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Finance Systems Analyst I

Generac · Waukesha, WI

Posted Jun 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new system or software tool quickly with little guidance. How did you go about it?

whether the candidate can self-teach given the entry-level nature of the role and steep learning curve of OneStream

Describe a time you had to explain something technical to someone who wasn't technical.

ability to support non-technical Finance and FP&A users day to day

Tell me about a group project or job where you had to follow a strict process or set of rules someone else had established. How did that go?

comfort working under established guidelines rather than freelancing changes to a live financial system

Tell me about a time you had to document a process so someone else could follow it later.

documentation habits, since the role explicitly requires writing up processes and user procedures

What interests you specifically about finance systems work versus straight accounting or straight IT?

genuine motivation and fit, since this hybrid role needs someone who won't get bored or want to pivot immediately

Technical

Walk me through what happens during a month-end close from a systems perspective, even if you learned it in school or an internship rather than on the job.

basic understanding of close, consolidation, and reporting cycles despite limited direct experience

Have you worked with any consolidation or EPM tools like OneStream, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, or BPC? What did you do with them?

real hands-on exposure versus just familiarity with the concept

What do you know about SOX controls and why they matter in a finance systems environment?

awareness of compliance expectations even without direct SOX experience

Do you have any experience with SQL or databases? Can you describe a time you pulled or manipulated data that way?

actual technical skill level versus resume claims of basic SQL knowledge

Situational

Say a finance user emails you saying a report in OneStream is showing numbers that don't match their expectations. What do you do first?

troubleshooting instinct and whether they escalate appropriately rather than guessing

If you noticed a data load into a financial system failed overnight before month-end close, what would you do and who would you tell?

judgment on escalation timing and understanding the stakes of close deadlines

Imagine two finance users have conflicting ideas about how a report should be built. How would you handle gathering requirements from them?

requirements-gathering and diplomacy skills for working across Finance, Accounting, and FP&A

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? In the role of Operations Financial Analyst working on-site in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Accounting and Finance team. The Finance Systems Analyst I supports, maintains, and enhances the OneStream platform and other finance-related applications. This role works with Finance, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure accurate financial consolidation, reporting, planning, and analytics. Responsibilities include supporting business users, managing system enhancements, and implementing process improvements to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of OneStream. *The ideal candidate will need to be located in Wisconsin, due to this position being on-site and reporting into our Waukesha Headquarters Major Responsibilities OneStream Application Support • Support administration of OneStream modules, including Account Reconciliations, Task Manager, and Consolidation workflows • Perform routine configuration updates, report modifications, and basic business rule changes under established guidelines • Maintain metadata, workflows, dashboards, and reports with direction from Finance Systems Manager • Provide day-to-day support to end users, responding to questions and troubleshooting basic issues Financial Close & Reporting Support • Support financial consolidation, planning, and reporting processes from a systems perspective • Work with Finance, Accounting, and FP&A users to understand reporting needs and assist in delivering solutions • Provide month-end technical support, including data loads, validation, and maintaining transformation rules • Monitor system processes and data integrations, identifying issues and escalating when appropriate System Maintenance & Enhancements • Assist in monitoring system performance and resolving user issues with guidance from Finance Systems Manager • Participate in system enhancements and projects, including gathering requirements, testing, and implementation support • Contribute to identifying process improvements and support implementation efforts • Document system processes, updates, and user procedures • Support maintenance of the system roadmap and provide input on enhancement priorities • Support user training efforts to improve system adoption and understanding Minimum Job Requirements Education • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience Work Experience • 0-1 years of relevant work experience. Knowledge and Skills • Strong interest in learning finance systems and enterprise applications Preferred Job Requirements ​ Knowledge and Skills • Experience with consolidation software (OneStream, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, or BPC) • Understanding of financial close processes (month-end close, consolidation, and planning) • Experience in a SOX-controlled environment • Experience working in a team-based, corporate environment • Basic knowledge of SQL, databases, or data integration concepts #LI-BB1 Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.   “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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