Oracle Essbase Analyst

Role Description

As an Oracle Essbase Analyst you will play a crucial role in administering the Finance department's suite of Reporting, Planning, and Business Intelligence systems, with a primary focus on Oracle Essbase. This role involves managing day-to-day system administration tasks, addressing system queries, and supporting both business-as-usual (BAU) activities and development projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounting processes within a Financial Services environment, and technical expertise in Oracle Essbase, particularly version 21c and upgrades from version 11.

This position is a Hybrid role based in our Guildford office with expectations of you attending the office at least once per week with a flexible approach to accommodate project needs and deadlines particularly end of month.

Circa £50k Per Annum

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

BAU Support:

• Perform day-to-day administration to ensure system maintenance and optimal performance.
• Apply technical knowledge to manage and resolve support issues effectively.
• Monitor automated batch processes to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with reconciliations to maintain system and data integrity.
• Address user queries promptly and efficiently.
• Participate in regular update meetings with internal customers to ensure alignment and communication.
• Provide training to users, both individually and in groups, focusing on Smartview.
• Document procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.

Development

Activities:

• Attend project meetings as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide insights and guidance.
• Engage in stakeholder management to ensure project alignment and support.
• Learn and apply the Change Management framework to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Contribute to system/process design as an SME, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Offer best practice advice to ensure consistency across projects.
• Understand the build of new interfaces/processes/reports to support project delivery.
• Participate in System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and other quality assurance activities.
• Create tailored training documentation to support new initiatives.
• Provide user training to facilitate adoption of new systems and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to meet evolving business needs.

• Extensive experience with Oracle Hyperion Essbase, particularly version 21c and upgrades from version 11.
• Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of financial reporting and planning.
• Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate project needs and deadlines.
• Highly proficient in PC usage and related technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.

We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

• Exposure to other financial systems and tools within the Oracle and SAP suites.
• Experience in a Financial Services environment, understanding its unique accounting processes and requirements.
• Experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite Webchat / Chat Bot systems and journey is desirable but not essential
• Any understanding or knowledge of Robotics and Power Apps would be beneficial but is not essential

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

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