Senior Workday Financial Systems Administrator

Overview

An established and growing organization is seeking a Senior Workday Financial Systems Administrator to support and evolve its enterprise financial systems environment. This role will be responsible for the ongoing administration, enhancement, and optimization of Workday Financials, while partnering cross-functionally to improve financial operations, reporting, and scalability.

This position requires a blend of technical expertise within Workday Financials and strong functional knowledge across finance and accounting processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and leading system-related initiatives that drive efficiency and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of ownership for the Workday Financials platform
Oversee system configuration, maintenance, enhancements, and performance optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Support core financial modules such as general accounting, payables, receivables, procurement, expenses, assets, and cash management
Maintain and enhance business processes, workflows, and system security configurations
Develop and manage reporting solutions, including dashboards and calculated fields, to support business insights and decision-making
Lead system update cycles, including testing, validation, and rollout of new features
Monitor system integrations and coordinate issue resolution with internal and external partners
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data governance standards
Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on system efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members and business users
Contribute to broader finance systems initiatives and long-term roadmap planning

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems
5+ years of experience administering Workday Financials in a complex environment
Strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and enterprise system workflows
Experience with Workday configuration, security, and reporting tools
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and deliver effective solutions
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Experience

Workday certifications
Exposure to planning or budgeting tools within Workday Adaptive Planning
Familiarity with system integrations and data exchange frameworks
Experience operating in multi-entity or rapidly evolving business environments
Knowledge of compliance frameworks or regulated environments
Prior experience mentoring or supporting team development

What Success Looks Like

A stable, efficient, and scalable financial systems environment
Streamlined processes with increased automation
Enhanced reporting capabilities for business stakeholders
Strong user adoption and satisfaction
Ongoing identification and implementation of system improvements

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