Workday Finance System Lead
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Senior member of the Finance Systems Team providing expertise on Workday Financials. Supporting finance transformation through optimization of existing functionalities and hands-on training.
Responsibilities:
- Manage third-party finance systems, including Workday Financial, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Accounting Centre, Navan.
- Partner with the Finance team to improve existing systems and processes.
- Analyse and document current financial processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains within Workday Financials.
- Establish best practice in operation and maintenance of the finance systems.
- Gather detailed requirements for system enhancements and translate them into functional specifications for Workday Financials.
- Design, implement, and test custom reports, dashboards, discovery boards, OfficeConnect and financial processes within Workday.
- Manage Workday Financials data to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
- Conduct end-user training sessions and create user guides and documentation to support Workday Financials applications.
- Manage Workday Financials releases and assess their impact on current and future business processes.
- Support the finance team during financial closing periods, ensuring that Workday Financials functions seamlessly to meet reporting timelines.
- Collaborate with the IT department to ensure proper integration of Workday Financials with other systems and databases within the organisation.
- Support effective operations of ITGCs over the finance systems.
Requirements:
- Proven experience with Workday Financials as a Business Analyst or similar role.
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, processes, and best practices.
- Expertise in Workday Financials configuration, reporting, and business process design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
- Effective communication skills with the aptitude to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience with data privacy and financial compliance regulations.
Benefits:
- Grow Together: Join a culture that champions both personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll thrive as we learn, evolve, and succeed together.
- Lead by Example: No matter your role, your leadership matters. Every team member is empowered to inspire and make an impact.
- Results-Driven: We’re all about achieving meaningful outcomes. It’s not just about the effort, but the difference we make every day.
- We Are Well-Makers: Be part of a movement that’s creating a healthier, happier world. Together, we make well-being a reality!
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