Senior Analyst, Finance Master Data Management & Governance

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Sr Analyst to join our Enterprise Financial Solutions team (EFS) in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE or Toronto, Canada, where you will play a crucial role specializing in Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM). This position is pivotal in supporting finance users across the enterprise, serving as a Subject Matter Expert on EDM functionalities such as chart of accounts, hierarchies, mapping methodologies, workflow models, properties, UDA’s, views, queries, exports, and reporting.

Join Pacific Life and contribute to our mission of excellence in financial data management through Oracle Enterprise Data Management. Together, we will drive innovation and efficiency across the organization.

How you’ll help move us forward:

- Configuration Design & Innovation: Help define and evolve financial master data within Oracle EDM, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and technology standards. Collaborate with Technology teams to implement solutions and manage updates impacting multiple applications across the enterprise.

- Data Lifecycle Oversight: Support the end-to-end lifecycle of data elements in EDM, from requests through exports and reporting, maintaining adherence to data governance standards. Work closely with application SMEs to address specific requirements and facilitate seamless integration with EDM.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance teams across the enterprise to translate complex business needs into effective and scalable EDM configurations and processes. Work with project teams to support enterprise transformation initiatives,

- Analysis and Improvements: Conduct analysis, coordinate testing, and propose solutions for defects and enhancements related to EDM functionalities. Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system usability and efficiency, streamline business processes, and improve integrations.

- Strategic Governance & Stewardship: Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure high-quality, trusted data across financial systems and reporting platforms. Partner with audit and regulatory teams on ICFR and ITGC requirements.

- Documentation & Enablement: Create and maintain EDM documentation, including workflows and data governance protocols. Conduct training sessions and mentor team members and business users on EDM best practices and governance principles.

The experience you bring:

- Data Governance: Familiarity and experience with data governance frameworks that enhance data integrity and compliance. (8+ years)

- Data Stewardship: Proven ability with master data management to ensure accuracy and consistency across an organization. (5+ years)

- Business Process: Understanding of how data is used within an organization and the specific needs of various business functions (e.g., finance)

- Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with business users and senior management to define data requirements, set priorities, and ensure alignment with business goals

- Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of financial systems, data platforms, and reporting tools to support accounting functions

- Team Support: Ability to work well within teams and contribute to projects that drive improvements in financial reporting and analytics

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, data analytics, or related field

What makes you stand out:

· Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting requirements

· Experience with Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM)

· Experience with Oracle AFCS, AHCS, ERP, EPM, FDI and/or OIC

· Experience with Collibra Data Governance system

· Working knowledge of SmartView for report creation and data submission

· Strong functional knowledge in Master Data for Finance, Investments, or Actuarial domains

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