Senior Busines Analyst, Financial Services [R0154118]

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Business Analyst, Financial Services [R0155118]
ROLE of the POSITION
The Controller and Financial Services division at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) supports university financial operations by promoting 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 greater UNLV campus.
The Senior Business Analyst analyzes and resolves complex problems, develops training materials and job aids, and produces reports and data extracts to support Financial Services operations and special projects. The position collaborates with campus functional leads and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Business Analysts to improve business processes through problem resolution, system configuration, and testing. The analyst evaluates financial and operational data, communicates findings to departments and management, recommends solutions, and implements improvements while applying university policies, system requirements, and external regulations.
The Senior Business Analyst analyzes financial business processes, troubleshoots system issues, and collaborates with campus stakeholders and NSHE partners to implement process improvements and system updates. Responsibilities include supporting Workday Finance processes, administering financial security roles, assisting campus users, and developing training materials in partnership with subject matter experts.
The position translates business requirements, policies, and data governance standards into system workflows and improvements. This includes supporting system configuration, testing, data validation, ticketing processes, and system enhancements, as well as resolving complex transactions and coordinating with functional experts and external partners.
The analyst also develops custom reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics to support management decisions, monthly reporting, annual financial audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests. The position analyzes financial and operational data to deliver accurate, relevant information that meets stakeholder needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field, from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). And 4 to 7 years of experience working with or supporting financial operations in an enterprise system environment. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
BACKGROUND SCREENNING
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in higher education and experience using or supporting Workday, particularly Workday Finance.
COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES
Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.
SALARY

Skills
Accounting