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June 18, 2008

Position Title: C&G Consulting Services Inc - Hyperion Essbase Candidate in Wilmington, DE

How to Apply: Contact Tom Gagliano; or at 973-809-3270

Summary: This is a full time position in Wilmington DE with C&G Consulting Services Inc

Salary: Open; Jr - Mid level range 60-80k

Responsibilities:
Will include but are not limited to

  • Must be able to turn user requirements into effective system designs and reports.
  • Provide end user support for existing applications, Hyperion Essbase, and various other Financial applications.
  • Develop financial reporting applications to enhance the accounting departments capabilities to produce more effective reporting and financial information.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement third party software solutions to meet departmental needs.
  • Design interfaces to support data from various outside sources, which will be bought into existing applications.
  • Provide report-writing services to account department for reporting requirements using Executive Viewer, Hyperion Essbase, Microsoft Excel, Arc Plan, as well as other industry related report writing utilities.

Requirements:
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Business related studies preferred.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary.
  • Must be a team player and able to work with end users in order to identify business needs and translate them into practical system and reporting designs.
  • Familiarity with Windows 2003+ and Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
  • Working knowledge of various report writing applications is a plus.
  • Knowledge of OLAP Databases, Hyperion Essbase is a MUST.
  • Background in financial applications is required, previous experience with General Ledger preferred or insurance industry experience.

June 17, 2008

Position Title: Niche Technologists - Financial Consolidations & Reporting position in Denver, CO

How to Apply: Contact Daniel Barber; or offices at 610.847.2143
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Summary: This is a full-time position in the Global BPM IT Systems group offering a competitive base salary with bonus potential to 28%, a relocation package, and a handsome benefits package (details on request). Some travel may be required.

Note: we’re looking for someone with 5 years accounting and functional accounting system experience, that is also experienced in financial consolidations, and is proficient in developing Visual Basic code. Experience with Hyperion’s HFM software is highly desirable. There are no direct reports to this position. A full job description will be provided to qualified and interested job applicants.

  • Interacts with management, clients, site accounting and financial reporting staff, this role maintains and controls the Hyperion HFM consolidation application and related reporting.
  • Maintains consolidation logic, entity and account structures, application security, and report modifications.
  • Coordinates monthly closings, budget and forecast processes and has hands-on responsibility for the Denver HFM uploads.
  • Evaluates, designs and implements enhancements to HFM applications and provides guidance and leadership in the proper use, purpose and fit of HFM.
Benefits include medical/dental, prescription drugs, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), pension plan, short and long-term disability insurances, leaves of absence, life insurance AD&D, travel accident insurance, tuition aid plan, fitness reimbursement program, employee assistance program, eco-pass, office parking, and more.

June 13, 2008

Position Title: Mercer Finance Solutions – Senior Financial Systems Business Analyst – Hoboken, NJ

How to Apply: Apply for this position at www.mercer.com under Careers and job #HOB000VJ or email your resume to: Vicki.brown-macomber@mercer.com

Mercer is the global leader for trusted HR and related financial advice, products and services. In our work with clients, we make a positive impact on the world every day. We do this by enhancing the financial and retirement security, health, productivity and employment relationships of the global workforce.

Mercer has more than 15,000 employees serving clients in over 180 cities and 41 countries and territories worldwide.

Summary: The Senior Financial Systems Business Analyst designs and develops solutions to information needs for the firm, including metric-based reports and interactive dashboards, enhancements and extensions to the corporate data warehouse and ad-hoc requests from senior leadership. The analyst will lead projects related to the Enterprise Reporting team, including the rollout of applications using information from the data warehouse, such as a client profitability tool, and initiatives to provide relative content to senior leaders via a web portal.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with internal clients to gather and document business requirements and write reporting specifications.
  • Interact with a development team to design solutions to complex problems.
  • Partner with the finance and business leaders to design and develop standard reporting and interactive dashboards.
  • Manage medium- to large-sized projects related to data warehouse enhancements, client profitability tool and financial system implementations.
  • Develop and deliver ad-hoc analyses and reports.
  • Create, test, process and maintain queries and reports.
  • Perform data validation, quality review and coordinate user acceptance testing.
  • Maintain user documentation and train employees on use of reporting tools.
  • Provide guidance on best practices based on a strong understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence concepts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems or a related area; Masters or MBA preferred
  • 7-10 years experience working with business users, systems development teams and business analysts.
  • Highly motivated/self starter; willingness to assume responsibility & take charge.
  • Understanding of relational and multi-dimensional database concepts.
  • Knowledge of Oracle/Hyperion System 9 applications the BI+ toolsets: Interactive Reporting, Web Analysis, Financial Reporting & Essbase (or other OLAP querying tools).
  • Strong background in project management methodology and systems development life cycle
  • Good time management skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting terms and concepts.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and advanced user interface design concepts a plus.
  • Must be a passionate advocate for business customers, and effectively be able to generate internal support for their needs.
  • Ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm about the strategic and operational benefits the data warehouse can provide.
  • Must have a positive personality and an ability to work well in a collaborative team oriented environment.

