Syracuse University · 19 hours ago
Functional Business Analyst II
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSyracuse University is a private research university seeking a Functional Business Analyst II to support, analyze, design, and implement financial applications and systems. The role involves acting as a liaison between departmental users and IT, identifying organizational strengths and weaknesses, and offering strategic solutions.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates all facets of IT projects that impact assigned business area(s)
Analysis of the business requirements, translate high-level business requirements into functional specifications for ITS, working with ITS resources required, communicating to stakeholder(s), testing, and implementation
Accountable for identification, documentation, and escalation of risks, defects and issues throughout the project life cycle
Analyzes and performs testing of upgrades, fixes, and the navigation infrastructure supplied by software vendors for functionality and efficiency
Accountable for all aspects of requirements testing (e.g., testing plan, scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production defects
Design and develop test strategies and test plans to ensure all business and technical requirements are met and ensure appropriate testing procedures are employed
Drafts business case documents, specifications, and flow charting for changes to business processes due to software requirements
Reviews and evaluates proposals for new processes and systems to determine operational, functional, and technical feasibility; analyzes, investigates, and helps develop proposed solutions to business-sponsored initiatives; formulates, documents, and maintains business processes and procedures
Interfaces with the business areas, customers, partners, vendors, technical staff and project teams to drive value, return on investments and innovative solutions
Provides senior level functional support and analysis for one or more of the university’s ERP application modules
Acts as a strategic partner between the business community and IT development teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex data or transaction issues related to business applications
Provides required business and/or subject matter expertise for both project and production related activities
May also participate as a subject matter expert for new strategic programs or initiatives impacting current and existing systems
Assure compliance to require standards and that all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the project life cycle
Engages successfully in multiple initiatives simultaneously
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel is required
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and deal with multiple demands
Discretion is required in the handling of sensitive, confidential information along with the ability to exercise independent judgement
Good communication skills and ability to interact with diverse group of constituents
Preferred
Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred but not required
Proficiency in a reporting tool required with Tableau and/or SQL experience preferred
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or another ERP system
Experience with Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Company
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
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