Strong skillset with EPM Planning desired.
Experience with Fusion FBDI templates and related processes to load/stage data
Strong expertise with Fusion’s database and related technologies; Good understanding of Fusion’s schema, subject areas and expertise with reporting tools such as BI Publisher and OTBI; must be comfortable developing and supporting SQL queries and related reports
Thorough understanding of software development life cycle and best practices; collaborates with management to optimize processes and practices
Problem-solver with the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative information into actionable recommendations
Analytical mindset, great at problem-solving, with the ability to create consensus from diverse perspectives
At least 3 years of experience with requirements gathering, analysis, application design and testing
At least 3 years of experience with Oracle Cloud Financials/Oracle EPM Planning, EPM Automate, Groovy rules, and SmartView.
Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills, relationship building, collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to work well across various levels of the organization
Previous business experience supporting end users
Ability to work without close supervision
Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
Demonstrated ability to analyze, optimize and document complex business processes
Self-starter, self-directed, results-oriented, with strong sense of urgency
Strong collaboration and team player skills with the ability to partner well with users, internal and external/vendor partners and management
Demonstrated ability to balance functional solutions with practical business needs, thinking short and long term while recognizing broad system impact
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Oracle Finance Cloud Applications
Functional business experience in a user capacity
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000 Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.