Finance Business Analyst

Working Title: Finance Business Analyst

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Finance

Department: 100205 - Associate Controller - Operations

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $56,051 - $60,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/23/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

The Finance Office is seeking a skilled and analytical Finance Business Analyst to join the accounting technology department.
The primary role of this position is to perform detailed analysis of financial data, maintain the integrity of financial applications, and support key operational processes for the Finance/Budget Office. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive functional support, contribute to the testing and implementation of finance applications, and play a vital role in process documentation and system improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• System Support: Provide functional support for our ERP and other finance applications, including troubleshooting issues, resolving user queries, and documenting processes.


• Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop and maintain reports and queries to support decision-making and reporting requirements.


• Process Improvement: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement process enhancements and automation opportunities.


• Project Management: Play a vital role in system implementation and upgrade projects, including testing, data migration, and user training.Serve as the functional analyst for all applications which are supported by the Finance/Budget Office, and interface/interact with other University and State applications.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities


• Hands-on experience with report writing and data manipulation


• Experience of desktop environments, including but not limited to Windows/Mac OS, FTP software, Microsoft Office suite


• Knowledge of functional business processes and their relationship with technical initiatives


• Experience working with end users' requests and translating them into technical requirements


• Knowledge of relational databases and security principles related to complex computing environments


• Project management knowledge


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Knowledge of Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with Microsoft Access


• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday)


• Knowledge of accounting concepts (including budget development), principals, software applications


• Experience with data visualization tools(e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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