Workday Financials Functional Analyst (Financial & Procurement) - Hybrid

About the role

The Workday Financials Functional Analyst (Financial & Procurement) supports and maintains Workday systems and processes across Accounting, Finance, and Procurement. Key responsibilities include providing end-user support, assisting with administration, analyzing release notes, performing research and testing, creating custom reports, collaborating with internal and external teams, and facilitating audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support and assist with user inquiries and requests
• Administer and maintain configurations of all modules including Financial Management (FIN), Financial Planning (PLNF), Projects (PRJT), Expenses (EXP), Procurement (PRO), Accounting Center (ACC) and Strategic Sourcing (SRCEXP)
• Analyze bi-annual release notes and understand their impact on configurations
• Work closely with the HCM support team on what to uptake and what to pass on
• Perform advanced research, analysis, and coordinate testing for both reported issues and new functionality within all modules
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and KPIs within the various modules to provide timely and accurate information to management/stakeholders
• Evaluate and improve financial processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity
• Collaborate with internal teams (Accounting, Finance, Tax and Internal Audit) and IT teams to ensure systems are effectively aligned with IT business requirements and that financial processes and data within Workday comply with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Create and maintain training materials and documentation to assist users in maximizing the capabilities of FIN/PAY
• Train and guide end-users on the utilization of FIN/PAY functionality, self-service features, and best practices
• Conduct data audits and implement data quality measures to maintain data integrity to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial data elements (e.g., chart of accounts, vendor information, customer information, fixed assets)
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and address any audit findings related to systems and processes

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of work experience with at least one year of end-user experience with Workday within financial functional area (Core Financials/Financial Accounting, Expenses, Procurement)
• Working knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles, and financial management practices
• Fundamental understanding of Workday Security
• Knowledge of Workday Security BA/BS/BBA degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• Completed one Workday advanced skills course: Advanced Reporting and Analytics, Calculated Fields, Composite Reporting Fundamentals, Customer Accounts & Customer Contracts, Financial Accounting, Inbound EIB Integrations, Supply Chain Management (SCM) Workday Pro Financials certification or other relevant financial analysis certifications preferred
• Familiarity with other Workday touchpoints and system integrations
• Experience with system troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Experience with providing user support and training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Able to provide advanced research, analysis, and testing of reported issues and/or new functionality
• Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a challenging environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desire to learn and adapt to new technologies

Skills

• Workday Financials Functional Analyst

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