Senior Business Analyst for Hyperion

H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 650 million tax returns since 1955. There are approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, and on U.S. military bases around the world. An H&R Block branded retail office is located within five miles of most Americans.

H&R Block Corporate Systems organization is implementing three new modules in Hyperion and is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the production release of Hyperion 11.1.2.3 with an anticipated go-live of June 2016. Specifically, the BA will support the Hyperion Planning (HP) and Strategic Finance (HSF) modules. The BA will be working with another HRB experienced associate that will be supporting Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Data Relation Management (DRM).

• Define and document functional and system specifications
• Responsible for ensuring the least amount of downtime or inefficient production for assigned system
• Coordinate pilot and test activities
• Develop and conduct user training on systems functionality
• Develop presentation materials and conduct presentations to users as well as management
• Develop test plans and QA activities
• Focus on developing and improving business processes
• Lead requirements gathering and design sessions, review design documentation with users and developers
• Leverage IT development background to identify technical solutions for complex problems
• Responsible for the production support for the assigned systems
• Participate in discussions with technical architecture in devising cross-application solutions for addressing requirements
• Prioritize system functionality based on requirements
• Use in-depth understanding of systems to assist the business in all aspects of assigned systems
• Work with developer and/or DBA to tune systems
• Work with developers upon system failure – including assistance and testing of patches and fixes application
• Work with field, internal users, management and technical team to produce project charters, scope documents, and conceptual design charts
• Work with vendors and vendor packages to ensure the system requirements are understood

The candidate will work directly with experienced business owners so depth in the assigned modules is critical. The ideal candidate will have a mix of both functional and technical experience as there may be need for development assistance on less complex requirements.

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in business management, systems development or related area or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience.
• Five to seven years experience as a business analyst and/or project manager in an information technology environment.
• Hyperion Planning (HP) required.
• Strategic Finance (HSF) modules and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Data Relation Management (DRM) are highly desired.
• Financial Data Management Enterprise Edition (FDMEE) is helpful but not required.
• Recognized as a SME in systems supported.
• Experience in data and process modeling of business requirements and use of process modeling tools.
• Knowledge of relational database concepts.
• Knowledge of the systems development life cycle.
• Exposure to client/server and/or web development.
• Technical expertise in database design.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective time management and organization skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple large projects.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience using software applications such as Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio.