Principal Analyst, ERP

POSITION PROFILE

Job Summary: As a Principal Analyst for Finance IT at Ricoh, you will scope and lead large projects, working closely with the architecture and development teams to deliver solutions for financial modules, primarily OLFM, and including Payables, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management with a focus on SLA. You will work under the general direction of a director or Senior Technology Manager, providing expertise and technical guidance backed by an in-depth cross-functional understanding of the applications and/or architecture. This expert/lead functional role requires prior implementation experience with Oracle R12 Financials, especially Subledger Accounting and OLFM. Cloud experience is highly desirable.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead functional analysis, gap identification, and requirements definition for large projects.
• Provide in-depth functional/application expertise, including quality reviews on design and testing.
• Offer cross-functional expertise around the assigned function.
• Recommend alternatives to business challenges.
• Partner with business leaders to understand strategy and challenges, define requirements, and implement new processes.
• Communicate and coordinate with team leads, business leadership, and Project Manager to ensure integration across the enterprise.
• Execute projects and initiatives in compliance with defined processes and controls.
• Monitor critical path activities and resolve or escalate issues as needed.
• Drive the design and implementation of new business processes with required system configuration.
• Stay abreast of the latest tools, applications, and techniques in the assigned area.
• Recommend approaches to business problems, consult on technology challenges, and implement cross-functional solutions.
• Participate in decision-making around technology strategy, analyze technical viability, and guide complex project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications (Education, Experience, And Certifications)

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology or Accounting field.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in gathering requirements and documentation.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in testing and defect management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex IT projects.
• Experience managing large to medium-sized projects that span the company enterprise.
• Proven ability to coordinate and drive cross-functional discussions.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of ERP technologies (preferably Oracle eBusiness Suite) and Sales solutions such as SFA and CRM.
• Hands-on experience in gathering requirements, driving design, and owning solutions end-to-end.
• Familiarity with Sales, Order to Cash lifecycle.
• Experience negotiating competing or conflicting business requests.
• PMP certification is a plus.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interpret business needs and create complex solutions.
• Conduct research on best practices and document solutions.
• Effective communication skills at multiple levels, including negotiation.
• Facilitation skills for organizing, conducting, and documenting meetings.
• Ability to communicate technical and procedural information clearly.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to escalate unresolved issues.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills; motivated and team-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects; organized and dependable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to create, modify, and execute complex project plans with little direction.
• Strategic thinker with the courage to challenge requests and inspire collaboration.
• Strong delegation skills and quick decision-making.
  
  

Working Conditions, Mental And Physical Demands

• Typically an office environment with adequate lighting, ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• Diversified work assignments requiring interpretation, comprehension, and application of complex material, data, and instruction.
• Minimal physical effort required; mostly sedentary work with occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects typically less than 10 lbs.
• Moderate dexterity required for basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.