Business Analyst for Finance and Budget ERP Solutions (BA for Finance and Budget ERP)
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- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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- Greensboro, NC
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Job Details
Functional Title Business Analyst for Finance and Budget ERP Solutions (BA for Finance and Budget ERP)
Position Type Staff
Position Summary
The Business Analyst for Finance and Budget ERP Solutions (BA for Finance and Budget ERP) is a senior technical design and implementation resource in Information Technology Services' Administrative Systems Team. The BA for Finance and Budget ERP works with Finance and Budget ERP product owners, functional staff, and Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to analyze and document complex business processes, and design technical solutions in support of UNCG's Finance and Budget business activities.
The BA for Finance and Budget ERP
•serves as senior technical planning and design resource for UNCG's Ellucian Banner's Finance and Budget environments and associated systems;
•works closely with functional product owners from the Integrated Futures Team (UNCG's core functionally-led ERP Governance group), staff from functional units such as Finance and Budget (including Accounting Services, Purchasing and Procurement, Budget Office, the University Cashier's Office, and HR/Payroll), Auxiliary Services, and other UNCG units to analyze business processes and prepare detailed, actionable business requirements and use cases for use by ITS Business and Technology Specialists and Analysts in the implementation of technical solutions to support business needs;
•develops unit, SIT, and regression testing plans and leads solutions testing;
•assists the Integrated Futures Team's functional analysts and functional product owners in planning and executing user acceptance testing;
•develops and maintains metrics related to solutions implementations and unit, SIT, regression, and UAT testing performance;
•manages development and maintenance of technical solutions documentation, including (but not limited to) documentation of requirements, test procedures, quality standards, and development/integration activities;
•serves as a senior technical resource for ITS' Administrative Systems Team, and as one of two lead technical resources in UNCG's cross functional Finance and Budget ERP Portfolio Team (along with the Business Analyst for Student ERP Solutions)
Minimum Qualifications
As a senior technical resource responsible for design of finance and budget ERP solutions in an Ellucian Banner environment, the BA for Finance and Budget ERP must possess
• at least five years technical and operational experience with Ellucian Banner Finance and Budget and must have a strong foundation with Banner Finance baseline functionality, including experience with Banner Finance, General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Receivable, HR/Payroll, Fixed Assets, Research Accounting, and Purchasing and Procurement.
• development experience in Banner ERP using SQL, PL/SQL, Java, HTML, and XML;
• a proven record developing and documenting business requirements, design specifications, use cases, and test cases (preferably including business process modeling experience using Agile Modeling and/or BPML);
• the strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills required to effectively lead both functional stakeholders (including senior university leaders) and technical professionals in building business requirements, use cases, and solutions testing;
• strong written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
UNCG's Finance and Budgeting ERP environment also includes a number of third party applications integrated with Ellucian Banner. While the BA for Finance and Budget ERP may not be familiar with all these applications, UNCG prefers the incumbent in this position to have some experience or familiarity with some or all of these applications:
• eMarketPlace (SciQuest);
• Intellecheck;
• TouchNet eBill;
• Blackboard Transact;
• Banner Baseline FUPLOAD;
• Banner Workflow;
• document management and imaging (BDMS, Perceptive Content/ImageNow, or other Ellucian partner);
• Reporting software (WebFOCUS, Argos, Cognos, Tableau, Rapid Insight, or other)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applicants have the option to upload the following documents:
- List of References
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience
Org #-Department Information Technology Services - 23101
Job Open Date 02/07/2018
For Best Consideration Date 02/14/2018
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Type of Appointment Permanent
FLSA Exempt
Number of Months per Year 12
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
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(Open Ended Question)
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EOE AA/M/F/D/V
PI106423250
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
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- 336-334-5009
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