Ellucian

Senior Banner Finance Consultant - US Remote

Ellucian$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting within higher education institutions.
  • 2-3 years in a training or consulting role involving team-based learning or system implementation.
  • Proven experience specifically with Banner Finance software.
  • Strong effective communication skills to relay solutions to diverse clients.
  • Project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines across multiple projects.
  • Ability to collaborate within a large team and work independently when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead influential Banner Finance implementations and client team consultations.
  • Advise on best practices for aligning Banner Finance solutions with institutional needs.
  • Support existing systems' transitions to Banner Finance through implementation and change management guidance.
  • Analyze and document client business processes and requirements for successful implementation.
  • Collaborate with clients to maximize the value extracted from the Banner Finance solution.
  • Engage in continuous improvement efforts within the consulting practice and refine delivery methods.
  • Participate in company-wide initiatives as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
  • Flexible time off to balance work and personal life.
  • Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account for health, financial, or learning interests.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions to support financial futures.
  • Parental leave policy to support growing families.
  • Five charitable days to give back to the community.
  • Access to telemedicine services for convenience and care.
  • Wellness programs including mental health resources and virtual fitness classes.
  • Support for caregivers through RethinkCare and Wellthy services.
  • Diversity and inclusion programs with access to internal resource groups.
  • Employee referral bonuses to recognize contributions to team building.
  • Learning culture supported by education assistance and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

Ellucian is looking for a dynamic and experienced Banner Finance Consultant to join our North
American Professional Services team. In this role, you'll lead the charge in implementing our cutting-edge
administrative solutions for colleges and universities. You'll be instrumental in consulting with our
customers and delivering services that provide the quickest path to institutional success with training,
onboarding, and deployment of Banner financial processes. You'll leverage your significant experience in
the areas below to help higher education customers transform into modern campuses, leveraging
technology and solutions to enable student success.
Where you will make an impact
• 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.
What will you bring
• Finance Expertise: 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.
• Consulting Experience: 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.
• Banner Finance Experience: Must have experience with Banner Finance.
• Effective Communication: Ability to explain solutions to diverse customers and ensure they can
use applications effectively.
• Enthusiasm and Energy: A disciplined self-starter with enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to
learn and adapt quickly.
• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet or
exceed deadlines.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively and willingly as part of a large, experienced
team.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with
credibility and experience in the subject matter.
• Independent and Team Work: Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What makes #Ellucianlife

  • 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
  • We Foster a learning culture with:
    o Education Assistance Program
    o Professional development opportunities
    o LinkedIn Learning

#LI-MH1

#LI-remote

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a provider of software and services to higher education institutions. The company was founded in 1968 and offers a range of solutions, including student information systems, financial management systems, and analytics. Ellucian's technology is designed to help colleges and universities improve their operations, enhance the student experience, and achieve their strategic goals. The company has a global presence and serves more than 2,700 institutions in over 50 countries.
Learn more about Ellucian
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1968

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