Job Description
A Little About Us
The Corporate Applications organization at Yahoo builds and maintains the critical technical foundations that power our global business. We are a team of problem-solvers dedicated to delivering world-class financial platform solutions. We support global finance operations by optimizing processes, integrating complex systems, and leveraging cutting-edge automation. We look for individuals who are adaptive, collaborative, and eager to drive efficiency through modern technology and AI-augmented workflows.
About the Role
As a Sr. Business Systems Analyst (IC4), you will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and optimizing our Oracle Application finance platforms (focusing on Procure-to-Pay and General Ledger). Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead the Procure-to-Pay and accounting technical tracks, partnering closely with global process owners, engineering squads, and third-party contractors.
We are looking for a forward-thinking analyst who exhibits an openness to experimentation, continuous learning, and a proactive mindset in adopting AI-augmented workflows to scale corporate finance capabilities.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven automation opportunities (such as optical character recognition/document intelligence and automated approval flows) within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and general ledger ecosystems to reduce manual processing bottlenecks.
Utilize generative AI and productivity co-pilots to accelerate the creation of functional specifications, system configurations, mapping logic, and technical design briefs.
Establish validation and verification protocols for AI-generated operational reports, data reconciliations, and system outputs to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
Collaborate with stakeholders globally to gather business requirements and design solutions that address process gaps utilizing industry-standard ERP practices.
Configure and maintain Oracle ERP software and processes based on evolving business needs (specifically P2P, T&E, and CLM).
Understand upstream and downstream technical dependencies and collaborate with relevant systems teams to seamlessly integrate external platforms with Yahoo's ERP/EPM core systems.
Provide subject matter expertise in Supplier Onboarding, Vendor Qualification, Contract Management, Sourcing, iProcurement, Purchasing, P2P portal, T&E, Oracle General Ledger (OCGL), and Financial Services Accounting Hub (FAH).
Design and deploy complex custom solutions leveraging Oracle E-Business Suite / Fusion, working closely with the development team to convert business solutions into scalable technical architectures.
Drive complete testing lifecycle cycles, including planning, executing, and facilitating Conference Room Pilots (CRP), System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Own and optimize production support, diagnosing and resolving complex system anomalies (including working with software vendors when necessary) and driving key month-end close support activities.
Create, curate, and maintain technical and functional system documentation, user guides, desktop manuals, and training materials.
Lead project teams and manage external contractors, coordinating deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality releases.
Partner with operational, security, and infrastructure squads to ensure all implemented corporate solutions comply strictly with Yahoo Inc. standards.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in the IT industry focusing on finance systems analysis, solution design, and global deployment.
6+ years of direct experience working with Oracle ERP applications, including Oracle Fusion modules (Vendor Onboarding/Qualification, Contract Management, Sourcing, OCGL, FAH) and Oracle R12 (Procurement, Purchasing, T&E).
Demonstrated experience in utilizing modern AI-assisted engineering or analysis tools (e.g., Gemini, Copilot, Amazon Q) to optimize SQL query generation, troubleshoot databases, and accelerate systems analysis.
Strong technical proficiency in database querying tools (such as SQL and TOAD) for troubleshooting, database diagnostics, and one-time data extractions.
Proven experience in project management, lifecycle planning, and team leadership, demonstrating the ability to direct contractors and lead multi-disciplinary project squads.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a proven ability to present technical architectures and business processes clearly to both end-users and senior executive management.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous learning and adapting to next-generation business technologies.
Proven ability to exercise independent and autonomous judgment when prioritizing competing initiatives while keeping leadership aligned on progress and roadblocks.
A team-player mindset with a strong focus on process optimization, customer satisfaction, and multitasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.
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The compensation for this position ranges from $98,250.00 - $204,375.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.