Senior Busines Analyst, Financial Services [R0154118]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst works in UNLV’s Controller and Financial Services division, which supports university financial operations through sound business practices, compliance, operational efficiency, and customer service. The Financial Services Support area provides analytical, technical, and operational support to Financial Services units and the broader campus. The position analyzes and resolves complex problems, evaluates financial and operational data, and communicates findings and recommendations to departments and management. It supports Financial Services operations and special projects through reporting, data extracts, process improvements, system configuration and testing, and implementation of solutions consistent with university policies, system requirements, and external regulations. The analyst supports Workday Finance processes, administers financial security roles, assists campus users, and develops training materials and job aids in partnership with subject matter experts. The role translates business requirements, policies, and data governance standards into system workflows and improvements; supports data validation, ticketing processes, system enhancements, and complex transaction resolution; and coordinates with campus functional experts, Nevada System of Higher Education partners, and external partners. The position also develops custom reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics for management decisions, monthly reporting, annual financial audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA.
Four to seven years of experience working with or supporting financial operations in an enterprise system environment.
Required credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education.
Experience using or supporting Workday, particularly Workday Finance.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial business processes and resolve complex operational and system problems.
Troubleshoot financial system issues and collaborate with campus stakeholders and NSHE Business Analysts to improve business processes.
Support Workday Finance processes, including system configuration, testing, data validation, ticketing processes, and system enhancements.
Administer financial security roles and assist campus users.
Translate business requirements, policies, and data governance standards into system workflows and improvements.
Resolve complex transactions and coordinate with functional experts and external partners.
Develop training materials and job aids in partnership with subject matter experts.
Analyze financial and operational data and communicate findings and recommendations to departments and management.
Develop custom reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics.
Support management decisions, monthly reporting, annual financial audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests.