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Title: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SPEC Location: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Job Number: 240000WE Job Summary: Grade: NF04, Salary Code 4B. Serves as database administrator with responsibility for the design development implementation and support of Essbase OLAP databases. Duties and Responsibilities: - Programs and maintains a number of updateable Financial Information System reports and dashboards used by many end-users in various departments. Provides technical assistance to users creating reports using the Financial Information System. - Develop ad hoc reports to support decision making. Provide insights into financial trends, variances, and performance metrics to key stakeholders. - Utilizes SQL software to extract monthly financial data from Financial Information System and loads into Oracle Hyperion Essbase database. Ensures timely and accurate data capture. Verifies Essbase database balances to the Financial Information System. - Prepares monthly NEXCOM Flash Reports for all business lines using data from the Accounting system and adjusting for accounts not processed in time for the Flash report. Prepares Final operating statements for all NEXCOM business lines and posts financial reports to the intranet (HUB). - Works with budget analysts to consolidate budget submissions from field activities. Assists budget analysts with loading field budgets into the Accounting system. Assists in preparation of briefings for Code F. Utilizes Data Warehouse, financial information systems application, Excel and other software packages to produce slides, charts and reports for use in presentations. Conducts special studies and analyses as directed. - Serve as a point-of-contact for functional area and assists subject matter experts (SMEs) with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analysis of data flows for process improvement opportunities. - Support system upgrades, system patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned. Partners with Code I and F teams to ensure training, processes and system procedures are in place to fulfill NEXCOM Financial Information and operational strategies in the most effective and efficient manner. - Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within financial systems and workflows. - Maintain data integrity in Financial Information systems by running queries and analyzing data. - Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation. - Provide training and support to end-users on financial systems and tools, ensuring effective utilization and understanding. - Assists in the design and content management of Code F websites, including but not limited to the Financial Information Management pages on the intranet (HUB), - Employ strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to create both internal and external customer relationships. - Develops a team dynamic, working with team members within Code F and other Codes, creating a culture which celebrates team accomplishments while acknowledging individual talents and contributions. - Designs, manages and evaluates work flows, processes and systems that deliver efficient and effective financial information management and administrative support. - Research business requests, including gathering functional requirements, design documentation, user acceptance testing and documentation. - Assists or leads in troubleshooting potential and/or current challenges of technology. - Translate business requirements to configuration specifications where applicable. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: A total of 6 years of experience consisting of the following: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of responsible experience performing FINANCE or ACCOUNTING or IT work that enabled the applicant to gain a general understanding of Financial Information Systems, functions, disciplines, relationships, and administrative software for accomplishing work; the ability to analyze problems, apply sound judgment in assessing practical implications of alternative solutions and resolving the problems presented; and the ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelors degree for 3 years of general experience. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience with a commercial on- premise, or Software as a Service, Financial Information System ); Work performed must have included at least one year hands on Financial Information specific support such as: troubleshooting and resolving system issues directly or in partnership with IT; functional support of system patches and/or upgrades; training of system users; requirements gathering and creation of functional design documentation; creating test scripts; coordinating user acceptance testing and documentation. Advanced level of skill in MS Excel, and demonstrated experience in project management is preferred. Job: Financial/Accounting