Overview
The organization is seeking a Workday Finance Business Analyst to join the Enterprise Systems team as a key partner to the Finance department. This role involves managing the day-to-day configuration, support, and continuous improvement of Workday Financials. The analyst will serve as the primary escalation point for Finance team requests and lead strategic system initiatives aligned with broader business priorities.
This position requires balancing operational support with project work, building strong trust with Finance stakeholders, and communicating technical solutions clearly to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary Workday Financials administrator and main support contact for the Finance team, handling configuration issues, user requests, and system inquiries promptly and accurately
- Diagnose and resolve configuration issues across Workday Financial Management modules such as Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Procurement, and Banking & Settlement
- Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional design specifications and Workday configuration solutions
- Support and implement enhancements, new feature rollouts, and process improvements in Workday Financials, managing the full lifecycle from requirements through testing and change management
- Participate in Workday semi-annual release cycles by reviewing release notes, assessing functional impacts, coordinating user acceptance testing, and managing deployment
- Maintain up-to-date system documentation including configuration guides, business process flows, and training materials
- Work with the broader Enterprise Systems team on cross-functional initiatives involving Workday HCM, Adaptive Planning, Integrations, and third-party connected systems
- Support Finance leadership on strategic priorities such as process automation, reporting improvements, and scalability initiatives related to company growth
- Serve as a liaison between Finance and IT to ensure system changes are delivered with appropriate controls, thorough testing, and minimal disruption to financial operations
- Manage support tickets and project tasks through a defined intake and prioritization process, proactively communicating status and expectations to stakeholders
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials configuration and support experience in a business analyst or functional analyst role
- Deep knowledge of one or more Workday Financial Management modules with the ability to independently configure business processes, validation rules, condition rules, and security
- Proven ability to support daily Finance operations while contributing to project-based work and strategic initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating competing priorities and communicating clearly across Finance and IT at all levels
- Experience in business requirements gathering, gap analysis, and writing functional design documents
- Solid understanding of core finance and accounting concepts (GAAP, month-end close, AP/AR workflows, expense management) and their application to Workday configuration
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requests and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative problem-solving approach with a track record of building trusted relationships with Finance business partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday Pro certification in Financial Management
- Experience supporting Workday in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance requirements
- Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning and its integration with Financials
- Exposure to Workday Prism Analytics or Workday Reporting (composite reports, matrix reports, calculated fields)
- Experience with Finance-adjacent applications such as NetSuite, RevPro, or Blackline that integrate with Workday
- Prior involvement in Workday optimization or module expansion projects supporting Finance teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $91,700 USD - $137,500 USD (gross pay)
- Eligibility for equity awards and participation in company incentive plans such as annual discretionary bonuses
- Benefits vary by country and employment status but may include comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance; commute subsidies; employee stock ownership; competitive retirement/pension plans; generous vacation and personal days; parental leave and family-care programs; mental health and wellbeing support; employee resource groups; global employee assistance programs; training and development; and volunteering/donation matching programs
Additional Information
- Relocation support is not available for this position
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
- Proficiency in English is required for professional verbal and written communication with global colleagues and partners
Location
Not specified