Financial Operations Organizational Analyst
Business & Financial Services
Summary of Job Details
A new role in BFS to support pre and post go-live implementation of OFC. This role will work with BFS unit leads to review organizational performance to identify strategies to align with the Financial Management Modernization (FMM) project goal to modernize financial systems and transform business practices at all levels of the campus by:
-Enhancing capabilities for budgeting, accounting, and reporting
-Reducing complexity and inefficiencies, and increasing accuracy through the elimination of "shadow" financial systems and processes
-Improving processes for campus financial transactions
-Providing a more consistent user experience for financial and procurement processes
-Standardizing reporting through consistent accounting systems, structures and processes
-Uniformed campus-wide training, allowing for greater cross-training and career development opportunities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
4-6 years Experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business needs in a financial services environment
4-6 years Experience as an accountant or closely related analytical role within the professional services industry
4-6 years Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills
Advanced knowledge of the organizational development and effectiveness field, theories, models to assess, design and implement customized, strategic organization interventions
Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills
Highly skilled in facilitation, consulting and relationship building
Applies strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
Possesses strong consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrates skill consulting to managers and groups at all levels
Ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels
Demonstrates ability to learn quickly, reason, synthesize and generalize based on information obtained; sound judgment; ability to draw unbiased conclusions
Ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision
Knowledge of the consulting process to effectively lead engagements from inception to conclusion
Ability to persuade through both logic and appeal to positive motivations
Special Conditions of Employment
This is a 50% time per year position with full benefits.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F Between the hours of 8-5
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 10/18/24.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #73438