Systems Analyst

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Systems Analyst. This person will be responsible for:

• Provide technical and functional support for the Financial Reporting/Budgeting/Forecasting system including maintenance, enhancement and resolution of technical problems.
• Support and enhance the transition of data to and from Financial Reporting/Budgeting/Forecasting system and the Oracle Data Warehouse utilizing SQL Server Analysis Services and MS Access.
• Research, recommend and lead special projects such as system implementation, integration and upgrades.
• Maintain and verify that routine system jobs and backups are performed properly.
• Provide Financial Reporting/Budgeting/Forecasting system help desk assistance to the end user community.
• Adequately communicate with vendor technical support to resolve system issue and make system improvements.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to Financial Reporting/Budgeting/Forecasting system and Oracle Data Warehouse, including procedural and technical improvements to streamline reporting, budgeting and other processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of the budget and forecasts, including data gathering, analysis, consolidating results and updating a management review chart package.
• Build and support financial models using MS Excel and/or enhance current database structure to support financial modeling.

Required:

• BS/BA degree and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced system language skills including SQL (including DTS), ASP, HTML, and Visual Basic.
• Advanced PC skills in MS Office (primarily Excel and Access).
• SQL is a must have
• Thorough understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis fundamentals.
• Experience with complex financial models including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Statements of Cash Flow.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.