Job Description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual\xe2\x80\x99s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We\xe2\x80\x99re a technology company that leads with our humanity\xe2\x80\x94driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena:

• We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
• We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU\xe2\x80\x99s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable. We offer flexible paid time off!
• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.

How You Will Contribute:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance Systems, as Senior Analyst, Finance Systems, you will be responsible for supporting various accounting projects and various business users (spread across APAC, EMEA and North America regions) through analysis, design, development, planning, testing and implementation of enhancements to existing and new systems. The position will leverage Oracle E-business Suite technology to enhance accounting process and/or develop new processes for an ever-changing business. This position will work closely with accounting team to understand current procedures and recommend solutions to steam-line processes. You will also work closely with internal and external developers in the design, development, testing and implementation of requirements and knowledge transfer. You will be involved in regular Month end/Quarter end closure activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support corporate projects, system upgrades and strategies
• Successful candidate will need to be hands on and responsible for the functional life cycle of projects, including but not limited to:

• Management
• Design
• Development
• Implementation
• Training and
• Documentation
• Analyze requirements and develop solutions for various financial systems
• Work with business users to set the scope and requirements for new projects
• Identify and recommend alternative methods and technologies to meet business needs
• Develop test plans based on requirements and technical specifications
• Co-ordinate with various users for UAT testing of various enhancements/projects
• Create and maintain service level agreements
• Conduct requirements walk through to obtain an understanding and approval
• Act as a point of contact for escalation of problems and issues
• Configuration of Oracle Finance Applications

• AP, AR, GL, AGIS, FA, Cash Management, Costing, Ebtax and IExpense
• Implement New Oracle Applications
• Provides recommendations for development, improvement, or simplification as necessary.
• Other duties as designed.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Initiative \xe2\x80\x93 you\xe2\x80\x99re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
• Agility \xe2\x80\x93 you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.

• Communication expertise \xe2\x80\x93 you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team \xe2\x80\x93 you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
• Relationship builder \xe2\x80\x93 with an ability to influence, you\xe2\x80\x99re able to get work done through others.
• A commitment to innovation \xe2\x80\x93 you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

The Must Haves:

• Strong Accounting and finance knowledge
• Experience in end-to-end business processes in areas including but not limited to finance, procurement, inventory management

• Order to Cash,
• Procure to Pay, and
• Record to Report
• Experience with Oracle Financials Configuration for Oracle E-business Suite and Oracle Fusion
• Strong analytical, listening, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer relationship management and delivery skills
• Understanding of technology/concepts and its applications to business processes
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain and Finance business processes, including a strong cross-functional understanding of Oracle Applications.
• Ability to understand and develop SQL Plus queries is a plus
• Proven understanding of External and Internal Oracle integrations
• Familiar with Microsoft tools to document business requirements and processes- MS Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point
• Experience with Oracle Financials
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Oracle ERP Implementations Experience
• AI & BOTs experience is a plus

General Activities:

• Exceptional communicator
• Highly analytical, detailed thinker with strong technical skills
• Technical and functional knowledge of all Oracle E-business Suite Financial modules
• System trouble-shooting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills. Comfortable working key users throughout the organization
• Strong work ethic, ability to work flexible hours
• Team player, draws energy and drive in working with others
• Ability to work with teams located at various locations
• Ability to work with Oracle support
• Schedule/deadline oriented & excellent organization skills

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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