Finance Systems Analyst

Position Title:

Finance Systems Analyst

Bryn Mawr College:

Controller's Office

Location:

Bryn Mawr College Campus

Job Description:

The Office of Finance at Bryn Mawr College is currently seeking a full-time Finance Systems Analyst. Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Systems Analyst serves as the primary functional and technical liaison between the Offices of Finance and Information Technology, with a primary focus on Workday Financial Management. The Finance Systems Analyst will work closely with accounting, accounts payable, payroll, student accounts, budgeting and other administrative departments to ensure the College’s financial systems comply with institutional policies, regulatory and audit requirements, and best practices.

About the Institution: Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

Schedule & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time opportunity offers a schedule of 35 hours per week and is eligible for hybrid remote work. Benefits include 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, 10% retirement contribution, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

• Serve as the functional expert for Workday Financial Management, including configuration, testing, and ongoing system optimization.

• Deliver direct support to finance, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, student accounts for operational and reporting needs.

• Analyze financial processes, identify and recommend solutions to streamline operations and improve accuracy.

• Ensure optimal implementation, configuration, and management of finance systems, processes, and data.

• Monitor Workday and other financial system performance. Troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with IT and external vendors.

• Participate in Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and communication of new functionality.

• Collaborate with colleagues and other campus constituents on financial system support.

• Lead the evaluation of system patches and regular upgrades for overall functionality and system changes, fixed issues, problems, and enhancements.

• Maintain testing protocols for software implementation and upgrades.

• Lead testing effort for all software patches and upgrades and coordinate with the College’s IT staff.

• Assist with data validation, migration, and system upgrades.

• Support current cross-system and third-party integrations and lead establishment of new integrations in coordination with the College’s IT staff.

• Research and evaluate the need for new and/or additional modules, applications or upgrades and provides recommendations to help improve business processes.

• Create and document financial workflows, system configurations, operational procedures, and training materials.

• Provide ongoing support and training to campus financial system users at large.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information systems, business administration, or related field.

• Minimum four years’ relevant experience, preferably in higher education.

• Demonstrated experience supporting financial systems, financial software applications, ERP platforms, reporting requirements, and finance operations.

• Strong proficiency with Workday Financial Management and Excel.

• Demonstrated skill in ERP report building.

• Attention to detail required to deliver accurate, high-quality reports and complex integration solutions.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work collaboratively and to effectively develop and lead processes.

• Integrity, the highest ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately

• High level of professionalism, initiative, and self-direction.

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to criminal, credit, and education. Must also qualify to be bonded.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

Weekly Hours:

35