Workday Financials Analyst

Position Summary 

The Workday Financials Analyst is responsible for the configuration, administration, support, and continuous improvement of Workday Financial Management modules. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for Finance-facing Workday functionality, partnering with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to optimize financial business processes, maintain system controls, and deliver reporting and analytics that support financial operations and decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities 

System Configuration & Administration 

• Monitor and resolve support tickets for Workday Finance 

• Own configuration and ongoing administration of Workday Financials modules including Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Management, Procurement, and/or Projects 

• Design, build, and maintain Workday financial business processes, approval workflows, condition rules, and security configurations 

• Manage financial configuration across production and sandbox tenants 

• Support bi-annual Workday release cycles including feature review, testing, and Finance stakeholder communication 

Finance Stakeholder Support 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Finance and Accounting stakeholders on Workday system questions, issues, and enhancement requests 

• Translate Finance business requirements into Workday configuration solutions that maintain appropriate controls and audit trails 

• Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing with Finance partners 

• Develop and deliver end-user training and documentation for Workday Financials functionality 

Reporting & Analytics 

• Build and maintain Workday financial reports, dashboards, and composite reports to support Finance operational needs 

• Partner with Finance leadership and Accounting to deliver reporting on GL, cost center performance, AP aging, expense trends, and other financial KPIs 

• Ensure financial data integrity and support period-end close activities within Workday 

Controls & Compliance 

• Maintain Workday financial system controls in alignment with internal audit and SOX requirements where applicable 

• Support internal and external audit requests related to Workday Financials configuration and access 

• Manage segregation of duties within Workday financial security domains 

Projects & Continuous Improvement 

• Lead or support Workday Financials project initiatives including new module deployments, process redesigns, and integrations 

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Finance processes through better use of Workday functionality 

• Document configuration decisions, business process designs, and system changes 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related field 

• 4+ years of hands-on Workday Financials configuration experience 

• Proficiency in Financial Accounting and at least two of: Accounts Payable, Expense Management, Procurement, Accounts Receivable, or Projects 

• Experience building Workday financial reports and supporting period-end close processes 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial business processes 

• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with Finance and Accounting stakeholders 

Preferred 

• Workday Pro certification in Financials or a related area 

• Experience supporting Workday in a SOX-compliant environment 

• Familiarity with Workday EIBs and financial data integrations 

• Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or Adaptive Planning 

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting credential 

Core Competencies 

• Finance Domain Expertise — Strong grasp of financial processes, controls, and how they are supported in Workday 

• Analytical Thinking — Ability to diagnose complex financial configuration issues and deliver accurate solutions 

• Controls Orientation — Understands the importance of audit controls, segregation of duties, and compliance 

• Stakeholder Partnership — Trusted advisor to Finance and Accounting teams at all levels 

• Continuous Learning — Keeps pace with Workday Financials releases and proactively introduces improvements