Apps Applications Dev Oracle Financials SaaS Tech Sr Lead Analyst - C14 - CHENNAI

The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize expertise in Finance (process and Data) and related data analysis skills for Financial, Operational, Management Reporting to support project deliverables, solve data and process problems, clarify user inquiries, and help train team members and derivation of various trends

• Management of Strategic ledger platform with focus to reporting and analytics, related data, and its delivery
• Develop and present findings and engage with stakeholders to support reporting data driven insights and decision-making

• Responsible for working collaboratively with Operations, Technology, and key business stakeholders to maintain a strong working relationship and a best in call approach to proactive exception management and make decision on strategic ledger implementation.
• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g., performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Responsible for all technology components of the development and implementation of major/multiple/highly complex projects; may manage enterprise-wide projects.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Skills:

• Experience in ERP / General Ledger implementations including reporting, downstream, metadata configurations, ledger processes.
• Must have knowledge about CITI ledger system, finance and operational functions.
• Knowledge of Finance Critical Data Element’s, Data standards, and existing financial system such FFS, PEARL, Genesis etc.
• Expert Financial data analyst
• Knowledge in working various reporting visualization tools and technologies (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge and experience in working with database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server. PL-SQL etc.,)
• Experience in managing global technology teams
• Experience in Agile, Iterative, and other SDLC methodologies
• Knowledge of the Finance function and in knowledge of the balance sheet, and related concept is strongly preferred
• Senior level experience, within the financial services or consulting industry highly preferred
• General understanding of relevant banking regulation and supervisory expectations for large complex financial institutions
• Track record of successfully overseeing complex large-scale transformation programs ideally including regulatory remediation programs at peer institutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Innovative thinker, able to approach problems from different angles and identify the most adequate solutions
• Ability to build key relationships at all levels and reach consensus despite differing goals and priorities
• Owns product development and rollout strategy, and engages directly with business and tech teams to drive successful delivery and enhancements of platforms
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
• Experience in a related technology role with commensurate people management experience
• Extensive experience managing transformation projects / programs, driving operational process change and improvements in a technology organization
• Proven track record of delivering high standards and successful projects / programs
• Work with Finance, Operations and Technology with regards to process design as well as communicate business plans on Accounting Systems build approach
• Forward thinking and innovative mindset.
• Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint & Word

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in ERP / General Ledger implementations including data conversion, ledger processes and reporting.
• Experience on data analytical skills for Financial, Operational, Management Reporting and derivation of various trends
• Experience in managing global technology teams
• Strong understanding of Ledger functions, related Finance, and operational processes
• Working knowledge of related industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Experience in Agile, Iterative, and other SDLC methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and understand technical implications of system design
• Manage tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred