Sr Financial Systems Analyst

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About The Position

This position will be a key team member in driving efficiencies and supporting the financial data flow through the financial reporting process.  The position partners with cross-functional team members to identify system needs as it relates to the efficient Record-to-Report process and accurate delivery of Ameren’s financial information.  This position provides support to users of Ameren’s financial suite of applications and is responsible for the project management (implementation, maintenance and administration) of the core financial systems at Ameren. This position is primarily focused on Oracle Cloud ERP General Ledger ("GL"). 

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as subject matter expert in design and implementation of cutting-edge technologies, including Oracle Cloud ERP
• Function as an integrator between Finance and Digital, helping to create automation and other efficiency solutions to meet business needs in support of Finance Transformation initiatives
• Optimize reconciliation processes for multiple systems interfacing with the GL
• Solution ad hoc business and Digital needs to support data integrity and issue resolution.
• Review and perform systems' administration duties to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security of financial systems

• Support all processes needed in the financial systems to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and regulatory reporting
• Provide access to financial tools, queries, and reports; includes developing and maintaining financial user access Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") controls and security approaches while ensuring proper data governance of Ameren’s chart of accounts

• Provides thought leadership on best practices for ERP

Minimum Qualifications- Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university required.  MBA or CPA/CFA certification preferred.  Five or more years of experience working on accounting-related systems at public companies on the IT or business side required. With advanced degree or CPA/CFA certification, three or more years of experience working on accounting-related systems on the IT or business side required.  Oracle Cloud ERP system experience preferred.  Experience with the Utility industry and/or SEC regulatory accounting preferred.

Minimum Qualifications- Lead Financial Systems Analyst 

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university required. MBA or CPA/CFA certification preferred. Eight or more years of experience working on accounting-related systems on the IT or business side required. With advanced degree or CPA/CFA certification, five or more years of experience working