Senior Busines Analyst, Financial Services [R0154118]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Controller and Financial Services division supports university financial operations by promoting sound business practices, compliance, operational efficiency, and customer service. Within Financial Services Support, the Senior Business Analyst provides analytical, technical, and operational support to Financial Services units and the broader UNLV campus. The position analyzes and resolves complex financial and operational problems, supports Workday Finance processes, administers financial security roles, assists campus users, and develops training materials and job aids with subject matter experts. It works with campus functional leads and Nevada System of Higher Education Business Analysts to improve processes through problem resolution, system configuration, testing, data validation, ticketing, and system enhancements. The analyst translates business requirements, policies, and data governance standards into system workflows and improvements, and coordinates with functional experts and external partners to resolve complex transactions. The Senior Business Analyst evaluates financial and operational data and communicates findings and recommendations to departments and management. The role develops custom reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics for management decisions, monthly reporting, annual financial audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests. It implements improvements while applying university policies, system requirements, and external regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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 financial and operational problems.
Support Workday Finance processes and administer financial security roles.
Assist campus users and develop training materials and job aids in partnership with subject matter experts.
Collaborate with campus functional leads and NSHE Business Analysts to improve business processes.
Translate business requirements, policies, and data governance standards into system workflows and improvements.
Support system configuration, testing, data validation, ticketing processes, and system enhancements.
Troubleshoot system issues, resolve complex transactions, and coordinate with functional experts and external partners.
Develop custom reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics.
Analyze financial and operational data and communicate findings and recommendations to departments and management.
Provide information for management decisions, monthly reporting, annual financial audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests.
Implement process and system improvements in accordance with university policies, system requirements, and external regulations.