June 13, 2008

Position Title: Mercer Finance Solutions – Business Intelligence Analyst - Hoboken, NJ

How to Apply: Apply for this position at www.mercer.com under Careers and job #HOB000VK or email your resume to: Vicki.brown-macomber@mercer.com

Mercer is the global leader for trusted HR and related financial advice, products and services. In our work with clients, we make a positive impact on the world every day. We do this by enhancing the financial and retirement security, health, productivity and employment relationships of the global workforce.

Mercer has more than 15,000 employees serving clients in over 180 cities and 41 countries and territories worldwide.

Summary: We are currently hiring for a Business Intelligence Reporting Analyst in Hoboken to develop reports and analyses for the firm’s global business leaders, using the Oracle enterprise reporting toolset at Mercer. The Analyst will be integral to documenting business requirements and designing solutions for corporate standard analytics and perform quality review of enhancements to the data warehouse. Strong communication, customer relationship and innovative problem solving skills will be required daily in this role. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work with a supportive and highly motivated global team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with business leaders to quickly and accurately provide reports and data analyses that meet corporate needs.
  • Provide senior level Enterprise Reporting support for business leaders.
  • Create functional specifications, design Business Intelligence solutions, conduct quality assurance functions and coordinate user acceptance testing for Enterprise Reporting projects.
  • Write business requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
  • Train global Enterprise Reporting team members.
  • Continuously look for areas where practical innovative improvements can be made. Rally team support and take an active role in moving process improvements forward.
  • Manage small- to medium-sized technology-related projects.
  • Ensure proper use of applications by developing user documentation and training sessions.
  • Support the day to day report production functions of the data warehouse.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems or a related area.
  • 3-5 years experience working with business users, systems development teams and business analysts.
  • Highly motivated/self starter; willingness to assume responsibility & take charge.
  • Understanding of relational and multi-dimensional database concepts.
  • Knowledge of Oracle/Hyperion System 9 applications, including HFM, Planning, Smartview and BI+ toolsets (Interactive Reporting, Web Analysis and/or Production Reporting) or other OLAP querying tools.
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting terms and concepts.
  • Ability to maintain confidence and focus in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and advanced user interface design concepts a plus.
  • Must be a passionate advocate for business customers, and effectively be able to generate internal support for their needs.
  • Needs to be bold, innovative and creative along with having exceptional analytical skills.
  • Good time management skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm about the strategic and operational benefits the data warehouse can provide.
  • Must have a positive personality and an ability to work well in a collaborative team oriented environment.

May 19, 2008

Position Title: Financial Systems Administrator

Summary: The Chanel Company Limited (TCCL) seeks a Financial Systems Administrator for our NY location. The Administrator is responsible for the HFM and FDM software used to extract, consolidate and report global management and legal financial data which includes maintenance and daily operations of these systems. Will also support the global Hyperion user community with data submissions, data grids and reporting.

How to Apply: Click on the following link, http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CHANEL&cws=1&rid=102

Contact Person: Deborah Melnick, deborah.melnick@chanelusa.com

Responsibilities:

  • Perform the financial consolidation process using Hyperion applications for monthly Flash reporting, forecasting, quarterly reporting and the annual budget process. Assure that a review process is executed prior to finalizing the consolidated results.
  • Manage changes to metadata structure, add users and maintain security logs, load data and create reports (HFM, FDM, Hyperion Reports, Web Analysis, Retrieve, etc.).
  • Develop and test data collection templates for the global financial organization to load data to HFM.
  • Provide day-to-day support to TCCL Legal, Management and Financial Planning teams.
  • Provide technical assistance, support and advice to global HFM users (Operating Companies) with data submissions, data grids, running translations and consolidations.
  • Develop HFM user manuals and training materials, as well as provide training and post-implementation support to the global financial community.
  • Collaborate with systems consultants to implement new system requirements.
  • Participate in special projects and system upgrades.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems, Hyperion certification a plus.
  • 2 years experience in financial systems, preferably Hyperion
  • Strong knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management or Hyperion Enterprise in an administrator role
  • Ability to work with Hyperion reporting tools (e.g., Retrieve, Web Analysis, Hyperion Reports).
  • High proficiency in PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of Visual Basis Script a plus.
  • Ability to analyze data with strong attention to detail.
  • General understanding of accounting.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Highly motivated and proactive.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities

May 12, 2008

Position Title: Senior Financial Systems Administrator

Summary: Chanel, Inc., a leader in the luxury goods industry seeks an Administrator of the Hyperion System 9 Planning application in support of Global, Regional and Division objectives. Position is located in Piscataway, NJ. We offer a competitive salary/benefits package.

How to Apply: Click on the following link, http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CHANEL&cws=1&rid=92

Contact Person: Deborah Melnick, deborah.melnick@chanelusa.com

Responsibilities:

  • Build Hyperion Planning applications
  • Develop Essbase Outlines, data loads and calculation routines.
  • Develop data collection templates for cost center owners that are used to load data to Hyperion System Planning 9.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, Corporate Accounting teams for day-to-day support and to help troubleshoot problems.
  • Analyze changing business requirements and develop solutions/strategies to implement in Hyperion System Planning 9.
  • Provide technical assistance, training, support, and advice for all Hyperion Planning System 9 (Operating Companies).
  • Collaborate with outside systems consultants to implement new system requirements.
  • Provide technical and analytical support on special projects and system upgrades.
  • Maintain proper documentation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science or Accounting.
  • Hyperion certification a plus.
  • 3 to 4 years experience in financial systems, preferably Hyperion
  • Strong knowledge and experience with Hyperion Essbase application
  • High proficiency in PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work with Essbase. Knowledge of Visual Basis Script a plus.
  • Good understanding of finance
  • Ability to analyze and manage large amounts of data while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Good trouble-shooting skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of groups, including IT and finance business users.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Highly motivated and proactive.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to regularly work in both NJ and NY locations.

April 29, 2008

Position Title: Senior Technical Lead Hyperion Developer

Overview: This is a full-time position in NY City with a client for whom we have been placing IT professionals over the past 7 years. We can talk in some depth about the company, culture, environment, management, and benefits. A 35-hour work week, business casual dress code with a flexible and friendly (relatively stress-free) working environment where management is sensitive to maintaining a high quality of life regards time spent at work and home.

Generous benefits package, competitive base salary plus bonus, and career path opportunities.

Who to contact: Daniel Barber, Niche Technologists, Inc. 610.847.2143 or dbarber@nichetech.com

Job Description: Responsible for the analysis, design, configuration, development, and deployment of Hyperion Applications in order to provide value-added reporting and critical informational answers to meet business needs. The technical lead will also work closely with internal clients to deliver, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance Hyperion application functionality. The position will also coordinate on-going production support and assist with Disaster Recovery.

Responsibilities:

  • In conjunction with the client departments, this candidate will lead development of Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Essbase applications.
  • Translate client needs into complex business rules, calc scripts, and batch scripts.
  • Translate client reporting needs into Hyperion Financial Reports, SmartView for Office and Web Analysis (Analyzer) and Hyperion Business Rules
  • Work closely with the Hyperion Production Administrator team for on-going deployment, support and maintenance needs.
  • Mentor and coach junior members of the Hyperion team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 - 7 years of work related experience
  • 3+ years in Hyperion experience with 1+ years using System 9
  • Has developed and deployed Hyperion applications
  • Knowledge of financial processes utilizing Hyperion Planning, Essbase, SmartView, Financial Reports, Web Analysis, etc.
  • Understands dependencies and interrelationships between separate functional modules of Hyperion Planning among forms, business rules, calculation scripts, variables and Essbase databases. Design, build and troubleshoot in these areas with this knowledge.
  • Experience maintaining the interface points between Hyperion Planning and other applications.
  • Experience using Hyperion scripting languages such as MaxL or Esscmd
  • Experience in a minimum of 3 full life-cycle development efforts using Hyperion
  • Working knowledge of Oracle database views and schema structure
  • Creative individual with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

April 29, 2008

Position Title: Hyperion Administrator

Location: This is a full-time position in NY City. Competitive base salary, excellent benefits package, and a friendly and flexible working environment.

Who to contact: Daniel Barber, Niche Technologists, Inc. 610.847.2143 or dbarber@nichetech.com

Job Description: The Hyperion Administrator will be responsible for managing Hyperion production, Beta, and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing production maintenance activities for the Hyperion applications on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis;
  • Supporting the forecast and long term planning cycles, and working directly with the clients;
  • Managing hierarchy changes as well as updating substitution variables, calc scripts, run time prompts, business rules, web forms and reports;
  • Working closely with IT personnel and the Hyperion Development team members;
  • Functioning as a single point of contact for the clients on all production related support and maintenance issues;
  • Managing the disaster recovery (DR) and beta environments;
  • Managing the migration process from production to the DR and beta environments and keeping all three environments in-sync;
  • Managing all upgrades to the beta, production and DR environments using processes documented and tested in the development environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • 3 or more years of experience in Business Intelligence environment
  • 2 or more years of experience administering Hyperion applications
  • 1 or more years of experience with Hyperion System 9
  • Some exposure to installing Hyperion software - Essbase, Planning, etc.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with credibility at all levels of the organization

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in a Finance/Accounting area
  • Knowledge of Oracle is a strong plus
  • General knowledge of Essbase API functionality
  • Some VBA experience

April 29, 2008

Job Title: Senior Hyperion Essbase Programmer/Analyst

Location: This is a full-time position in Chicago, IL

Who to contact: Daniel Barber, Niche Technologists, Inc. 610.847.2143 or dbarber@nichetech.com

Summary: This position calls for in-depth hands-on Essbase experience (full life cycle) with financial reporting and analytical applications

