Business Analyst

University of Prince Edward Island; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

23 days vacation

Health and dental benefits

RRSP contribution

Tuition waivers

Health and wellness on campus

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Business Analyst to support strategic finance initiatives focused on process improvement, system enhancement, and digital transformation across the university. You will analyze financial processes and data flows, partner with Finance and IT, and translate needs into actionable solutions.

This role offers flexible work arrangements, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development as part of a collaborative campus environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, financial systems, project management, or a related area.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing business processes and implementing solutions in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic objectives with operational detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial processes, data flows, reporting requirements, and system functionality across University finance operations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Document current and future-state business processes and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and requirements-gathering activities, translating business needs into functional requirements and practical solutions.
• Lead or support projects from planning through implementation, including scope development, stakeholder engagement, risk management, change management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve the effectiveness, usability, and integration of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Develop business cases, project documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support procurement initiatives, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and implementation of new financial technologies.
• Support Finance’s transition to Microsoft 365 by developing automated workflows, electronic forms, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency using Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, Forms, Lists, and related technologies.
• Assist in the development of governance practices, business rules, and standard operating procedures related to financial systems and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, training materials, and user guides.
• Support user training, adoption, and change management initiatives related to financial systems and business processes.
• Build effective relationships across the University and serve as a resource for business process and system-related initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral communication

Problem solving

Working with others

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Forms

Lists

Teams

Job description

The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Business Analyst to support strategic finance initiatives focused on process improvement, system enhancement, and digital transformation. This role combines business analysis, financial expertise, and project management to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and service delivery across the University.

Working collaboratively with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders, the successful candidate will help identify opportunities for innovation and lead initiatives that support the University’s evolving business needs.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 23 days of annual vacation plus university holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP contribution program
• Tuition waivers
• Health and wellness on campus available to staff
• Professional development opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze financial processes, data flows, reporting requirements, and system functionality across University finance operations
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Document current and future-state business processes and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and requirements-gathering activities, translating business needs into functional requirements and practical solutions

Project Delivery & Systems Enhancement

• Lead or support projects from planning through implementation, including scope development, stakeholder engagement, risk management, change management, and reporting
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve the effectiveness, usability, and integration of financial systems and reporting tools
• Develop business cases, project documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
• Support procurement initiatives, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and implementation of new financial technologies

Digital Transformation & Automation

• Support Finance’s transition to Microsoft 365 by developing automated workflows, electronic forms, dashboards, and reporting solutions
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency using Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, Forms, Lists, and related technologies
• Assist in the development of governance practices, business rules, and standard operating procedures related to financial systems and reporting tools

Training & Stakeholder Support

• Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, training materials, and user guides
• Support user training, adoption, and change management initiatives related to financial systems and business processes
• Build effective relationships across the University and serve as a resource for business process and system-related initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
• Five years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, financial systems, project management, or a related area
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be consideredDemonstrated experience analyzing business processes and implementing solutions in a complex organizational environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic objectives with operational detail

Assets

• Experience in the post-secondary education sector
• Knowledge of ERP systems, financial systems, and e-commerce platforms
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, Forms, Lists, and Teams
• Familiarity with financial services, procurement, budgeting, student finance, or research accounting
• Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

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Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving

Hard Skills:

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Languages:

• English