EPM Business Analyst Job at Gravity IT Resources in Miami

Job Title: Business Analyst II Type: Contract-to-Hire (3 months, then permanent conversion) Location: Miami, FL On-Site Requirement: 5 days per week Summary: Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Business Analyst II with expertise in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to join their Finance team. As a Business Analyst in EPM, you will play a crucial role in optimizing financial planning and analysis processes, leveraging Oracle EPM, and developing insightful reports and dashboards using Power BI. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of FP&A, financial close cycles, and possess strong analytical skills. Responsibilities: • Utilize your expertise in Oracle Cloud Hyperion (or similar tools) to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of financial processes. • Leverage experience in Finance to lead and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting conversations. • Create compelling reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into financial performance. • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the financial close cycle and best practices to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. • Quickly grasp and decompose complex financial, business, and technical concepts, translating them into practical solutions and recommendations. • Participate in plan and forecast cycles, comparing actuals against plan, forecast, and long-range planning to identify trends and variances. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and business stakeholders, to gather requirements and deliver EPM solutions that align with business objectives. Requirements: • Proven experience as a BA adjacent to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Strong expertise in Oracle Cloud EPM or equivalent EPM tools. • Proficiency in developing reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar tools. • In-depth knowledge of financial close processes and best practices. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. • Familiarity with plan, forecast, and actuals analysis. • Proficiency in agile methodologies and project management tools. • Business analysis and product management certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSPO, Greenbelt Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.