Senior System Analyst

Job Description As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Technology team at Franklin Templeton, you will play a crucial role in building and operating the companys Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and reporting platforms. Your responsibilities will include platform ownership, FP&A enablement, data and integration management, stakeholder partnership, controls, governance, and reliability. **Key Responsibilities:** - Administer, configure, and enhance FP&A/EPM platforms, including security, metadata, hierarchies, models, versions, and validations. - Design and maintain planning and forecasting models within Adaptive Planning for various functions. - Develop and maintain reporting systems such as Oracle Essbase and Power BI for business intelligence dashboarding. - Build and support dashboards and management reports using Workday Office Connect and Oracle Smart View. - Administer Business Intelligence platforms, primarily Power BI, ensuring user access, security, and platform maintenance. - Partner with Finance and Technology teams to resolve data, application, and infrastructure issues. - Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or standardize FP&A processes through system enhancements or improved reporting and analytics. - Manage inbound/outbound integrations into FP&A systems and ensure data completeness and reconciliation. - Work within an Agile delivery model, contributing to backlog prioritization and sprint execution. - Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions and lead problem definition and solution design for complex FP&A use cases. - Design and operate FP&A technology solutions in alignment with controls and governance requirements. - Support financial close, forecast, and budget cycles with high system availability and performance. - Maintain documentation, SOPs, and training materials to support global users. - Diagnose data quality, performance, or process issues within FP&A platforms and drive resolution. **Experience, Education & Certifications:** - 710 years in financial systems, FP&A technology, or EPM. - Strong partnership with Corporate Finance and FP&A teams. - Agile or iterative delivery experience. - Industry background in asset or wealth management preferred. - Certifications such as CA, CMA, CFA, MBA, or EPM vendor. **Technical Skills:** - Workday Adaptive Planning or comparable EPM tools. - Financial consolidation, cost allocation, and profitability modeling. - Power BI administration, data modeling, and dashboard design. - Oracle Essbase, Tableau, and SQL proficiency. - AI fluency with Copilot and workflow agents. - Workday Financials, ERP, HR systems, and SOX/ITGC familiarity. **Soft Skills:** - Clear communicator across Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders. - Global, cross-functional collaboration. - Self-directed, accountable, and team-oriented. - Continuous improvement mindset. - Strong problem solver with practical decision-making. Join Franklin Templeton and experience a welcoming culture that supports your professional and personal growth. With diverse benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities, Franklin Templeton provides a rewarding environment for all employees. As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Technology team at Franklin Templeton, you will play a crucial role in building and operating the companys Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and reporting platforms. Your responsibilities will include platform ownership, FP&A enablement, data and integration management, stakeholder partnership, controls, governance, and reliability. **Key Responsibilities:** - Administer, configure, and enhance FP&A/EPM platforms, including security, metadata, hierarchies, models, versions, and validations. - Design and maintain planning and forecasting models within Adaptive Planning for various functions. - Develop and maintain reporting systems such as Oracle Essbase and Power BI for business intelligence dashboarding. - Build and support dashboards and management reports using Workday Office Connect and Oracle Smart View. - Administer Business Intelligence platforms, primarily Power BI, ensuring user access, security, and platform maintenance. - Partner with Finance and Technology teams to resolve data, application, and infrastructure issues. - Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or standardize FP&A processes through system enhancements or improved reporting and analytics. - Manage inbound/outbound integrations into FP&A systems and ensure data completeness and reconciliation. - Work within an Agile delivery model, contributing to backlog prioritization and sprint execution. - Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions and lead problem definition and solution design for complex FP&A use cases. - Design and operate FP&A technology solutions in alignment with controls and governance requirements. - Support financial close, forecast, and budget cycles with