  • Extensive, proven experience with Excel VBA, outline design, load rules, calc scripts (write/maintain/enhance), Esscmd and MaxL scripting, batch scripts, security objects, tuning, optimization and the Excel Add-in
  • Highly skilled in Excel and Access
  • Experienced with fast-paced, time-constrained development
  • Able to organize, prioritize, multi-task assignments / projects
  • Strong functional background of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
  • Create custom processes to aid in Essbase data validation and confirm system outputs are correct (data integrity)
  • Create and maintain MS Excel VBA and front-ends to support various reporting needs
  • Perform daily tie-outs with source systems
  • Develop / enhance the automated processes enabling the Essbase applications to operate in a true production environment (involves creation and maintenance of command scripts that automate the routine loading processes)
  • Perform problem determination, analysis and resolution for users, and work with other departments to facilitate issue resolution including delivery of programming fixes
  • Maintain, support and manage all assigned applications (includes administration, tuning, production fixes, upgrades, and routine maintenance of the Essbase applications)
  • Define and document test cases to effectively test new components
  • Manage change via an established change management process
  • Implement customized financial models designed to meet customer requirements
  • Provide support to the user community
  • Must be comfortable working in a project environment and interacting with various levels to include Budgeting and anning Executives and Financial Analysts
  • Able to understand complex business needs, and possess logical problem-solving skills
  • 5 to 7 years work experience (per above) with Hyperion Essbase
  • College degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
  • Must be detail oriented and self-managing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, both technical and user focus are essential
  • Able to learn new skill sets as needed and keep skills updated (willing to ask for coaching or formal training if / as necessary)

Nice to have skills:

  • Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and other Hyperion tools
  • SQL experience
  • Advanced or graduate degree a plus
  • AS/400 relational database experience

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary plus a benefits program that is effective on your start date: medical, dental, vision, long term care insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, travel accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and educational assistance. The 401K program includes a $0.75 matching for every dollar up to 9% (starts immediately), fully vested after 3 years, and a paid pension plan that also vests after 3 years.

April 02, 2008

Job Title: Financial System Administrator - Hyperion

Summary: Ethicon, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Systems Administrator, located in Somerville, NJ. Ethicon, Inc. develops and markets products for surgery, wound management and advanced wound care treatment. Products are marketed through four divisions: Ethicon Products for precise wound closure and tissue repair; Ethicon Women’s Health & Urology for minimally invasive women’s health procedures; and Johnson & Johnson Wound Management for hemostasis and advanced wound care.

This position will be responsible for maintaining and improving Ethicon's Global Consolidation system, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) version 4.0.5 and Hyperion Reports version 7.2. This includes supporting a world wide user base, ensuring the necessary data sets are available in the system, maintaining metadata, maintaining and developing "canned" reports that satisfy the users business requirements, managing security in accordance with SOX as well as providing training of system to new users. This role will also be responsible for recommending and implementing system and process enhancements as well as manage system upgrades. The Financial Systems department is constantly involved in Financial systems projects driven by J&J Corporate, Ethicon Finance and Ethicon IT. This position will therefore have expanded responsibilities including approximately. 40% of project work outside of base business. In addition the ability to lead with minimal supervision is required.

Qualifications: BS/BA or equivalent in Finance or Information Technology is highly desirable. A minimum of 5 years of business experience in IT or Finance is required. Experience with Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Planning and Hyperion reports is preferred. Experience with other MRP systems like SAP and JD Edwards is highly desirable. The ability to take business requirements and translate them into to system configuration is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Knowledge of Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and Methodologies is preferred. A PMP or other project management certification or equivalent experience required. Strong customer focus and business partnering skills. Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. Highly detail oriented with exceptional follow-up and sense of urgency.

This is a permanent position.

To Apply: visit www.jnj.com, click on Careers and type job requisition number 803217 or email Gabriela Otter at gotter1@ethus.jnj.com.

February 04, 2008

Job Title: Hyperion HFM Analysts for Keane

Summary: Keane is currently hiring Hyperion HFM Analysts in the greater New York City area (Midtown) to lead project implementations and enhancements to the solution as well as be proficient in providing timely and consistent support to the Business; lead a small Team both onshore and offshore that will be supporting the Business users during the go live process and initial period of business as usual; and participate on a GBF Change Management council.

Functional activities include:

  1. Monitor and maintain Hyperion Financial Reports folder structures and reports within the BI+ Workspace
  2. Monitor and maintain Hyperion Financial Web Analysis folder structures and views within the BI+ Workspace
  3. Monitor Essbase security settings during different cycles
  4. Ability to setup and maintain any Hyperion Planning security related settings
  5. Ability to setup and maintain Hyperion Planning Data Entry Forms and related security and calculation settings
  6. Ability to setup and maintain any Hyperion Essbase Outlines
  7. Ability to write, modify and maintain Essbase Calculation scripts, Outline member formulas, Data Load rules, Dimension Build rules, Report scripts, Financial Reports, SmartView Reports, Planning smart lists, and Web Analysis Views and Dashboards.

