Lead Applications Analyst

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

In this role you will be a key member of the IT Applications area responsible for leading the planning, designing, developing, testing and deployment of efficient solutions related to Oracle Cloud EBS R12 and other integrated Finance applications, to satisfy strategic, financial, and operations needs of the organization. This will include performance, security and operational considerations in support of given initiatives. This role will serve as an internal applications/Finance business process "SME/Consultant" working with related business teams to identify and prioritize process and system opportunities and architect end to end solutions with robust technical and Finance functional design related to ERP platform. This role will assist in executing the vision for world class Finance operations and systems as part of the overall Finance and Digital Transformation initiatives based on the guidance from Director, Finance Transformation & ERP Platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

• Lead financials related functional and technical design, configuration, development and support for continuous improvements within Oracle Cloud ERP (and/or Oracle EBS R12) globally specifically Finance, Costing, Project modules.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and architectural principles to ensure that systems support the organization's business requirements and meet the needs of end users.
• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure, security, systems technical development and functional configuration, and where possible, make recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to design sessions in prototyping new systems for enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow across the ERP platform.
• Prepare system and process end to end architecture designs, business process flows, integration requirements, and specification documents.
• Conduct training on Oracle Cloud ERP functionality or Finance business processes.
• Lead monthly agile sprints for Finance enhancements based on business priority and resource capacity.
• Partner with application support vendors to develop data extracts, BIP reports in the cloud based on functional specifications and technical architecture designs.
• Foster strong communication between business users and application developers to understand key issues, identify perception gaps, and resolve questions.
• Ensure operational continuity of business especially adhering to time sensitivity around Finance period end processes.
• Adhere to existing change management and service management policies and procedures.
• Manage small scale project schedules, track progress while providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year bachelor's degree in IT/IS/related discipline from an accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable foreign university.
• 5+ years of hands-on techno-functional experience implementing Oracle EBS R12 applications. (full lifecycle implementations, statutory and regulatory requirements)
• In-depth understanding of Order to Cash, Procure to Pay and Record to Report business processes with strong Finance domain expertise.
• Ability to think logically, critically, and constructively about complex business problems, clearly communicate findings of analysis, and recommend solutions that address business challenges and project requirements.
• Establish documentation standards, procedures and guidelines and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong project management and agile scrum process skills.
• Equipped with strong SQL skills and ability to write and read complex database queries.
• Strong communication (written and oral), analytical and computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer & business needs and translating them into application and operational requirements and technology solutions.
• Experience implementing Oracle ERP Cloud - Financial Applications in various geographies around the globe that meet local regulatory requirements along with quarterly cloud updates.
• Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Cloud experience is preferable.
• Knowledge of ITIL platforms and process areas such as ServiceNow will be good to have.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 USD - $140,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.