Business Systems Analyst 3, Financial Planning Systems
About The Position
This position is part of the Financial Systems & Solutions (FSS) team, supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function and related budgeting and planning systems. The role primarily supports the Yale Budget Tool (YBT) and will work closely with FP&A to ensure the system continues to meet the evolving needs of the University. The ideal candidate is curious and comfortable learning complex technical concepts while communicating effectively with non-technical users. They will collaborate with team members to promote consistency and alignment across Yale's FP&A applications. Periodic support outside of standard business hours, including weekends, may be required. • Provide day-to-day system support, troubleshooting issues, and guiding users on system functionality and best practices. • Serve as a key liaison between IT and business users, translating functional needs into effective technical solutions. • Actively participate in portions of projects, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations. • Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend technology-based solutions. • Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate system performance and ensure enhancements align with user requirements. • Gather, document, and analyze business and system requirements to support enhancements, workflow improvements, or new functionality. • Partner with team members to ensure the development and maintenance of a consistent business architecture across FP&A systems.
Requirements
- Developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Proven expertise with systems and process analysis methods and techniques
- Proven project management skills
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
- Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Skills and Abilities Developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage staff.
- Proven expertise with systems and process analysis methods and techniques.
- Proven project management skills and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes and related technologies, such as Strata Decision Budgeting and Forecasting, Hyperion and Workday Adaptive Planning.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is also preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform a diverse range of analytical duties in the development of technology solutions for business processes.
- Plan, organize, and define requirements, methods, and end user objectives, coordinate effort with team members, other IT staff, users, and vendors.
- Interview, analyze, and document end-user processes and systems requirements for enhancement and/or workflow improvements or new system development.
- Develop and execute system test plans to ensure application performance aligns to specifications.
- Prepare technical reports, design workflow maps or other documents to facilitate system/s understanding.
- May lead segments of larger projects, develop trainings, presentations, and communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
