Financial Reporting Analyst

Rutgers University•Piscataway, NJ

17h

About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst for the University Finance & Administration ( UFA ) organization. This role develops, maintains, and troubleshoots financial reports and dashboards using the Oracle suite of reporting tools (BI Publisher, Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence ( OTBI ), Oracle Analytics Cloud ( OAC ), Smart View (using Excel Plug-in), and Oracle SQL ) and Tableau. The analyst is responsible for accurately extracting and validating financial data, resolving reporting-related help desk inquiries, and ensuring timely responses to operational users. The role manages incoming report requests, tracks issues in Jira or ServiceNow, performs routine testing related to Oracle system updates, and ensures that documentation is up to date. The analyst collaborates with OIT and end users to clarify requirements and provide reliable reporting solutions that support day-to-day financial operations. While this role will primarily support ERP reporting, this role may also support Tableau-based reporting needs across UFA . Among the key duties of this position are the following: Collaborates with stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and document functional requirements. Translates reporting requirements into clear technical specifications in collaboration with OIT and end-users. Develops and maintains ERP reports using Oracle ERP reporting tools such as OTBI , BI Publisher, OAC , Smart View, or FRS ; support dashboard needs as required. Maintains documentation and a strong working knowledge of data flow within the Oracle ERP and Oracle Human Capital Management ( HCM ) systems and integration across modules (e.g., General Ledger, Projects ( PPM ), Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management). Conducts data validation, reconciliation, and testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of report outputs. Understands and reviews business processes and translate them into BI reporting solutions. Manages and prioritizes incoming report requests using Jira/ServiceNow to ensure timely resolution. Performs testing of reports during Oracle quarterly updates to ensure continued functionality. Maintains report documentation, folder structures, and security settings. Troubleshoots reporting errors, data issues, and access problems; escalates technical issues when appropriate. Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration ( UFA ) advances Rutgers’ strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university’s financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers’ standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/ .

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education or public sector institutions.
Experience developing and maintaining Tableau reports.
Experience integrating or validating data across multiple ERP modules or systems .
Experience using Oracle Cloud Financials ( ERP and HCM ) modules, e.g., Project Portfolio Management ( PPM ), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and document functional requirements.
Translates reporting requirements into clear technical specifications in collaboration with OIT and end-users.
Develops and maintains ERP reports using Oracle ERP reporting tools such as OTBI , BI Publisher, OAC , Smart View, or FRS ; support dashboard needs as required.
Maintains documentation and a strong working knowledge of data flow within the Oracle ERP and Oracle Human Capital Management ( HCM ) systems and integration across modules (e.g., General Ledger, Projects ( PPM ), Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management).
Conducts data validation, reconciliation, and testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of report outputs.
Understands and reviews business processes and translate them into BI reporting solutions.
Manages and prioritizes incoming report requests using Jira/ServiceNow to ensure timely resolution.
Performs testing of reports during Oracle quarterly updates to ensure continued functionality.
Maintains report documentation, folder structures, and security settings.
Troubleshoots reporting errors, data issues, and access problems; escalates technical issues when appropriate.