Senior Finance System Analyst

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Finance Systems Analyst serves as a key member of the Exelixis Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) department, tasked with the administration, maintenance, and ongoing user support of the Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platform. This role ensures the reliability of the financial application, supports the execution of financial close, planning, and forecasting activities, and strives to deliver an intuitive and efficient user experience. The Senior Finance Systems Analyst reports directly to the Senior EPM Systems Director within the FP&A organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Administration:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Oracle EPM application ensuring optimal performance and availability for users.
  • Support critical financial processes, including monthly close and quarterly forecasting cycles, by managing the data loads, metadata updates, and system rollovers.
  • Prepare, validate and upload statistical account data using Excel and Smart View.
  • Perform application configuration changes, updates, and enhancements.
  • Maintain and update application components such as metadata, business rules, calculation scripts, input forms, and standard reports.
  • Partner with finance and IT teams on key projects, new implementations, and processes related to month-end close and Oracle EPM system integrations.

• User Support and Training:
  • Provide support and training to internal users.
  • Maintain system procedures and user documentations

• Security and User Management:
  • Manage user provisioning, role assignments, and security settings.
  • Conduct regular security audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Technical Support and Maintenance:
  • Monitor backups and scheduled tasks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
  • Coordinate with Oracle Support for technical assistance and issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with IT on infrastructure projects.

• User Support and Training:
  • Provide support and training to internal users.
  • Maintain system procedures and user documentations

• Project Support:
  • Assist with development, testing and rollout of new system functionality and modules

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and 5 years of related experience; or,
• MS/MA degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• 3-5 years of development, implementation, and support of Hyperion/Oracle EPM required
• 3-5 years of experience supporting finance organizations required
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals industry preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Support and development skills across components of Oracle Hyperion/EPM Cloud, including Planning and Narrative Reporting, e.g. business rules, groovy scripts, Data Management/FDM, EPMAutomate.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.  

• Financial close, planning, and forecasting expertise.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with user community.
• Customer-service orientation

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaboration and creativity.  Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere.  We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

This position will not require travel.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $123,000 - $175,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.