Principal Finance Systems Analyst (Oracle ERP)

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Principal Financial Systems professional to join our Global Financial Systems this role you will support the administration maintenance and continuous improvement of our Oracle Cloud SaaS ERP and other financial applications with a focus on Procurement Inventory Supply Chain and Payables. You will provide functional and technical expertise across system enhancements patches upgrades testing and implementations while partnering closely with Finance IT developers vendors and global business stakeholders. The role will also support business analysis requirements gathering Oracle service requests reporting and custom solutions data integrity and ongoing system maintenance to enhance financial processes and system capabilities.

• Support individuals in finance and shared services teams with system related issues by problem solving or coordinating solutions to ensure smooth daily operations of the accounting systems. Must be able to prioritize all items to meet internal client deadlines. Supported application areas include Procurement Inventory Supply Chain and Payables.

• Knowledge of BPM workflows Cash Management Tax Reporting and data integration is desirable.

• Administer the ERP Systems ensuring proper use and training efficient processing. Perform maintenance to include security configuration and routine auditing. Develop queries provide data feeds and various reports as required. Identify areas for improvement in use of system and reporting opportunities.

• Evaluate recommend plan test and implement improvements enhancements and upgrades to the Fusion Procurement Inventory and other ancillary Finance systems and interfaces to other internal and external systems.

• Responsible for new Oracle functionality uptakes Redwood upgrade and adoption initiatives automation and to review and assess Oracles AI and Agentic AI capabilities.

• Serve as liaison with IT staff and external vendors to develop and/or implement applications and analyse troubleshoot and resolve programming or systems related problems.

• Manage Projects within the Financial Systems team.

• Provides project management consultation analysis testing and implementation support for finance projects including systems upgrades and enhancements.

• Provides consultative and technical support of the ERP system interfaces and integrations with other financial applications.

• Manages implementation of policies and procedures for all financial tools to ensure consistent procedures throughout all locations.

• Lead the technical aspects of Oracle Cloud solutions must process direct expertise in design configuration and customization.

Build develop and mentor the team.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Computer Science Information Systems or Business Administration.

• Masters degree preferred but not required.

• Oracle and Cloud experience.

12 years of experience supporting or implementing Oracle Cloud ERP or on-premises financial systems.

Hands-on experience in P2P modules (Procurement Inventory Supply Chain and Accounts Payables) with exposure to other financial modules such as GL AR CM Tax and AGIS.

Familiarity with financial processes BPM Workflows system integrations and data flow across modules.

Basic proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational database concepts.

Exposure to Oracle Financials Vertex or reporting tools (e.g. OTBI BI Publisher) is an advantage.

Experience working in a global enterprise environment is desirable.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Prior ERP Implementation and/or Support Experience.

Experience and expertise in Fusion Procurement Inventory Supply Chain and Payables is mandatory.

Experience in any other Fusion ERP or Fusion EPM modules is desired and is a big plus.

Basic understanding of finance (accounting Revenue/Billing).

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization particularly various levels of management.

Ability to provide positive end-user support across a global ERP system and global end-users.

Ability to develop and deliver training programs for ERP applications.

Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity applications (such as Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Visio).

Ability to identify document and develop new processes & automation that produce positive contributions to PPD/CRG profitability either through revenue growth or future expense avoidance.

Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate diligence while managing conflicting priorities.

Ability to positively contribute to a team atmosphere and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills as demonstrated by the ability to identify the source of a problem and determine the appropriate solutions; resolve and prioritize sensitive problems.

Proactive self-starter with ability to take initiative and drive work independently.

Ability to oversee confidential data appropriately.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll be part of a global team dedicated to innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by working with advanced financial systems learning from experienced professionals and contributing to our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.