Workday Finance Sr. Analyst (Location Flexibility)

Overview

This role is responsible for the strategic direction, optimization, and governance of the Finance Operations team within Finance. You will work with a team of analysts and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align Workday capabilities with organizational goals. The position focuses on process standardization using industry and Workday best practices, ensuring system integrity, and delivering scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce consistent Workday processes and standards across the Finance Digital team by creating templates, workflows, and review checkpoints to reduce rework and improve delivery speed.
• Oversee system governance, configuration standards, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with and mentor a team of analysts, supporting professional development and high performance.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Finance Digital Team initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders and PMO on roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution of Finance Digital Team projects.
• Develop and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations on Finance Operations performance and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support additional organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in BBA/BCOM or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years of Workday experience working in a development/implementation environment.
• Strong Workday Finance background and experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Foundational Data Model
  • Accounting
  • Business Assets and Budgets (Accounting Center & Prism Reporting)
  • Supplier Invoices
  • Requisitions and Purchase Orders (POs)
  • Supplier Accounts Module
  • Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle
  • Banking & Settlement
  • Adaptive
• Ability to analyze and document backend system information such as data mapping and microservice components.
• Knowledge of defect tracking processes and tools.
• Strong knowledge of Workday product design.
• Experience with third-party and vendor relationships.
• Experience with structured and object-oriented analysis techniques.
• Proven experience in operational business process improvement.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking ability.
• Good communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to prioritize across many projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, motivation, and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Certified – see below.
• Three to five years of previous experience in financial applications and process.
• Experience leading a team for large or complex projects.

Leadership Skills (Required)

• Experience leading a team for large or complex projects.
• Strong sense of personal accountability for high-quality, value-driven work that supports business outcomes.
• Focus on putting the user at the center of decision-making while prioritizing speed, agility, and innovation.
• Commitment to continuous learning, curiosity, and working effectively in ambiguity; share findings and new insights through coaching and mentoring.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $81,900 - $139,700
• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on firm and individual performance.
• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Flexibility in schedule to support work-life balance while maintaining ability to serve clients.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.

Additional Employment Considerations

• The employer does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).
• Individuals with 1–2 years of progressive and relevant work experience (excluding internships) may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate if they are a recent U.S. college/university graduate.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

Location

Not specified in the provided description.