The Sr. Procure To Pay Business Analyst position will play a vital role in leveraging Oracle cloud suite of products and SaaS solutions (Invoice and Expense Processing) to optimize our business processes and drive efficiency in the business-owned system requirements and partnership with the IT organization. This position must understand Accounting, IT interface processes, and business functions. This individual must demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as excellent communication skills when interfacing with both the business and the IT team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements specific to the accounting systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective solutions using Oracle Cloud modules, tailored to the unique needs of accounting functions.
• Perform detailed gap analysis to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for optimizing business processes and system functionality within the oracle cloud.
• Collaborate with the IT team to configure, customize, and implement solutions, while adhering to industry best practices and standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance activities to validate system changes, ensuring successful implementation and minimal disruption to accounting operations.
• Provide end-user training and support to facilitate smooth adoption of new processes and system functionalities.
• Help the business to cost-effectively implement technology improvements and solutions.
• Drive efficient and effective performance of business processes.
• Work with process owners to understand their requirements to improve and automate how these processes and procedures are performed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Oracle cloud suite of products, staying updated with the latest features, enhancements, and industry trends.
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities, ensuring uninterrupted system performance.
• Monitor, track, and troubleshoot system issues, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate resolutions to minimize downtime and optimize performance while keeping business stakeholders apprised of the status and resolution steps.
• Perform the role of SME for the SaaS applications owned by the business working with the vendor to solve any issues including invoice processing SaaS solutions (example: Basware), expense processing (example: iExpense, Concur).
• Manage all work in Smartsheet, with excellent attention to detail, to provide business and leadership with real time status.
• Manage business projects utilizing waterfall project plans and agile methodology while partnering with IT on project delivery.
• Compliance: Ensure processes adhere to company policies, industry regulations, SOX controls, and best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, or a related field)
• 4 years of experience business process design, documentation and implementation
• Proven experience as a Procure To Pay Business Analyst, preferably having worked in a PTP accounting team
• Strong knowledge of Oracle cloud modules and their applications within accounting functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to document complex business requirements and work with IT for delivery.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Project management skills and experience in process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and dynamic environment and work independently or as part of a team.

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