Financial Services Data Strategy and Reporting Manager

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Job Description

Financial Services Data Strategy and Reporting Manager

Job Overview:

This role supports BYU’s Financial Services Division (Division) by evaluating and implementing technologies to improve the division’s effectiveness, developing data strategies, and designing and implementing financial reporting and visualization tools. In addition, collaborating with the Enterprise Solutions Group (ESG), the position will support the campus Finance Business Partners by assisting with report design, creation, and training. Acting as a bridge between Financial Services leadership, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and ESG, this position also supports strategic alignment and effective execution of data initiatives while mentoring student employees and training campus finance professionals.

Reporting to the Assistant Administration Vice President, Finance and receiving direction from the Division Directors and Managers, the role will be an integral member of the University Financial Services team.

What you will do in this position:

• Evaluate, recommend, and when approved, implement emerging technologies (e.g., Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence) to improve financial processes
• Train Financial Services team members on report writing and data visualization applications
• Create ad hoc reports to address financial reporting needs of Division and campus users
• Design and maintain financial and data visualization reports using Workday and other tools
• Collaborate with Financial Services leadership, OIT, and ESG to provide recommendations on finance data strategies, including the maintenance and effective use of the finance data pipeline
• Supervise student employees and provide direction, mentorship, and performance evaluations

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of eight years of experience implementing technology in financial services
• A minimum of five years of experience with data visualization and ERP systems
• Proven experience supporting or working within a financial services organization
• Significant project management experience with varied methodologies and tools
• A thorough understanding of data strategy trends and visualization applications
• Working knowledge of robotic process automation and artificial intelligence in financial applications
• Experience applying statistical methods to draw insights and support business decisions
• Understanding of data warehousing technology and approaches
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a service mindset
• Willingness and proven ability to mentor student employees

Preferred:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent credential
• Familiarity with Workday financial and reporting environments
• Proven experience teaching and training non-technical, financial teams in using new applications

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 56

Typical Starting Pay:

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!