Sr. Business Systems Analyst II

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Sr Business Systems Analyst to play a key role in our global support structure, collaborating with key finance stakeholders and partnering alongside Pacific Life Technology to deliver and maintain solutions enabling Business Insights and Financial Planning & Analysis anchored on Oracle Planning & Expense Management. This role is hybrid located in Newport Beach, CA. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

This is a terrific opportunity to help identify, develop, and provide recommendations for improvements that support FP&A strategic initiatives, while serving on a team that helps bridge the gap between our internal stakeholders and our managed service provider (MSP). In this role, you will consult with local and global business partners, analyze business needs, facilitate communication, and help ensure successful implementation of solutions that drive efficiency and enhance our services in multiple geographies.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Collaborate closely with internal teams and the managed service provider to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze and recommend prioritization based on options and risks, creating clear specifications for the MSP to facilitate effective solution development.

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the MSP, ensuring that project updates, timelines, and deliverables are communicated clearly and effectively.

• Conduct process mapping and workflow analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.

• Drive fit/gap analysis and decision recommendation on solution design through solution option exploration and prototyping when appropriate, bringing together the relevant representations needed across business, functional and/or technical subject matter expertise.

• Assist in business testing and business validation of solutions provided by the MSP, ensuring they meet the defined requirements and business objectives.

• Support project management activities, including tracking progress, managing timelines, and reporting on project status.

• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to gather feedback, discuss challenges, and promote collaboration between teams.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented solutions, making recommendations for enhancements as needed.

• Stay informed about industry trends, Oracle releases, and best practices to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and maintain documentation as needed to support the system and user community

The experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, or related discipline.

• Experience supporting multi-currency global Oracle EPM solution, specifically with expense management, forecasting, and cost allocation functions

• Strong functional knowledge on Oracle EPM Planning and Budgeting (EPBCS) and Profitability & Cost Management (EPCMCS)

• Familiar with accounting and financial reporting requirements and ERP-related systems and concepts.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, maintain attention to detail and work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Ability to handle multiple work efforts and initiatives concurrently.

• Highly skilled in 'power user' functions in Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of SmartView for report creation and submission of data into Oracle EPM applications.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience or knowledge working on company budgets, expense management and cost allocations.

• Experience or knowledge in the Financial Services Industry, ideally annuities, life insurance, workforce benefits, institutional and/or reinsurance business lines.

• 2+ years technical experience supporting Oracle EPM EPBC/EPCM and/or Essbase.

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics or related field.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.