University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Business System Analyst
🇺🇸
Lincoln, NE
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$70K
💻
Finance
🗓️
March 19th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Business System Analyst. The role acts as a liaison among Financial Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, and campus business units to enhance financial systems, reporting, and automation. The analyst collaborates with leadership and users to design solutions that improve financial data integrity and operational efficiency in a higher education context.
Highlights
- Serve as liaison between University Financial Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, and campus business units.
- Support and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and automation initiatives.
- Analyze business needs and design automated financial solutions.
- Enhance financial data integrity and usability across enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with leadership and functional users.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; 3 years’ experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial reporting tools; knowledge of accounting principles; strong analytical and communication skills.
- Preferred knowledge of SAP, Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Power BI, Tableau, process automation, and financial compliance.
- Criminal history background check required.
- Minimum posted salary: $70,000 per year.
- Position is full-time and not sponsored for employment visa.
Business System Analyst Full Description
Business System Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
Position Information
Working Title | Business System Analyst
Department | Financial Systems-6425
Requisition Number | S_260218
Posting Open Date | 03/18/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/02/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Business Systems Analyst serves as a key liaison between University Financial Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources and campus business units to support financial systems, reporting, and automation initiatives. This position focuses on improving financial processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and implementing solutions that support the university’s financial operations and compliance requirements.The analyst partners with leadership and functional users to analyze business needs, design automated solutions, and ensure the integrity and usability of financial data across enterprise systems. This role supports the continuous improvement of financial reporting, operational efficiency, and system functionality in a complex higher education environment.
Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About Us At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working for UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. 3 years’ experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial reporting tools. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes. Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into system solutions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working in higher education finance or a public-sector financial environment. Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft). Familiarity with financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms. Experience with process automation, workflow tools, or data integration. Knowledge of financial compliance, audit support, or institutional reporting requirements.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $70,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | “Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Lacey Rohe
laceyrohe@nebraska.edu
402-472-7161
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
Department | Financial Systems-6425
Requisition Number | S_260218
Posting Open Date | 03/18/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/02/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Business Systems Analyst serves as a key liaison between University Financial Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources and campus business units to support financial systems, reporting, and automation initiatives. This position focuses on improving financial processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and implementing solutions that support the university’s financial operations and compliance requirements.The analyst partners with leadership and functional users to analyze business needs, design automated solutions, and ensure the integrity and usability of financial data across enterprise systems. This role supports the continuous improvement of financial reporting, operational efficiency, and system functionality in a complex higher education environment.
Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About Us At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working for UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. 3 years’ experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial reporting tools. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes. Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into system solutions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working in higher education finance or a public-sector financial environment. Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft). Familiarity with financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms. Experience with process automation, workflow tools, or data integration. Knowledge of financial compliance, audit support, or institutional reporting requirements.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $70,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | “Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Lacey Rohe
laceyrohe@nebraska.edu
402-472-7161
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- yes
- no
- * This position requires the ability to work on site in Lincoln, NE. If you are offered this position, are you willing to relocate to Lincoln, NE within 60 days of hire, at your own expense?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States under OPT (Optional Practical Training), including Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT, or a STEM OPT Extension?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
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