JHU Finance Program Director/Business Systems Analyst (4 Levels)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Program Director/Business Systems Analyst to lead transformative efforts in financial operations. This role involves working with cutting-edge technology to streamline processes and improve decision-making across the organization. As part of a collaborative team, you will gain valuable experience in process improvement and technology implementation, contributing to impactful projects that enhance research, teaching, and community service. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about empowering others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Telework Options

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for all levels.
• Experience in finance systems analysis and process improvement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transform and optimize financial operations through a new ERP system.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to enhance decision-making capabilities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Technology Implementation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Cloud-Based ERP Solutions

Job description

JHU Finance Program Director/Business Systems Analyst (4 Levels)

Johns Hopkins Sightline: Unleash Your Impact

The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we're empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care, and community impact.

Does this sound like you?

• Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.
• Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people’s lives.
• Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.
• Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.
• Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Communicate clearly with a team.
• Possess a desire to grow and learn.

Joining Sightline means you’ll:

• Work with cutting-edge technology.
• Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.
• Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.
• Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.

Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub.

General Position Summary:

The Finance Program Director/Business Systems Analyst team focuses on transforming and optimizing financial operations through the new ERP system. Analysts will work closely with finance stakeholders to understand financial processes for all critical subprocesses. By identifying and implementing process improvements and technical solutions, the team ensures accurate financial data management and reporting, enhances decision-making capabilities, and supports the organization's financial health and compliance with regulatory requirements.

As a valued member of the finance team, you will specialize in one or more of these crucial sub-processes: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget and Forecasting, Endowments, Fixed Assets and Project Accounting, General Ledger, Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Travel and Expense.

• Business Systems Analyst I will serve as a business function and system expert for module(s) or sub-modules(s) of the new ERP System focusing on understanding and documenting basic Finance business processes.
• Business Systems Analyst II will include all of the responsibilities above but will expand to include the identification and documentation of requirements for moderately complex business processes.
• Senior Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for all of the above but will expand to include the identification and documentation of requirements for highly complex processes.
• The Program Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a Finance functional team of analysts in support of one or more modules within the new ERP system.

Minimum Requirements:

• All levels require a bachelor’s degree.
• Business Systems Analyst I: 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the Finance functional area or systems analysis.
• Business Systems Analyst II: 6 years of progressively responsible experience in the Finance functional area or systems analysis.
• Senior Business Systems Analyst: 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the Finance functional area or systems analysis.
• Program Director: 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the Finance functional area or systems analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education or healthcare settings.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP solutions.
• Experience with project management.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to create effective business analysis and project management artifacts.
• Ability to understand and document dependencies in integrated systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Classified Title: Depends on hire
Role/Level/Range: Depends on hire
Starting Salary Range: (Low end of PD $62,900 - High end of PG $175,000; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Personnel area: University Administration