Staff Analyst - Financial Systems(Coupa)

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Okta seeks a skilled Staff Analyst - Financial Systems(Coupa) to optimize, configure, and maintain our Coupa platform. As part of our Business Technology team, you will be responsible for administering the platform, configuring workflows, managing user access, and ensuring the system supports effective Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and expense processes.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Coupa core system settings, workflows, approval chains, and security roles.
• Closely work with the TDI and Finance teams to design, test, implement, and support system solutions primarily within the Coupa P2P, Invoicing modules.
• Provide functional consulting, best practices, and problem resolution for Coupa processes.
• Support & resolve production issues, focusing on root cause analysis for P2P process failures.
• Manage and support integrations between Coupa and third-party systems (e.g., ERP) using Coupa's Integration tools and flat file uploads.
• Implement, configure, and support supplier integrations utilizing industry standards, with a focus on cXML for punchout catalogs, purchase order transmission, and invoice delivery
• Troubleshoot system issues, optimize user experience, and ensure data integrity across master data (Suppliers, GL, etc.).
• Develop standard and custom reports/dashboards within Coupa to track key spend metrics and user compliance.
• Support user training and provide technical/functional assistance across the globe.
• Leverage Coupa AI Insights to identify spend optimization opportunities, predict savings, and recommend sourcing strategies. Utilize AI-driven anomaly detection to proactively flag potential compliance issues, duplicate invoices, or off-contract spend.
• Experienced in SOC reporting and financial audits of Finance Systems to ensure compliance, data integrity, and control effectiveness

Required Skills

• 8+ years of dedicated experience as a Coupa Solutioning, Analysis, and Design
• A core strength in leading upfront program scoping, design, and analysis. This includes taking abstract business challenges, defining optimal solutions, and developing clear, concise discovery documentation.
• Deep functional expertise with Coupa like Procurement, Invoicing, and Supplier Information Management (SIM).
• Proven experience working within an Agile/Scrum development framework.
• Experience in configuring P2P approval chains and managing Coupa Catalog content.
• Strong understanding of P2P processes, best practices, and financial controls.
• Experience with Coupa Integrations (Flat Files, APIs) and data mapping between Coupa and an ERP system.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and SQL for reporting and troubleshooting is a plus.
• Ability to configure Coupa modules to align with global business needs and finance policies.
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, or SAP S/4HANA integration and data flow is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with Coupa NAVI or leveraging other AI-driven insights and recommendations to guide users, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize spend management decisions.

Education and Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Coupa Certification (e.g., P2P Specialist) is a significant advantage.

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