Design Team Member (Finance)

Job Summary:

ATP is transforming the finance, human resources and research administration support environment across the UW-System, including the selection and implementation of a new Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system (Workday) to support the changes. The activities will include the review and redesign of business processes (including use of shadow and bolt-on IT systems), redesign of the chart of accounts, and integration of efforts with several ongoing University and UW System projects.

As part of this effort and in preparation for a new ERP, the University is assembling functional Design Teams in the areas of finance, research administration and human resources. Design Teams will be responsible for proposing standardized future roles and processes which will be validated by stakeholders and approved by ATP leadership and/or Governance.

ATP is hiring a Design Team Member for the Finance team. This Design Team Member will support work in Budget under the leadership of the Budget Design Team Lead. The budget design team is responsible for delivering budget and forecast capabilities through Workday Adaptive Planning.

The Design Team Member is responsible for the review of business processes and system, campus, divisional and departmental operational needs and designing refined business processes for the future state ERP. These future state recommendations will, in turn, be provided to the Functional Lead, Strategy Lead, Finance Governance, Project Sponsors and Steering Committer for review and subsequent system adoption.

The Design Team Member will coordinate with the Design Team Lead, System Implementation Partners, Workday team and ATP program teams to develop these recommendations in several areas, including but not limited to: business processes, roles, accountability structures, roles of secondary systems (shadow and bolt-on), and integration of institution and UW System initiatives. The Design Team Member will be responsible for assisting in the build, review, testing, training and operational support for budget and forecast functions that are delivered through Workday and Workday Adaptive Planning.

The Design Team Member will participate in all business process design activities, work activities, meetings, content development, content review, and review of related critical materials within the identified functional area. The Design Team Member will report to the Design Team Lead.

Responsibilities:

Consults with stakeholders throughout the institution in support of addressing priorities and solves complex problems while ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

• 20% Provides consultation, advice, and expertise to stakeholders to identify and solve problems
• 10% Coaches and advises leaders on building organizational capacity and navigating change management
• 20% Conducts gap analyses and develops approaches, strategies, and structures for achieving desired outcomes
• 10% Designs and delivers meetings, retreats, and other engagements to assist clients in aligning organizational goals and resources
• 20% Conducts analysis in support of projects and requests, utilizing independent judgment in selecting information for developing models for consideration
• 20% 20% Serves as a functional subject matter expert (SME), responsible for assisting in building, testing, training and supporting budget and forecast functions inside the Workday Adaptive Planning and Workday Finance applications.

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Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:

1.Experience collaborating with stakeholders to improve business processes

2.Minimum 3 years experience in a financial role.

3.Experience on cross-functional teams of diverse individuals

4.Experience in analysis, design, and/or implementation of financial business processes.

Preferred:

1.Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar cloud-based planning and budgeting applications

2.Experience on an ERP implementation, Workday or other system.

3.General knowledge of financial reporting and/or compliance requirements

4.Knowledge of financial processes, accounting systems, student information systems and budget systems

5.Demonstrated strong technical and analytical abilities

6.Demonstrated experience successfully connecting and communicating functional requirements with technical capabilities

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 24 month appointment.

This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Negotiable

ANNUAL (12 months)

Well qualified applicants can expect to earn between $95,824 - $105,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.

The successful applicant can expect to receive a generous benefit package, including more than 5 weeks of paid time off each year, a flexible workplace environment, professional development opportunities, participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan, as well as optional 403(b) and 457 plans, comprehensive group health insurance, and more. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Additional Information:

The Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) is hiring for multiple vacancies across transformation areas (Finance, Human Resources, Research Administration, and Information Technology). By applying to this position, applicants may be considered for vacancies in all transformation areas. Current job opportunities with ATP can be found here: https://atp.wisconsin.edu/join-the-team/.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your related experiences and background as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.

In your application materials please be sure to demonstrate your experiences aligned with the listed qualifications. Failure to demonstrate minimal experience aligned with the required qualifications will result in your application not being considered for employment. While demonstration of the preferred qualifications is not required for further consideration, please make sure to highlight any experience you have aligned to the preferred qualifications as well.

Contact:

Daniel Mccusky

daniel.mccusky@wisc.edu

608-263-2482

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Internal Consultant I(AD014)

Department(s):

A02-GENERAL SERVICES/A0201/G SERV/ATP

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

301452-AS

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