Job Description:

The Senior Systems Analyst, Financial Planning Systems is responsible for the operational management and enhancements of the planning systems and data across all business units and corporate FP&A. This individual’s primary responsibility will be to design, develop, maintain, monitor, and enhance the performance and functionality of the planning and reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational ResponsibilitiesMaintain and improve the current multisystem (Vena, Yardi, and Argus) planning environment for segment and corporate FP&A teams.Manage day to day system administration and support the FP&A team to help understand and use the financial tools and data effectivelyMaintain data integrity and accuracy across financial planning and reporting systems Provide systems support for monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting processesUtilize Extract, Transform Load (ETL) tools to provide additional data transformations between systemsManage vendors for support, periodic upgrades, escalation, etc.Enhancements and ProjectsCollaborate with finance stakeholders and IT teams to create and document business requirements Lead, drive, and refine systems were needed to support existing and new requirements with minimal disruptionsDesign, build and roll out new solutions for planning, data management, and reportingSupport FP&A's ongoing data needs Advance efforts to move offline and Excel work into systemsPerform other duties that support the overall objectives of the position and the department

The position requires

Knowledge of finance, financial methods, tools, reporting, and strategiesExperience with administration and development of planning systems such as Vena,Argus, Anaplan or HyperionKnowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) such as YardiKnowledge of financial planning and reporting processes and terminologyProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with advanced skill level in Excel and Power Query Excel functionsAbility to demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and investigative skills to understand business concerns and challengesAbility to manage multiple deliverables and competing prioritiesAbility to engage effectively across all levels and various functions in the organizationsAbility to demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data integrity and financial acumenAbility to handle and maintain confidential informationAbility to work independently as a self-starter in a fast-paced environmentAbility to demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Occasional after-hours work is required Occasional travel as needed

Experience:

5-7 years in industry or consulting with 2 years emphasis on planning systemsExperience in implementing and administering a planning system, preference for Vena Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models Experience with data transformation and dashboard reporting tools such as Power BI and TableauExperience in developing and disseminating detailed reports to executivesExperience in the real estate industry is preferredDemonstrated Project Management SkillsStrong Change Management Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field

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Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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