Financial Systems Lead Developer (Newark, NJ)

• Maintain FIS / Essbase, as an Integral part of management reporting
• User support for FIS / Essbase / SmartView users
• Manage close and plan processes in FIS / Essbase
• Maintain and update the FIS/Essbase Outlines in accordance with the changing business needs
• Ensure the FIS databases and HELIOS are aligned
• Closely work with FIS technical support team
• Provide user support to all FIS users
• Maintain and update FIS training materials
• Perform month end close activities in FIS/Essbase
• Participate In data restatements, working alongside the HELIOS team to ensure FIS data integrity is maintained
• Drive data quality improvement initiatives & (re-)enforcement of data quality roles & responsibilities.
• Continuously maintain security of FIS and drive security awareness
• Other responsibilities as assigned Continuously maintain security of FIS and drive security awareness
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Essbase (BSO, ASO, Calc, MDX, Maxl, Report Scripts)
• Oracle PL/SQL (including advanced SQL, functions, procedures, packages)                                                   
• Linux scripting (K shell, Bash shell)

• 10+ years of business experience with deep understanding of Finance processes and systems
• Demonstrate understanding of how finance processes, internal and external reporting requirements and systems affect an organization along with the ability to link it to redesigned business data structures.

• 1] Takes charge, works independently with minimal oversight
• 2] Communicates effectively verbally and via emails
• 3] Sets priorities and observes deadlines and is organized and does not miss tasks
• 4] Follow best practices for software development and adhere to existing standards
• 5] Collaborate with the team to divide workload, Analyze requirements, provide solutions, identify, and code/fix technical problems themselves