Principal Financial Analyst

"**Principal Financial Analyst****Preferred Qualifications****POSITION OVERVIEW:**The role requires strong Revenue modelling, Analytics, and Business Partnering experience. The individual will interface with Business, Internal Finance groups on a regular basis; provide timely and accurate Revenue Forecast and Reporting.This position requires extensive interaction with teams inside Oracle. Hence strong, responsive, communication skills with the relevant background is a must. This individual should be a self-starter, highly driven, organized with the ability to meet project timelines.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**+ Product Analytics: Analyse current trends, forecast future projections based on Business trends, compare and analyse actual results with forecast and plan by GBU/Product.+ Transformation: Lead the effort towards automation by leveraging Oracles tools to provide efficient and effective Reporting.+ Business Partnering: Good understanding of the Business and reporting to provide the best in class support. Understanding Business requirements together with Systems/Tools is key.+ Communication: Timely and effective communication is critical to this role working closely with Business. Collaborate with extended group to resolve issues and understand best practices.+ Decision-making: Improve forecast accuracy by analysing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, recommending actions to management. Making informed and timely decisions is important.+ Participate in special projects as required.+ Ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of the company and lead presentations to management**CANDIDATE PROFILE:**+ Strong knowledge/experience of leading Finance functions within a technology industry+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills+ Ability to manage processes, and identify cross-functional issues+ Demonstrate leadership skills+ Strong communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel)+ 8 years experience+ BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance preferred+ CPA or MBA highly desired.**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.Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Strong Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in Oracle Financials. Strong analysis and research skills. Ability to partner across functions. 8 years relevant work experience. BS/BA in Accounting/Finance preferred. CPA/MBA desired.Colorado Pay Range: From $88,737 to $159,727 per annumEligible for bonus and equityOracle offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Flexible paid time off (unlimited or accrued vacation and sick leave)9. Paid parental leave10. Employee Stock Purchase Plan11. Adoption assistance12. Financial planning and group legal13. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance**Oracle is an Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.****Job:** Finance**Location:** US-TX,Texas-Austin**Other Locations:** US-TX,Texas-San Antonio, US-CO,Colorado-Broomfield**Job Type:** Regular Employee Hire**Organization:** Oracle"