Oracle Business Analyst

There is one career you should get excited about…Yours! Virtual Care Provider, Inc. (VCPI) provides comprehensive information technology services and is a leading Application Service Provider (ASP) for the long-term care industry. Information technology services from VCPI include application hosting, network connectivity, 24/7 service desk, IT management, hardware/software purchasing, application integration, training, on-site installations and repairs, web site hosting and development, and much more. VCPI develops customized technology solutions for clients and helps reduce operating costs and capital equipment purchases while allowing care givers to provide the best possible care for their residents. VCPI was conceptualized after Extendicare Health Services, Inc. (EHSI), one of the largest operators of long-term care and assisted living facilities in the U.S., developed a proprietary centralized information technology system for their facilities. VCPI was structured as a separate company, wholly-owned by Extendicare, Inc., so that these simplified technology services could be offered to other long-term care providers.  If you want to work in a leading technology company and make a difference in the quality of life for countless long term care residents, then VCPI is the company for you!POSITION SUMMARY: This key role will act as a Business Analyst within the Oracle Team working within the Finance area. The Business Analyst must have a thorough understanding of the Oracle Financial applications and preferably a good understanding of long term healthcare industry and business user needs.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Functional/Application Expertise: ·  Utilizes knowledge of existing financial business processes and world class business processes to ensure the most effective utilization of the Oracle Application Product offering for this business division.  ·  Uses Application functionality to solve complex business problems.  ·  Suggests modifications in the form of software updates, reports, processes as required to fulfill business requirements in the most appropriate format. ·  Determines when end-user query tool should be used for required reports versus developing custom reports in Oracle Reports or other development tools. ·  Provides functional expertise for questions regarding the various Financial Modules within Oracle. ·  Work with business users to develop functional specifications for new business reporting needs. ·  Assist with report prioritization and technical resource allocations. ·  Recommend best practices to management to increase the efficiency and functionality of the Oracle applications. ·  Other duties and special projects as assigned.   Technical Liaison: ·  Acts as a liaison between Financial Module leaders and counterparts in Information Services for development of reports, Alerts, Responsibilities, modifications, etc.  Assists in determining the best technical solution for business problem(s). ·  Makes required changes to Application set ups and Profile Option settings. ·  Assists Service Desk with ERP related problems. ·  Determines when reported problems require a Service Request (SR) to be logged with Oracle.  Logs SR’s, performs all required follow-up with Oracle.  Notifies DBA of and tests any required Patch.  Responsible for testing patch, along with impacted users, and receiving sign-off from said users to move patch(es) into the Production environment. ·  Tests patches to ensure no negative impact on business. ·  Responsible for ensuring any third party bolt-on packages are seamlessly integrated with the Applications.  Coordinates all testing, to ensure that data (either uni or bidirectional) is updated accurately.  Acts as focal point for all integration activities with the applications.   OAUG and External Communication: ·  Participates in Oracle Application User Group (OAUG) functions to ensure the division is getting the most out of the Applications. ·  Participates in local Oracle Application User Group. ·  Keeps up-to-date with the latest release information on the Applications including pending releases and associated enhancements. Training/Access: ·  Determines what Responsibilities new users require.  ·  Defines and creates new Responsibilities as required to support new and existing user community. ·  Responsible for on-going Oracle training for financial personnel. ·  Trains new employees who need data input capability and/or inquiry capability within Oracle Financial. ·  Trains new users on the use of the end-user query tool.  Develops business views as required to support division-reporting requirements.  ·  Provide end user support and ongoing training for report enhancements and new reports. ·  Develop and maintain training material/manuals. Quality: ·  Work with Quality Assurance to design, plan and conduct functional testing.  Assist in the development and maintenance of test scenarios. ·  Develops formal procedures regarding the training programs for the various Financial Modules. ·  Ensures all interaction with the Applications and any third party bolt-on systems comply with corporate quality standards. Candidate should possess the following specialized training/knowledge: ·  Extensive experience within various Oracle Financial Modules, as well as business process experience specific to this division. ·  Proven ability to train users, excellent communication skills, and ability to work with peers and all levels of management. ·  Experience with report writing utilizing Discoverer tool. ·  Highly organized, detail oriented, and having the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance. EXPERIENCE: Business, accounting, and/or financial experience, a working knowledge of Oracle applications (specifically General Ledger, Payables, Assets, Purchasing). Additional working knowledge of Oracle BI Discoverer Plus and Discover Viewer a plus.  Experience with long term healthcare is preferred. Company: VCPI Location: 111 W. Michigan Street, WI 53203 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree