Financial Analyst/Technology Consultant

Metaformers • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for graduates who have Computer Systems or Management Information Systems career path with Financial Analyst business knowledge. Metaformers’ (Meta) Leadership Development Program is designed for university graduates with a career focus on being a financial analyst in financial system implementations. Expectations for highly motivated resources who are interested in working in a challenging, dynamic environment with rapid value-add and growth opportunities. We are an Oracle Partner firm and implement, upgrade, and improve PeopleSoft and Oracle SaaS applications for our clients. Position requires an understanding of basic financial business workflow processes and exposure to and/or training in information technology. Role requires flexibility for remote, telework, travel or relocation to meet client needs. First long-term project will be onsite in Albany. Training and Education Supporting expansion of team members’ knowledge and skills is paramount in our accountability to each other and to our clients. Team members are given access to multiple training platforms, on-the-job shadowing of experts, and applicable certifications. THE OPPORTUNITY Begin your career working as an ERP software application professional. The skill focus for the Financial Analyst is directed at the functionality of business workflow processes in Finance applications, as well as project management and technical skills, for PeopleSoft and Oracle SaaS. (Other team roles include focus in HCM and Supply Chain business workflow processes.) Aligned with our core values, associate consultants will develop both soft skills and technical skills while also obtaining relevant certifications. Tasks and Responsibilities: Experience the dynamics of a systems implementation, upgrade, or strategy project, in a client-facing environment with the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Gain exposure to many product and project areas; both technical and functional, with hands-on assignments. Build a foundational understanding of industry best practices Become proficient in multiple project methodology approaches (i.e., waterfall, agile) and the system development life cycle Develop an area of expertise within a product module and/or project management and the ability to perform in a leadership position when called upon. Create documents that meet the existing Metaformers document standard Develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with clients and teammates Manage assigned scope, client expectations, and client issues for all assignments Build confidence and trust with client Produce clear, concise, and timely status updates for each assignment Participate in other Metaformers internal initiatives Demonstrate resourcefulness, insightfulness, and independence, taking the lead on tasks with minimal supervision Obtain Certification in PeopleSoft ad Oracle Cloud products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting/finance, or Management Information Systems/Computer Information systems.
• Previous exposure to and/or training in information technology
• Demonstrated history of outstanding leadership achievement in academics, internships, co-ops and/or work experience
• Passion for a fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking and flexibility
• Ambition, energy, and a desire to achieve and succeed
• Flexibility to work and learn independently or with a group effectively
• Ability to analyze customer needs, present solutions and add value through delivery of consulting services
• General knowledge of systems implementation
• Ability to stay current with new releases of applications and tools
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers and Metaformers management
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
• Must have the flexibility for remote and hybrid work schedules.
• Travel if required by client project needs.

Responsibilities

• Experience the dynamics of a systems implementation, upgrade, or strategy project, in a client-facing environment with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
• Gain exposure to many product and project areas; both technical and functional, with hands-on assignments.
• Build a foundational understanding of industry best practices
• Become proficient in multiple project methodology approaches (i.e., waterfall, agile) and the system development life cycle
• Develop an area of expertise within a product module and/or project management and the ability to perform in a leadership position when called upon.
• Create documents that meet the existing Metaformers document standard
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with clients and teammates
• Manage assigned scope, client expectations, and client issues for all assignments
• Build confidence and trust with client
• Produce clear, concise, and timely status updates for each assignment
• Participate in other Metaformers internal initiatives
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, insightfulness, and independence, taking the lead on tasks with minimal supervision
• Obtain Certification in PeopleSoft ad Oracle Cloud products.

Benefits

• Team members are given access to multiple training platforms, on-the-job shadowing of experts, and applicable certifications.
• We are committed to your continuing education and advancing each team member’s skills and professional development to build your expertise, engage your creativity, and ignite your passion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees