Systems and Data Manager

Business Systems Analyst

Under the direction of the Business Systems Manager, the Systems and Data Manager is responsible for supporting multiple financial system integrations, provisioning of access to campus financial systems, and assisting with long term financial system process development. Documents complex business processes and systems; prepares plans and proposals for the improvement of systems, procedures, and processes. Handles identifying and resolving complex issues with BFS system integrations. Oversees UCSB's person index maintenance. Possesses solid operational and accounting skills, data reconciliation experience, and system support skills. Possesses ability to work under deadline pressure, handling multiple projects concurrently, and dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 1-3 years Experience supporting enterprise financial systems such as Oracle Financial Cloud.
• 1-3 years Experience maintaining data integrity, resolving system errors, monitoring batch processes, and managing cross-system integrations in a complex ERP environment.
• 1-3 years Participation in full lifecycle system implementations, including testing, role mapping, impact assessment, and end-user training.
• 1-3 years Demonstrated experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex system and data integrity issues across integrated ERP environments.
• 1-3 years Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment with centralized financial reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years Demonstrated participation in system implementations, including business process mapping, fit/gap analysis, testing, and transition planning.
• 1-3 years Advanced experience analyzing complex financial data discrepancies and developing long-term solutions to improve system accuracy and efficiency.
• 1-3 years Experience providing strategic guidance on financial systems architecture, hardware/software acquisition, and modernization initiatives.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 30% Enterprise Data Management (EDM) - Is the campus expert in maintaining, updating, and configuring EDM (Oracle Enterprise Data Management).
• 50% System and Data Management - Manages mission critical batch processes for all BFS Units and UCSB campus community Systems including: Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC), Financial Accounting Hub (FAH), Enterprise Data Management (EDM), PeopleSoft Financials, General Ledger, and UCPath.
• 10% System Development - Advises BFS on acquisition of hardware and software as they relate to core systems and internal office automation and provides strategic direction and solutions as needed.
• 5% Projects as Assigned - As needed, assist with projects in support of the Business Financial Services team.