Business System Analyst

Business Analyst

8 Months

Menlo Park, CA

Job Description

• Client is seeking a Contingent Worker to join our Data Foundation and Automation team within FP&A. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing headcount data, systems, and processes, as well as drafting business requirement documents. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Oversee and manage headcount data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data management and reporting. System Integration: Work with IT and other departments to integrate headcount data systems and ensure seamless data flow.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports and perform data analysis to support decision-making processes. Collaboration: Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to align headcount data management with organizational goals. Business Requirement Documents: Draft and maintain business requirement documents for headcount data management projects, ensuring that they accurately reflect stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Analyze and optimize FPA systems and processes to improve financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in headcount systems and data analysis, preferably with a focus on FPA systems and processes. Experience: Proven experience in headcount management, data systems, and FP&A process optimization.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in data management tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, data visualization tools).
• Demonstrated experience in managing Oracle Enterprise Planning tools, including financial planning, capital planning and workforce planning.
• Hands on experience with Oracle EPM (EPBCS, PCMCS, EDMCS)

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BRD Experience: Demonstrated experience drafting business requirement documents, including: ○ Gathering and documenting stakeholder requirements ○ Developing and maintaining BRDs throughout the project lifecycle ○ Ensuring that BRDs are aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee complex projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Must-Have Skills:

10 years of experience

• Data Management and Analysis: Proficiency in data management tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, data visualization tools) with experience in headcount systems and data analysis.
• Oracle EPM Experience: Hands-on experience with Oracle EPM (EPBCS, PCMCS, EDMCS) and managing Oracle Enterprise Planning tools, including financial planning, capital planning, and workforce planning.
• Business Requirement Documents (BRD): Demonstrated experience drafting business requirement documents, including gathering and documenting stakeholder requirements, developing and maintaining BRDs throughout the project lifecycle.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Project Management Certification: A certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile) to demonstrate expertise in overseeing complex projects.
• Cloud-Based Data Tools: Familiarity with cloud-based data tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) to enhance data management and reporting capabilities.
• Data Visualization Expertise: Advanced skills in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create interactive and informative reports for stakeholders.

Related Job Titles/Keywords

Solution Architect Transformation Program Manager Systems Integration Manager

Degrees/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Headcount Management & Data Analysis: Optimize headcount systems and FP&A processes.
• Oracle EPM Management: Manage Oracle EPM tools for financial, capital, and workforce planning.
• BRD Development: Create and maintain Business Requirement Documents.
• Project Management: Oversee complex projects with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and drive business outcomes.

Certain project that team is working on / what products are they supporting:

• Transformation Exercise: A large-scale transformation initiative aimed at driving significant changes and improvements within our organization.
• Payroll Date-Specific Project: A time-sensitive project focused on meeting specific payroll deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Any companies they would like to see on resumes Previous Meta and other tech companies.

What are the most significant challenges that the ideal candidate should be prepared to address in this role?

• Data Validation: Ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Data Governance: Establishing and enforcing data management policies and procedures.
• Improving Data Accuracy: Identifying and implementing ways to enhance data quality.

What makes this role attractive to top talent, and what unique value does it offer to the ideal candidate?

• Complexity and Challenge: Tackle intricate financial planning workstreams and multiple tooling systems.
• Rapid Growth and Change: Be part of a rapidly evolving organization with new opportunities emerging daily.
• Embracing Ambiguity: Develop your skills in navigating uncertainty and driving results in a fast-paced setting.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $90.00/hr.