Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries. They are looking for a dynamic and experienced Banner Finance Consultant to implement administrative solutions for colleges and universities, providing consulting services that ensure successful transitions to Banner financial processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead with Influence: Act as a thought leader and key contributor to our Banner Finance implementations, leading and influencing client teams at all levels
- Advise on Best Practices: Provide advice and guidance on industry best practices for implementing Banner Finance in the US and abroad, ensuring the solution aligns with institutional processes and academic and business needs
- Smooth Transitions: Support customers in transitioning from their existing finance systems to Banner Finance processes through implementation efforts and ongoing consulting, including change management advice
- Analyze and Document: Perform and document business process reviews and analyses of client business requirements. Gather and document business requirements, discuss adoption of Finance recommended practices, and brief the implementation team
- Maximize Value: Work collaboratively with clients to derive maximum value from the Banner Finance solution, in conjunction with other Ellucian solutions
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with existing Finance consulting resources to support continuous improvement of the consulting practice, refine delivery materials, and participate in team activities
- Internal Initiatives: Take an active role in identifying, communicating, and advancing internal process improvement suggestions and initiatives
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Participate in Ellucian company-wide cross-departmental initiatives as required
Skills
- At least 3-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, with roles demonstrating a deep understanding of Finance and Accounting standards and practices at accredited higher education institutions
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a training or consulting context, with experience in team trainings, system implementation, or other collaborative learning/teaching experiences
- Must have experience with Banner Finance
- Ability to explain solutions to diverse customers and ensure they can use applications effectively
- A disciplined self-starter with enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet or exceed deadlines
- Ability to collaborate effectively and willingly as part of a large, experienced team
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with credibility and experience in the subject matter
- Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness + Headspace Care (mental health) + Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning
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