Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Workday Financials Analyst to manage, enhance, and optimize our Workday Financial Management system. In this role, you will collaborate with finance, IT, and other teams to ensure the system supports efficient workflows, accurate reporting, and informed decision-making. This position is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Workday Financial modules and a solid understanding of nonprofit financial operations.
Responsibilities:
• Configure and maintain Workday Financial modules, including Financial Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Banking & Settlements, and Grants Management.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, custom reports, and data extracts to provide real-time insights and support compliance and leadership decision-making.
• Respond to user inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support for Workday Finance modules.
• Lead or participate in testing activities during system upgrades, enhancements, or new implementations, including developing test scripts and validating results.
• Create user guides, standard operating procedures, and training materials to support system adoption and user self-sufficiency.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to ensure users are confident in utilizing the system effectively.
• Ensure system configurations align with audit requirements, internal controls, and nonprofit compliance standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working with Workday Financials, with a minimum of 2 years in a systems analyst or functional role.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Financial modules, including General Ledger, Supplier Accounts, Expenses, Procurement, and Banking.
• Familiarity with nonprofit, education, or healthcare financial operations is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating and managing dashboards, reports, and analytics within Workday.
• Experience with Workday Studio or Workday Prism is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively train users and document processes.