Finance Implementation Team Analyst, Research

Finance Implementation Team Analyst

The Team Analyst works in tandem with the team and external stakeholders on a wide range of duties, including process documentation and mapping, communicating with end users to gather requirements and feedback, and performing testing. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR, IT, and Research, to define business processes for the Workday ERP system.

Performs analysis surrounding current and proposed processes and researches industry-accepted best practice business processes. Documents current and future state maps, standard operating procedures, system configurations, and other relevant information. Assists in the identification and implementation of process improvements and system optimizations.

Collaborates with stakeholders to gather business requirements and documents and assists Leads in translating them into functional requirements. Gains an understanding of software capabilities and software configuration settings, including setting up financial structures, chart of accounts, accounting rules, and financial reporting. Assists in gap analysis to identify areas where customization or system enhancements are required. Ensures accuracy and integrity of financial data. Participates in testing activities.

Participates in end-user and other stakeholder engagement and coordinates user acceptance testing. Assists in training end users and developing end-user training materials. Supports end users immediately after the system go-live.

$75,000-$85,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience implementing and configuring a large-scale ERP, including setup and maintenance of financial structures, chart of accounts, and accounting rules strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of research administration (e.g., post-award, clinical) and application of federal and non-federal sponsor regulations on award management, accounting, and financial processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think through issues and provide alternate, well-defined solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Acts as a change agent to identify and champion process improvement.

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume, cover letter and a list of professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.