Qualified candidates must have the following experience:

  • Financial Budgeting and Planning
  • HFM Planning Reports
  • HFM Web Forms
  • HFM Web Analysis
  • Smart View
  • Hyperion Metadata Management
  • Data Movements/Mapping
  • Calculation Scripts
  • Essbase Cubes and Reporting
  • Data Warehouse and Data Mining

Come grow your career with Keane!

This is a permanent position. No sub-contractors or corp-to-corp.

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December 03, 2007

Job Title: Manager Financial Systems for Pearson

Summary: As a member of the Hyperion Implementation Team, the associate will be responsible for the design and development of new Hyperion Planning and Essbase applications within Pearson. This includes technical development, creation of detailed system designs, participating in construction of the final solution. The ideal candidate will be required to perform the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Build Hyperion Planning (including Workforce Planning) applications
  2. Build databases, and write SQL code
  3. Develop Essbase Outlines, data loads, and calculation routines
  4. Develop data load routines using HAL, FDM or DIM and dimension-building rules
  5. Optimize Essbase performance
  6. Troubleshoot Essbase and Planning technical problems
  7. Provide Knowledge transfer to technical support team
  8. Test programs, files and audit procedures in relation to Company policy and Sarbanes-Oxley

Basic Qualification:

  • BS in Information Systems or Computer Science

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years experience with Hyperion Essbase application (including 1 year of Hyperion Planning)
  • Experience as a SQL developer desired
  • Experience creating reports/dashboards through Hyperion Reports and/or Analyzer or equivalent Hyperion application (if within System 9 BI+)
  • Experience using Hyperion Application Link (HAL) and/or FDM
  • Experience using Hyperion EIS (Essbase Integration Services) or AIS (Analytic Integration Services) a plus
  • Experience writing MaxL scripts, T-SQL or PL-SQL skills a plus
  • Experience or understanding of finance (balance sheet, income statements, cash flow, budget and forecast processes)
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of groups, including IS and finance business users
  • Must be self-directed and a team player

Please apply online at: Pearson Career Opportunities

or via email: OTStaffing@pearson.com

Please reference the Job Title and posting site in the email Subject Line.

December 03, 2007

Job Title: Senior Financial Systems Analyst/Developer for Pearson

Summary: This position is responsible for administering and supporting the Hyperion (Essbase, HFM, Enterprise) infrastructure to ensure a stable, optimized financial planning and reporting environment.

Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Monitor automated scripts
  • provide timely response when data errors are detected
  • work on enhancements to development and production environments which will include documenting processes and procedures
  • performing unit testing, and migrating changes to production in compliance with Company's IT Security and General Controls

This position requires strong organization skills, the ability to adapt quickly on items of urgency and be able to prioritize multiple tasks. Strong problem solving skills.

Position is integral to the timely and accurate reporting of financial information to Senior Management and Pearson plc.

Related Work Experience:

  • Proficient in Hyperion Essbase (3+ years experience as developer/production support) and familiar with writing and debugging MAXL calc scripts
  • Possesses basic understanding of OLAP technology, analytical reporting and Oracle database structure
  • Understanding of Active Directory
  • A thorough understanding of all Hyperion products in a Windows environment

Skills:

  • Excellent skills in all Microsoft Office Products (Access, Project Plan, Excel, Visio)
  • Knowledge of CITRIX a plus
  • SAP and Hyperion a plus
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Other:

  • This person will be required to work non traditional hours, including weekends, depending on the needs of the business
  • Effective communication skills; comfortable working with people from various levels of management from business teams and technology teams Good analytical and problem solving skills; and understands linkage between the business work flow and technology
  • Takes initiative to continuously expand knowledge base and suggests ways to improve business and technical processes
  • Collaborates and uses feedback as a way to improve quality of work product
  • Consensus oriented and flexible; enjoys working as part of team

Please apply online at: Pearson Career Opportunities

or via email: OTStaffing@pearson.com

Please reference the Job Title and posting site in the email Subject Line.

November 10, 2007

Job Title: Global Budget & Forecasting Role for Pfizer

Project Description: The successful candidate will be working within a Team with the responsibility to:

  • Assist in developing a global support framework for the GBF Planning HFM Consolidations solution
  • Transition GBF support services from build/enhancements to a true support environment
  • Ongoing support operations for both applications

The GBF process and tool environment is being deployed in a staggered manner globally that will rollout in the following intervals: Q1 2008 and Q2 2008. (Further waves to be decided).

The HFM production environment (with corresponding BRP environment) are stable and periodic releases will be executed as per normal operations. Development, Test and Training environments exist as well. The plan is to upgrade the HFM Environment Q2 2008 bringing the solutions applications in alignment and there providing the opportunity to take advantage of the environment shared services and synergies of the solutions, such as Web forms, reporting, Upstream.

It is Pfizer's vision to leverage the integration inherent in Hyperion's System 9 platform for its Planning and an upgraded HFM solution set, providing a global support model, which provides the most efficient support to all Business users. (The combined user base is estimated at 3000 users worldwide).Pfizer is utilizing approximately 25 worldwide budgeting/forecasting business models in Hyperion System 9 Planning ("the models").(Refer “Functional Requirements” within the RFP provided).These models are expected to meet the unique budgeting and forecasting needs across the divisions and markets worldwide.

Role Description: Functional activities will include but not limited to:

  • Monitor and maintain Hyperion Financial Reports folder structures and reports within the BI+ Workspace.
  • Monitor and maintain Hyperion Financial Web Analysis folder structures and views within the BI+ Workspace.
  • Monitor Essbase security settings during different cycles.
  • Ability to setup and maintain any Hyperion Planning security related settings.
  • Ability to setup and maintain Hyperion Planning Data Entry Forms and related security and calculation settings.
  • Ability to setup and maintain any Hyperion Essbase Outlines.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Essbase Calculation scripts.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Essbase Outline member formulas.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Essbase Data Load rules.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Essbase Dimension Build rules.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Essbase Report scripts.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Hyperion Financial Reports.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Hyperion Web Analysis Views and Dashboards.
  • Ability to write, modify and maintain Hyperion SmartView Reports.
  • Ability to modify and maintain Hyperion Planning smart lists.
  • Participation in the GBF Change Management council.
  • Project Leading for Support Transition during implementation waves.
  • Effective Reporting and SLA Reporting for the services provided.

Additional Information:

As this is a Senior Role that will be based Onshore working directly with the Business it is important that the person selected is an experience professional. They must be capable of Project leading implementations and enhancements to the solution as well as be proficient in providing timely and consistent support to the Business.

During the support transition the Team will be ramp up for efficient handover. During this period the analyst may be responsible for a small Team both onshore and offshore that will be supporting the Business users during the go live process and initial period of business as usual.

Desired skills:

  • 2 yrs of Hyperion Metadata Management.2 yrs of Data Movements/Mapping.
  • 2 yrs of Calculation Scripts.2+ yrs of Data Warehouse & Data Mining.
  • 3 yrs of Good communication and writing.
  • 2 yrs of Help Desk/Peregrine- Service Center Application.1 year of HFM Knowledge.
  • TeckChek is required.

Must Have:

  • 4 years of Financial Budgeting and Planning.
  • 4 years of HFM Planning Reports.
  • 1 year of HFM Web Forms.
  • 1 year of HFMWeb Analysis.
  • 2 years of Smart View.
  • 2 years of Essbase Cubes and Reporting.
  • Travel is required.
  • Security Clearance: Full (lifestyle) Polygraph.

To Apply, contact:

Stacy Gajda
(203) 775-1664
stacy_l_gajda@keane.com

October 22nd, 2007

Job Title: Hyperion Analyst

Summary: The Structure Tone Organization provides project management, construction management and general contracting services with a level of expertise, service and commitment unparalleled in the industry. As market leaders in commercial construction for corporate clients, businesses, technology support facilities and telecommunications firms, we employ over 1,400 professionals worldwide.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with dashboard creation and maintenance.
  • Document, analyze and resolve reported Hyperion Essbase application performance and/or functional problems.
  • Document, analyze and resolve reported Hyperion Essbase application performance and/or functional problems.
  • Manage, coordinate, develop, and document user acceptance testing.
  • Develop and perform training sessions for the business user.
  • Provide written and oral status updates to management.
  • Have a strong understanding of corporate finance and accounting in order to work closely with financial controllers to meet their reporting needs timely.
  • Work on various Hyperion related projects as assigned by management. Including but not limited to financial report preparation and troubleshooting.

Technical Knowledge/Skills Required: The individual needs to have a high level of knowledge in Hyperion financial reporting and planning and expert skills with Essbase.This role requires hands on experience of supporting Hyperion Essbase web applications. The individual must have experience in production support and process documentation, as well as excellent troubleshooting and creative problem solving skills. The individual must be a self-motivated, results orientated person who pays close attention to details and ensures accuracy. The individual must be able to thrive in an environment of managing multiple tasks with fixed deadlines. This position requires good written and oral communication skills to interact with business users and technology staff.

Additional Info: Benefits package is offered. Must be authorized to work in the US. For immediate, confidential consideration, please apply through our website. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

To Apply:

e-mail: hr@structuretone.com
no phone calls please

Structure Tone is an Equal Opportunity Employer

October 17th 2007

Job Description:

Financial Analyst – Hyperion

 

Highly successful international construction management firm headquartered in New York City seeks Financial Analyst with a minimum of 5 to 7 years financial planning and analysis experience to join corporate accounting team. Must have B.S. in Accounting. Strong PC and analytical skills needed to work closely with Director on budgets, planning and analysis in newly implemented Hyperion Planning Web environment. In addition to advanced Excel skills must have Hyperion Report Builder expertise and knowledge of Essbase. Duties include: o maintain automated budget & forecast systems o track results against projections o maintain automated revenue and gross profit forecast by industry sector o analyze quarterly revisions to the annual financial plan o coordinate Budget, Plan and Revision data collection and reporting o develop financial reports with senior financial executives o Hyperion super-user, coordinate reporting, user training and programming changes o assist with monthly financial reporting package We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a career-oriented environment in lower Manhattan.


Competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. Must be authorized to work in the US. For immediate, confidential consideration, please apply through our website. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

To apply, visit the Career section of our website: www.structuretone.com
no phone calls please
Structure Tone is an Equal Opportunity Employer

October 3rd, 2007

Job Title: Financial Systems Analyst

Summary: This position will provide systems support to the Corporate Controller’s and other key financial departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of the DRS financial consolidation and reporting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Perform all security administration and metadata maintenance for the following Hyperion applications: Hyperion Enterprise, Analyst, Ledgerlink, Planning, Analyzer and Essbase.
  2. Provide day-to-day support to divisional users in the input of financial data to the Hyperion applications that feed the financial consolidation and other management reporting to ensure timely input and reconciliation.
  3. Provide day-to-day technical and functional support to the Corporate Controller’s department to ensure the timely and accurate processing and reporting of data for all Hyperion applications.
  4. Create and update reports for use by all levels of financial management and support those managers in their use of Hyperion reporting tools.

Technical Knowledge/Skills Required:

  1. One to Three years of “hands on” knowledge and experience with Hyperion Enterprise. Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning & Analyzer a plus.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within Corporate, Group and Division Controller’s departments.
  3. Proficient in Hyperion Reporting, Analyst, and Ledgerlink a plus.
  4. Strong PC skills including all modules of Microsoft Office.
  5. Ability to work under time pressure and on projects of varying lengths.
  6. B.S./B.A. Accounting / Finance or Computer Science.

Contact:

John Infantolino
Director, Financial Reporting Systems
DRS Technologies

Tel: (973) 451-3549
Fax: (973) 451-3510
Cell: (973) 452-2418
E-Mail:

September 25th 2007

Financial Systems Manager/Essbase Administrator

Job Description

Primary Objective:

The Manager of Financial System’s objective is to manage the day-to-day operations of the Financial Systems Department. Additionally, the Manager of Financial Systems is responsible for working with the group to properly assign, track and prioritize tasks within the team in ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Job Description: 

·       Developing of systems solutions and modifying/upgrading of existing systems procedures as required.

·       Administering the Financial systems applications in support of both Corporate and Divisional Finance business objectives.

·       Implementing software upgrades, quality testing/user acceptance standards and documenting procedures.

·       Developing proposals for solving business problems.

·       Assisting and conducting end user training in Financial Systems applications.

·       Coordinating problem resolutions with software vendor’s tech support or internal IT representatives.

·       Manage development projects end-to-end.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge and experience with Hyperion Essbase application including:
    • Financial Reporting/Excel Add-In/Smartview/Web Analysis
    • Security
    • Data Feeds
    • Calc Scripts
    • Server Maintenance
  • Experience with Hyperion System 9 Highly Preferred
  • Experience with Hyperion System 9 Planning a Plus
  • JD Edwards Enterprise One a Plus
  • Minimum 5 years systems-related background in software development, software deployment and support environments.
  • SQL and MS Access experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with financial systems and procedures, verification and solid understanding of financial statements and concepts.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and desire for quality work.

If you are interested, please submit your resume and salary requirements to lspence@scholastic.com

September 14th 2007

JOB TITLE  Sr. Systems Analyst

DEPARTMENT:   BI&T

Pay Range—Approx $90K

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE:  Supervisor, Tax & Financial Systems

Complete Relocation Package Available and Welcomed

WORK LOCATION:  Oklahoma City

POSITION SUMMARY This position located in Oklahoma City, will provide technical advice and support for the systems currently used by the
Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Tax and Treasury groups, including Hyperion Financial Management and Essbase; and will act as the technical liaison between those departments and system vendors.  This position will troubleshoot complex system problems and issues and will provide desk-side training for supported systems, the related operating system and hardware.  The professional filling this position must have the highest ethical standards and understand and respect the confidentiality requirements of the position with regards to personnel data, processes and issues.  
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -  Establish trusted relationships within the business groups they support and effectively manage those relationships through open and honest communication
-Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade HFM, Essbase, ArcPlan, LOS, MOS, and other supported systems
-Demonstrate/develop expert knowledge of systems currently in use in the supported departments
-Act as liaison between the supported departments and system vendors for technical issues
-Provide system, hardware and operating system training to employees of the supported departments as necessary
- Provide technical guidance in support of process development in order to apply Financial, Treasury & Tax systems as strategic assets
-Participate in the development of business technology requirements and specifications
-Prepare technical input to Business Analysts for requirements validation
-Provide input for project proposals and statements of work
-Manage multiple requests in an organized manner according to the priorities established by the business

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor, Business Information Systems or the Manager, Corporate and Administration Systems.

