Finance Business Analyst

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Job Title: Finance Business Analyst (Workday Financials - Project, Grants & Billing Modules)

Work Mode: Hybrid in Atlanta, GA (If Consultant is Non-Local to Client, Remote Option is Available)

Work Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Implements Project, Grants & Billing modules.
• Analyzes information to determine the nature and extent of customer requirements and concerns.
• Develops and/or executes change management plans for transition to new systems.
• Consult with the implementation partner and technical staff to ensure that the functionality of the automated system is consistent with adherence to laws, regulations, and best practice standards by users.
• Tests or coordinates testing of new installations or upgrades.
• Participates in evaluation of new technologies, enhancements, or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systems.
• Researches and analyzes system/user problems by applying a variety of analytical and research techniques.
• Participates in the establishment of standards and procedures to be used in the development of systems.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to research, analyze information and make recommendations.
• Ability to determine functional needs and system requirements.
• Ability to develop solutions based on analysis.
• Ability to evaluate existing systems and understand their structure and component parts.
• Ability to prepare models, diagrams, and layouts.
• Ability to document project standards and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze systems and data to determine the extent of problem or error.
• Ability to work with other IT units/staff to diagnose problems.
• Ability to communicate information to stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to develop effective and feasible business area solutions.
• Ability to assist in developing communication plans.
• Ability to review and interpret installation/upgrade notes.
• Ability to create testing plans and scripts.
• Ability to execute test scripts.
• Ability to develop training courses for the target audience.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.
• Ability to develop training manuals.
• Ability to research and stay abreast of technological advances.
• Ability to act as a liaison between groups.
• Ability to coordinate between multiple workgroups.
• Ability to assess/evaluate customer s needs and business requirements.
• Ability to conduct quality assessments.
• Knowledge of naming conventions, encyclopedia management, transaction definitions, general specification definitions, programming standards, and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of applications and inter-relationships with programs and/or systems.
• Knowledge of quality assurance plans.
• Knowledge of customer needs and business requirements.
• Knowledge of data extraction methods.
• Knowledge of current industry trends. Knowledge of operational procedures.
• Knowledge of the change management process. Ability to adhere to deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Project, Grants & Billing modules
• Bachelor s degree in accounting or information systems or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in Public Sector
• Prior experience working with the Client Financials system
• Translate business needs into business and functional requirements
• Conduct application design and architecture component configuration for related modules/business processes
• Write and interpret functional and business requirements as input to application design
• Develop and test detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
• Complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner, and report progress at least weekly to the implementation Project Manager, Project Sponsor, or designated employee
• Seek innovative approaches to improve the process of delivering Workday financial accounting and reporting solutions to customers
• Willingness to share suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize the Financial Systems Division s implementation and project methodology
• Ability to develop Workday reports
• Demonstrate proficiency in relevant analytical abilities
• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with functional and technical teams

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