Finance Business Analyst DC

Job Description

Job Description

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 system and data to determine extent of problem or error.
• Ability to work with other IT units / staff to diagnose problem.
• 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 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 customers needs and business requirements.
• Ability to conduct quality assessments.
• Knowledge of naming conventions, encyclopedia management, transactions definitions, general specification definition, 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

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Information Systems or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in Public Sector
• Prior experience working with the State of GA 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 an input to application design
• Develop and test detailed functional design for business solution components and prototypes
• Complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner, and reporting 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 Divisions 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

Flexible work from home options available.