Financial Systems Analyst (Workday)

Kennison & Associates
Boston, US
On-site

Why this role

Pace
Steady
The role demands a fast-paced environment with the need to partner closely with cross-functional teams and support testing efforts, indicating a dynamic and busy work schedule.
Collaboration
High
Collaboration is key, as the role requires working closely with cross-functional teams to configure modules and troubleshoot issues, ensuring a high level of teamwork and communication.
Autonomy
Medium
While collaboration is important, the role also requires a high degree of autonomy, as the Financial Systems Analyst will take ownership of Workday Financials and make decisions independently to improve workflows.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made by the Financial Systems Analyst will have a significant impact on the organization's financial systems and processes, driving meaningful process improvements and supporting smarter business decisions.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The complexity of the role is high, as it requires a deep understanding of Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning, along with US GAAP, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

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What success looks like

  • ensure data accuracy and compliance
  • configure modules and troubleshoot issues
  • deliver impactful system enhancements
Typical background
finance and accounting background

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Financial Analyst in a multinational corporation
    financial analysis · data accuracy
    The experience in ensuring data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting will be highly relevant and transferable.
  • Coming from Technical Support Specialist in a software company
    troubleshooting · system configuration
    The ability to troubleshoot issues and configure systems will be directly applicable to this role.

Skills & requirements

Required

Workday FinancialsAdaptive PlanningData AccuracyComplianceOperational EfficiencyAdvanced Reporting And Analytics

Preferred

US GAAP Knowledge

Stack & domain

Workday FinancialsAdaptive PlanningUS GAAPProblem SolvingCommunicationFinanceAccounting

About the role

This role involves a blend of technical and financial expertise, where a candidate will work to optimize financial systems and ensure data accuracy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a challenge and thrives in a detail-oriented environment.

Original posting from Kennison & Associates via LinkedIn

A global leader in data technology is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Financial Systems Analyst (Workday) to join their team and play a key role in optimizing financial systems and processes. In this exciting opportunity, you will take ownership of Workday Financials, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to configure modules, troubleshoot issues, and deliver impactful system enhancements. You'll be at the center of strategic initiatives, leveraging your expertise to improve workflows, support testing efforts, and provide advanced reporting and analytics that empower smarter business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a subject matter expert, particularly in Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning, and enjoys blending technical systems knowledge with a strong foundation in finance and accounting, including US GAAP. Your ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions will be essential, especially in a dynamic environment with international operations.

The organization offers a highly competitive total compensation package of up to $130,000 plus a strong bonus, along with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, ensuring data integrity, and driving meaningful process improvements across finance and accounting, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while advancing your career.

Job Code: 18829

  • Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what the final salary offers might be. Variables include years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc. to be considered!

Source: Kennison & Associates careers (LinkedIn)

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