IT Finance - Business Systems Analyst - Forecast & Planning

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Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role:

Boston Scientific Information Technology is seeking a detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to support global financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes within the IT Finance portfolio. 

This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, scalable, and automated planning solutions while maintaining system stability, governance, and compliance. The analyst will partner closely with FP&A, Corporate Finance, Accounting, IT, and external auditors to support Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS), Oracle Enterprise Data Management, Data Integration, and related Cloud applications. 

The ideal candidate brings strong functional FP&A knowledge, deep Oracle EPM Planning, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS) applications, including Workforce, Financials, Capital, and Custom Planning modules. 
• Design, configure, and enhance forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning models. 
• Develop and maintain business rules using Groovy scripting for advanced calculations, validations, and automation. 
• Configure and manage Planning forms, dashboards, Smart View templates, and reporting artifacts. 
• Partner with FP&A teams to support: 
• Forecast cycles (monthly/quarterly) 
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) 
• Scenario modeling and driver-based planning 
• Design and troubleshoot data integrations and pipelines between: 
• Oracle EPM applications (FCCS, EPCM, Planning) 
• External systems and data sources using: 
• Oracle Data Management 
• EPM Automate 
• Integration pipelines 
• Support metadata management, hierarchy changes, and dimension governance using Enterprise Data Management (EDM). 
• Lead requirements gathering, solution design, testing coordination, and deployment activities for Planning enhancements. 
• Own and support automation-related activities, including: 
• EPM Automate scripting 
• Groovy-based process automation 
• TOSCA for automated testing 
• Support month-end and forecast cycle issue resolution under tight deadlines. 
• Ensure all changes adhere to governance standards, SOX controls, and audit requirements. 
• Provide audit support, system documentation, and evidence for internal and external SOX audits. 
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, integrations, business rules, and controls. 
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and vendors to continuously improve forecast accuracy, system performance, and user experience. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or Licentiate degree in Computer Science or related
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle EPM Planning (EPBCS), or similar platforms such as OneStream, SAP BPC, or Anaplan, including implementation and production support. 
• Strong functional understanding of: 
• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes 
• Driver-based planning and scenario modeling 
• Variance analysis and management reporting 
• Hands-on experience with: 
• EPBCS Financials, Workforce, and Custom Planning modules 
• Groovy scripting 
• Python/Jython Scripts 
• Planning business rules and calculation manager 
• Data integrations and pipelines 
• Oracle Data Management 
• TOSCA or Automation Anywhere for automated testing and regression validation 
• Experience customizing applications in Oracle EPBCS. 
• Experience with automation tools such as EPM Automate. 
• Strong skills in: 
• Requirements gathering and process modeling 
• Data reconciliation and validation 
• Functional and technical solution design 
• Solid understanding of governance, controls, and compliance, including SOX support. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work directly with FP&A leadership. 
• Ability to operate effectively during high-pressure forecast cycles and across global time zones. 
• English advanced 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience integrating Planning with FCCS and EPCM. 
• Experience with Enterprise Data Management (EDM). 
• Experience in performance tuning and application optimization in EPM Cloud. 
• Prior experience in global, multi-currency planning environments. 
• Experience supporting cross-functional IT Finance initiatives. 

Requisition ID: 626513

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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