Senior Business Analyst - Finance

IN THIS ROLE:

Looking for your next opportunity to lead in a collaborative, fast-moving environment?

We’re seeking a dynamic professional who excels at bringing people together, communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels, and transforming business needs into effective system solutions. In this role, you’ll shape workflows, guide projects from initiation to resolution, and drive meaningful process improvements.

You’ll act as a trusted thought leader across teams, support system design and testing, and help implement key initiatives. If you're energized by solving complex problems and supporting customers through the day-to-day operation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Applications, we want to hear from you!

WHAT WE NEED:

• Works collaboratively with the team and customers to analyze business needs and functional requirements.
• Develops business requirement specifications.
• Provides training, assistance and consultation to customers on a variety of technology-related matters including resolution of system problems and analysis and interpretation of data.
• Provides technical or functional assistance and support to customers in the design and modification of specialized queries and reports.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance in the design and development of specialized programs to support business initiatives.
• Coordinates, plans and implements system upgrades, enhancements, and expansions.
• Develops detailed test and implementation plans and coordinate testing of system enhancements and projects.
• Reviews system enhancements after implementation to ensure compliance with specifications and standards; initiate corrective action as needed.
• Identifies and recommends solutions that will simplify business processes.
• Acts as a liaison between the Technology Department and customers.
• Develops and facilitates training programs for end users to ensure optimal utilization of new and existing technology and software applications.
• Documents standard operating procedures for assigned software applications.
• Conducts research, identifies opportunities and develops business models and forecasts for current and emerging information technology or business needs.
• Analyzes basic data information in relation to assigned functional areas in order to incorporate an understanding of user implications.
• Recommends, designs, and implements business solutions for functional, technical, service, or process issues.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local mandates including reporting requirements related to business areas. Recommends system changes to ensure compliance, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of seven years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
• Experience with ERP systems such as BusinessPlus, SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar, specifically within finance, payroll, or human capital management (HCM) modules, will be essential in this role
• MSBO certification in a related finance or business area preferred
• Strong understanding of Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, PunchOut, and Banking business processes
• K12 full-cycle accounting
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research complex issues and recommend viable solutions.

WORK LOCATION:

Oakland Schools - Main Campus

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd.

Waterford, MI 48328

SALARY DETAILS:

$93,923 - $108,924 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $117,300 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Exempt position / 12-month work year

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Vacation Time

Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Working with Oakland Schools isn’t just meaningful - it’s financially rewarding!

Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:

• after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
• while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)

For additional information, please visit studentaid.gove/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publicservice

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below:

Senior Business Analyst - Application

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until Filled.

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.