Finance Systems Analyst

at  SKECHERS USA Inc

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As a techno-functional member of the SKECHERS USA, Inc. Information Technology team, this role will contribute to the management and ongoing support and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application within the SKECHERS finance systems portfolio.
This role will primarily support the financial modules within P2P ERP track while being a part of a team who serve as prod support lead, partnering with the business, and other areas within IT, to be the go-to-system support for the Finance and Accounting global end-user community. Working with managed services provider firm (MSP Firm) , this role will support users and stakeholders by analyzing the issues raised , performing root cause analysis and applying and testing the bug fixes when required

CORE SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS-

• Strong communication Skills, High level understanding of core ERP financial modules and proven experience of supporting and implementing one or more modules in P2P space (Requisition, Procurement, Payables, Supplier management, expense management) and interaction with other modules, with ratio of 70% functional and 30% technical skillset is required
• Prior exposure to configuration such as VAT , withholding tax, 1099 reporting (for US), payment formats and involvement in month end activities for respective modules.
• Working knowledge of using reporting tools like MicroStrategy, OTBI, Cognos, etc.
• Takes personal responsibility to improve processes and systems
• Ability to conceptualize, formulate, and succinctly convey complex solutions to a wide audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills using Microsoft Office, Visio or LucidChart, Smartsheet
• Demonstrated innovation and creativity, considers different approaches to issue resolution
• Excellent relationship building skills, able to build trust with stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of process improvement and desire to implement best practices
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Positive, proactive, and self-motivated
• Must have high degree of accuracy, results-oriented, highly accountable
• Adaptable, flexible in a changing environment, comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines for deliverables

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
• 8 years of combined Accounting/Finance and Financial Systems experience with at least 5 years of experience supporting and configuring at least one financial module of a Oracle Cloud SaaS
• Working knowledge of the accounting principles related to the business processes in the respective ERP module
• Proven ability to understand data flows and data relationships to troubleshoot functional issues and create meaningful reports and queries
• Prior working knowledge of approval flows in P2P space such as AP invoice approval and PO approval workflow required,
• Experience with spend management solutions such as Concur, Coupa is an added plus
• Experience using systems designed to manage issues, changes, and testing (ServiceNow, Jira)
• Strong understanding of key financial models and metrics to ensure that the application(s) meet performance expectations and reporting requirements
• Solid understanding of multi-currency general ledger, data modeling concepts (relational and dimensional), extract, transform, load (ETL) processes and reporting systems
• Problem solving ability with a strong technical aptitude to perform root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of the integration process between the core ERP modules with third party applications.
• Experience in the retail industry, helpful, but not required

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-

• System Support & Maintenance: Provide day-to-day functional and technical support for Oracle Fusion Financials with a focus on P2P modules (e.g., Procurement, Payables).
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• User Support: Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to end-users for the P2P modules within Oracle Fusion.
• Configuration & Testing: Assist in system configuration, participate in testing activities, and oversee the rollout of updates and new functionalities.
• Data Management: Ensure data accuracy and integrity in procurement and payment transactions, adhering to company policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, finance, and IT teams to align system functionalities with business objectives.