Compensation Overview

We seek a dynamic and experienced IT Product Owner/Business Analyst with a robust Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) background. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of business acumen and systems/technical expertise to drive the development and optimization of IT solutions supporting FP&A processes. This role requires a proactive individual who can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure the successful implementation of systems within the FP&A business function.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Elicitation and Documentation:

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for IT solutions supporting FP&A processes.

IT Product Ownership:

Act as the IT Product Owner for FP&A IT systems, defining and prioritizing features based on business value and strategic objectives. Develop and maintain a clear product roadmap.

System Implementation/ Delivery:

Responsible for working with the build team to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions based on the requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration: 

Collaborate with IT, finance professionals, sales operations, accounting, and other teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the system development life cycle. 

User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

Define UAT criteria and collaborate with business stakeholders to thoroughly test IT solutions. Ensure that the implemented systems meet the business requirements and user expectations.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements within the FP&A function. Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness of IT-supported FP&A processes.

Data Governance:

Work with data governance teams to ensure financial data integrity, security, and compliance within IT systems. Implement and adhere to data governance best practices.

Training and Support:

Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users to ensure proficient use of FP&A IT systems. Provide ongoing support and address user inquiries.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT implementations in the FP&A domain. Proactively address issues to minimize disruptions to business operations.

Documentation and Reporting:

Create comprehensive documentation for IT solutions, including technical specifications, user manuals, and system documentation. Generate regular reports on system performance and usage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as aIT Product Owner/Business Analyst, focusing on financial systems and processes.

• Deep understanding of all functions of the Finance processes like budgeting, forecasting, Financial modeling, variance analysis, and financial reporting

• At least three Finance systems implementations experience in supporting Financial Planning and Analysis. 

• Expert knowledge of at least one of the major financial systems like Anaplan, Hyperion, and Adaptive planning tools. We use Anaplan,

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to address complex business and technical challenges

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across functional teams.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• People: work with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do.

• In-Office Food: enjoy catered meals, boundless snacks, and the occasional food truck.

• Fun: we host in-person and virtual events such as game nights, happy hours, 

• Work/Life Harmony: flexible paid time off, options for working from home, and paid parental leave.

• Whole Health Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, long term care, accident and critical illness insurance, pre-tax accounts (health, dependent and commuter), and a family forming benefit through Carrot. Plus Milk Stork, backup child and elder care, and discount on pet insurance, mental health support (via Talkspace)

• FlexPerks reimbursement program to provide flexibility and choice ($375/quarter) for fitness, emotional, financial, family, travel and entertainment, convenience and security expenses. (U.S. LiveRampers)

• Savings: Our 401K matching plan—1:1 match up to 6% of salary—helps you plan ahead.  Also Employee Stock Purchase Plan - 15% discount off purchase price of LiveRamp stock (U.S. LiveRampers)

• RampRemote: a comprehensive program to assist you in setting up a home office that works for you
  
  

The approximate annual base compensation range is $165,000 to $194,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geography, as well as internal equity among our team.

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