F/T Sr. Planning and Business Intelligence Analyst Allentown, PA
BridgeView IT is a technology placement firm assisting a national network of clients identify and hire the highest-caliber IT professionals. Our management and senior recruiting specialists have successfully supported the IT marketplace for over a decade, and we have grown into a world class organization, with operations in major U.S. markets. BridgeView IT’s mission is to build long-lasting relationships through successful candidate placements, to conduct business with utmost professionalism and courtesy, and to achieve rewarding business performance results.
We currently have a full time opening for a … Sr. Planning and Business Intelligence Analyst
Description
Primary Purpose:
Working with business and IT counterparts, responsible for design and support of new and existing enterprise planning and business intelligence information systems. Prioritizes data and information requirements and helps to solve complex technical and analytical problems. Participates in project teams to define and implement new or updated technologies, standards, testing methodologies, training for enterprise wide business intelligence and planning solutions.
Key Accountabilities: The following and other duties may be assigned.
• Expert/lead technical role for the direction and development of complex, enterprise class business solutions
• Drive the Planning, budgeting, business intelligence and data warehouse design in concert with business and IT resources
• Responsible for the design, documentation, development, testing and deployment of various business intelligence and planning applications in support of the business (Cognos 8 BI, EP).
• Help to support, troubleshoot and maintain existing legacy business applications (Cognos 8 BI, EP).
• Communicate and demonstrate design concepts and development principles to others on the team.
• Act as subject matter expert for Business Intelligence in support of all business applications.
• Participate with other teams in integration efforts as new systems are deployed or legacy systems are retrofitted into Our client’s business practices.
• Develop and provide training for new and existing applications.
• Support other areas/special projects as needed.
Experience:
• 5+ years related experience is required.
• Must have knowledge and demonstrable experience in appropriate specialty areas including but not limited to: Analysis and design, Business Intelligence principals, Enterprise Planning principals, data base analysis, SQL, application support management, financial applications and related data
• Cognos 8 BI and EP, PowerPlay, Report Studio, Metric Studio, Analysis Studio experience is strongly desired
• DB2 and SQL Server experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards financial system/data is preferred.
Other skills, attributes and abilities:
• This position requires exceptional analytical and technical skills. One must be able to pay particular attention to detail and accuracy, and be able to recognize symptoms, analyze business scenarios, and take appropriate action to define and implement successful business strategies
• This position requires good communication and interpersonal skills. One must be able to assist PC users in a pleasant, non-technical manner for problem resolution.
• This position requires flexibility to work off hours and be on-call
• This position requires good visual acuity, with a large portion of the time using a PC or other screen.
• Up to 20 % travel may be required.
Certificates and Licenses:
• Cognos BI or EP certification preferred
• Other Business Analysis, Intelligence or Financial Planning certifications desired
Education:
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in an Information Technology or Finance related discipline
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We are unable to sponsor H1B candidates at this time. Those authorized to work in the US without restriction are encouraged to apply.