Overview
A leading technology organization is seeking a Workday Finance Business Analyst to join their Enterprise Systems team. This role is embedded as a key partner to the Finance organization and involves owning the day-to-day configuration, support, and continuous improvement of Workday Financials. The analyst will serve as the primary point of escalation for Finance team requests and drive the delivery of strategic system initiatives that support broader business priorities.
This position requires balancing operational support with strategic project contributions, building trust with Finance stakeholders, and communicating technical solutions clearly to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Workday Financials administrator and day-to-day support contact for the Finance team
- Triage and resolve configuration issues, user requests, and system inquiries with responsiveness and quality
- Diagnose and resolve configuration issues across Workday Financials modules including Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Procurement, and Banking & Settlement
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional design specifications and Workday configuration solutions
- Support and deliver enhancements, new feature rollouts, and process improvements from requirements through testing and change management
- Participate in Workday semi-annual release cycles by reviewing release notes, assessing functional impact, coordinating user acceptance testing, and managing deployment
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation including configuration guides, business process flows, and training materials
- Collaborate 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
- Act as a liaison between Finance and IT to ensure system changes are delivered with appropriate controls, testing rigor, and minimal disruption
- Manage support tickets and project tasks through a defined intake and prioritization process, communicating status proactively to stakeholders
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials configuration and support experience in a business analyst or functional analyst role
- Deep working knowledge of one or more Workday Financial Management modules with ability to configure business processes, validation rules, condition rules, and security independently
- Ability to support day-to-day Finance operations while contributing to project-based work and strategic initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to navigate competing priorities and communicate clearly at all levels
- Experience conducting 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 ability to manage multiple open requests and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative problem-solving approach and proven ability to build 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 experience supporting Finance teams through Workday optimization or module expansion projects
Compensation & Benefits
- Gross pay salary range: $91,700 USD - $137,500 USD
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
- Commute subsidy
- Employee stock ownership
- Competitive retirement/pension plans
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs
- Office food snacks
- Mental health and wellbeing programs and support
- Employee resource groups
- Global employee assistance program
- Training and development programs
- Volunteering and donation matching program
Note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on country and employment status.
Additional Information
- Relocation support is not available for this position
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
- This position requires sufficient knowledge of English for professional verbal and written communication
Location
Not specified