Workday Finance Analyst

Workday Finance Analyst

This opportunity is with one of our clients, a mission-driven global EdTech innovator building large-scale learning platforms used by millions of students and educators worldwide.

Location: Bengaluru Hybrid (3 days WFO)

Experience: 5 9 years

Role: Workday Finance Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Workday Administrator with deep expertise in Workday Financials and a strong background in finance operations. This role will be pivotal in supporting and optimizing our global Workday Financials ecosystem, collaborating closely with finance business stakeholders and cross-functional teams across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workday Financials, ensuring system integrity, configuration, and optimization.
• Partner with global finance teams to understand business needs and translate them into Workday solutions.
• Manage and support modules such as Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Projects, and Reporting.
• Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Financials enhancements and updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and automation.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and training materials.
• Stay current with Workday releases and recommend relevant features to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials .
• Strong understanding of finance processes and principles.
• Proven ability to work effectively with global teams and finance stakeholders .
• Experience in Workday configuration, reporting, and business process design.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Workday certifications in Financials (preferred but not mandatory).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations and security.
• Project management or change management experience.