EMEA Senior Finance Analyst - Premier Support

Job Title: EMEA Senior Finance Analyst - Premier Support

SCOPE / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Premier business leaders with revenue maximization analytics.
• Maximize revenue by preparing AR aging analysis, reviewing with collections potential write-offs and legal cases in order to assess real WO and Legal risk and following up with business.
• Prepare and provide business with valuable information to maximize bookings Forecasting analytics and modeling of Non-Operational items in EMEA
• Closely partner with AR and revenue accounting to provide control and accurate forecasting of revenue deferrals and release. Investigate and follow up as required. Review and recommend processes improvements.
• In depth analysis of BSR and manual deferrals in order to highlight potential risk and upside and improve forecast accuracy.
• Support Ecosystem reporting by providing predictive analytics for across SW products
• Cross functional collaboration with relevant departments (Operations, Global Controllers Organization, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collection, Revenue Accounting / General Ledger team) in order to perform trend analysis and review (past due analysis, fail to pay manual billings, cancellations, expenses etc)
• Participate in cross functional programs and projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work in a virtual team environment and with people in remote locations
• Personal drive and determination
• Straight talking, honest and a good team player
• Enthusiastic, persistent and persuasive
• Adaptability
• Take personal ownership for the achievement of agreed goals
• Able to build trust, credibility and effective relationships with various stakeholders
• Ability to communicate across functional boundaries and at all levels within the organization

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactive, dedicated and self motivating professional
• Ability to manage processes and identify cross-functional issues
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Self starter able to prioritize given responsibilities
• 5+years relevant experience
• BA/BS degree in Finance or Professional Finance qualified
• Location: Reading (UK)

Detailed Description and Job Requirements

Financial support to business areas through financial analysis, budgeting, planning & forecasting; to facilitate decision making and future business strategies.

As a member of Oracle's finance organization, you will be responsible for providing all aspects of financial support for planning and control. Assist in consolidation and reporting of financial results; preparation of annual budget. Gather, model, analyze, prepare, and summarize information for financial plans, operating forecasts, trended future specifications, etc.; on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Prepares recommendations based on analyzes. May perform revenue and expense analysis, headcount and headcount driven expense analysis at cost center level, tracking of product and product line revenue, reconciliation of accounts receivable, variance analysis and ad-hoc analysis as needed. You may participate in cross functional programs and projects.

Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. May have project lead role. Strong spreadsheet skill and proficiency in Oracle Financials. Strong written and oral communication skill. Ability to work under tight deadlines. Self starter able to prioritize given responsibilities. 5 years relevant work experience. BS/BA in Accounting/Finance preferred. CPA/MBA desired.

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).