Workday Analyst, Finance

Overview

This position supports the organization’s Finance systems, primarily Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive Planning. Working alongside the Senior Workday Analyst, Finance, you will serve as the first technical line for Finance system issues, help maintain platform accuracy and reliability, and enable Finance colleagues to use the tools effectively.

Responsibilities

Finance Systems Support

• Serve as the first technical line for Finance Workday and Adaptive Planning tickets received through the organization’s service management intake
• Support Finance staff through training, process documentation, and user guides

Platform Maintenance and Data Integrity

• Audit and maintain Workday worktag values and data mapping
• Support Adaptive Planning as a platform and ensure data integrity

Testing and Improvement

• Support testing for Workday’s semiannual releases and for configuration changes
• Conduct discovery sessions and collaborate with external consultants

Requirements

• Knowledge of Workday Financials, including the Foundation Data Model, security, custom reporting, and financial modules (Spend, Customer Accounts, Financial Accounting, Projects)
• Understanding of finance operations, financial data management and reporting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with large data sets in Excel and ability to execute EIB loads accurately
• Ability to use AI tools to accelerate analysis and documentation, with sound judgment about responsible use around sensitive financial data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or a comparable planning platform

Compensation & Benefits

• Budgeted annual salary pay range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity
• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts (HSA); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Location

• 100% Remote within California
• Must reside in California