Director of Finance Business Process Management

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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution

• At least five years of professional experience in finance operations, business process management, or systems optimization

• A minimum of three years of experience working with Workday ERP or other enterprise financial systems

• Demonstrated expertise in process mapping, analysis, redesign, and implementation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing or supporting Workday Finance in higher education

• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, Project Management, Change Management or other process improvement methodologies

• Proven ability to develop and implement governance frameworks for business processes

• Experience in Project Management or Change Management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of business process management principles, including process mapping, analysis, and monitoring

• Ability to translate organizational goals into optimized financial workflows and solutions

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying root causes and delivering sustainable improvements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and stakeholder groups

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday preferred), process documentation tools, and performance monitoring frameworks

• Commitment to fostering a culture ofcontinuous improvementand operational excellence

Additional Information:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process Mapping and Documentation: Lead efforts to document and visualize current finance-related business processes and workflows, identifying pain points, redundancies, and bottlenecks.

• Process Analysis and Optimization: Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of financial processes using data-driven analysis. Identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

• Process Redesign and Implementation: Design improved or new processes to address identified challenges. Oversee the implementation of redesigned workflows, including configuration changes in Workday Finance and related systems.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop performance metrics and monitoring frameworks to evaluate the success of implemented processes. Continuously track and assess process performance, making adjustments and refinements as needed.

• Collaboration Across the Organization: Partner with finance leadership, campus departments, and system stakeholders to align process improvements with organizational goals. Act as the primary liaison for finance business process governance with Workday Support Services and the University System Office.

• Governance and Standards: Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistency, accountability, and sustainability of finance processes. Develop standards for process documentation, workflows, and approvals.

• Training and Change Management: Work with training teams to ensure employees understand and adopt updated financial processes and systems. Develop tools such as job aids, workflows, and process guides to facilitate smooth transitions.

• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous process improvement, encouraging teams to adopt innovative, data-driven solutions to optimize financial workflows.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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