Systems Analyst - Workday Financials

Our client an established organization in the property & casualty insurance industry is seeking a Workday Financials Systems Analyst to own post-implementation support, semi-annual Workday updates, and continuous optimization across Finance, Accounting, and HRIS operations.

This role serves as the primary Workday Financials functional expert, responsible for system configuration, enhancements, release management, integrations, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal SME for Workday Financials functionality and best practices.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions; identify opportunities for workflow automation and process efficiency.
• Manage and optimize Workday Financials post-go-live, ensuring stability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Lead Workday semi-annual release cycles - evaluate new features, assess business impact, and drive adoption across Finance, Accounting, HR, and IT.
• Configure, test, deploy, and document enhancements and functional updates.
• Support and enhance Workday Financials modules including GL, AP/AR, Procurement, Expenses, Banking & Settlement, and Fixed Assets.
• Maintain and optimize the Financial Data Model (FDM), security roles, business processes, and reporting structures.
• Support integrations using Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and Web Services.
• Lead UAT, change control, and release readiness; troubleshoot data/integration issues with IT and external partners.
• Ensure alignment between Workday Financials and connected systems.

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• 5 years of Workday experience, including post-implementation support and hands-on design, configuration, and implementation of system updates within Workday Financials.
• Workday certification is required, with a strong preference for candidates certified in Workday Financials.
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into solutions for system enhancements and process improvements.
• Experience managing Workday releases and functional enhancements, including integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connect, Cloud Connect, APIs).
• Strong facilitation skills with experience supporting UAT activities and ensuring issues are documented and resolved.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial operations, internal controls, and cross-functional business processes.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and stakeholder-management skills.