PREREQUISITES - 5+ years experience working with supporting and maintaining financial systems and reporting tools, preferably Hyperion Financial Management and Essbase
-Undergraduate degree in business or information systems required
-Proficient understanding of database design, table structures, OLAP and organization
-Understanding of accounting and budgeting processes a plus
-Strong proficiency with Oracle, MS SQL and SQL scripting
-Proficiency in the use of all applications in the Microsoft Office Suite
-Must be assertive, analytical and demonstrate initiative
-Must possess excellent documentation skills both for solutions and work processes
-Excellent oral and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical situations
-Must be able to deal logically and effectively with senior management, departmental employees & outside personnel
-Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, work under pressure and follow though with assignments under limited supervision
-Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must have effective judgment skills to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
 

If you are interested in this opportunity, I would be happy to discuss this with you directly at 405-858-8800 x 104 or email to rebecca@principaltechnologies.com.          

Rebecca Davis • Search Consultant
525 Central Park Drive, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
( 405.858.8800 x 104
7 405.858.8892
rebecca@PrincipalTechnologies.com
www.PrincipalTechnologies.com

 

August 11th 2007

Hyperion Administrator
 
This person is basically the first line of support to maintain the server health of two Hyperion systems (HFM and Planning ). User base is worldwide with over 300 users accessing these systems but the main user groups are based in NY (approximately 6 users) who handle numerous requests but will pass along many technical issues to the Hyperion Support Analyst. This person will also be responsible for executing upgrades of both Hyperion and 3rd party vendor software on these servers. Knowledge of navigating and managing Windows2000 & 2003 OS at a server level is required given that is where most of the work will occur. This person will be on call in the nights and weekends if critical server downtime occurs.
 
Skill Sets
 
Knowledge of installing Hyperion Financial Management or Hyperion Planning required. Good understanding of Windows2000 or 2003 SERVER environments is needed. Knowledge of Hyperion Planning or HFM from a functional perspective a plus. This not a heavy developer or technology role ! This person must be support focused and prefer to do support (versus playing with new technology or developing systems). Customer support skills need to be a strength. Role may also stretch into support work with other applications and technologies. Required Qualifications 
 
Required Qualifications
 
5 yrs in I/T minimum 2+ years working/supporting Hyperion systems 2+ years in I/T support role 
 
If you are interested please submit your resume and hourly requirements to: emoran@asapstaffingllc.com
 
 
Thank you,
 
Ed Moran
ASAP Staffing
770-246-1718 x216
770-840-0280 (f)

July 3rd 2007

Job Title : Hyperion System Analyst

The Nielsen Company is a leading market and media research company employing approximately 40,000 professionals in 100+ countries around the world with highly regard brands and businesses including Nielsen Media Research, ACNielsen, Billboard, Adweek, and The Hollywood Reporter . . . to name a few.  Our clients include Fortune 500 companies with businesses in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.  To learn more about Nielsen The Nielsen Company, please visit www.nielsen.com.

The HFM Systems Analyst will provide system administration/functional support of the internal reporting systems. This includes support of the company’s consolidation system (Hyperion Financial Management), data integration system (HAL) and reporting systems (Hyperion Reports, Hyperion Analyzer and HFM SmartView). This individual will act as a liaison with the end user  community (200+ users), ensure proper utilization of these financial systems, provide documentation of processing enhancements, communicate system modifications, and continuously assess and enhance the application suite based upon end-user and business requirements. This position will report directly to the VP Management Information Systems.

 

Additionally, the HFM Systems Analyst will:

·         Hold responsibility for the identification of functionality to be included in system development and the implementation of system enhancements.

·         Work with internal customers to identify, develop, and implement system improvements that refine the consolidation, reporting and analysis processes as it relates to the global close.

·         Maintain metadata hierarchies, lists, rules, reports, security and documentation of processes and procedures.

·         Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting process.

 

Requirements include:

·         Bachelor degree with specialization in Management Information systems. Accounting knowledge a plus

·         3-4 years experience. Prior experience with web-based financial system implementations, Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Reports or comparable business system within a large corporation required

·         Maintain and administer all facets of Hyperion Financial Management System/HAL Software

·         Responsible for the identification of functionality to be included in system development and the implementation of system enhancements

·         Work with internal customers to identify, develop, and implement system improvements that refine the consolidation, reporting and analysis processes as it relates to the global close

·         Maintain metadata hierarchies, lists, rules, reports, security and documentation of processes and procedures

·         Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting process

·         Excellent communication and analytic skills

·         Must have a strong work ethic, self-motivated work style and attention to detail a must. Must also be adaptive to new challenges and changing work environment

·         Ability to work some limited, flexible hours a plus

 

We offer dynamic careers that give you the opportunity to contribute and the room to grow. You can create a wide career path across all of our businesses. We also offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees upon date of hire, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching program, and a variety of corporate employee discounts. 

If you are interested in this position,

please go to www.nielsen.com and upload your resume to requisition #2460,

or email Katie Gilfilen, Recruiter, at katie.gilfilen@nielsen.com.