Finance Systems Analyst - Workday

Talentedge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Finance Workday Analyst for a 6-month contract with potential to convert to permanent. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing Workday Financials, supporting finance teams with reliable data and efficient processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, along with hands-on Workday configuration experience. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience supporting Workday Financial Management.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes.
• Experience in a ticketing environment and/or Agile delivery model.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance Workday Lead for operational support.
• Resolve complex issues as Tier-2 escalation.
• Manage ticket triage and prioritisation.
• Support change initiatives in Workday.
• Configure Workday Financial Management modules.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Workday configuration

Analytical skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

6-month contract (potential to convert to permanent)

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact role for a Workday Finance specialist who enjoys being close to the business and making systems work better every day. As Finance Workday Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in keeping Workday Financials stable, optimised, and continuously evolving, supporting finance teams with reliable data, efficient processes, and smart configuration.

You’ll sit at the intersection of Finance, IT, and the wider business, owning day-to-day support while also contributing to enhancements, releases, and transformation initiatives.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Partner with the Finance Workday Lead to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of Workday Financials.
• Act as a Tier-2 escalation point, resolving complex issues that go beyond standard user guidance.
• Own ticket triage, ensuring issues are prioritised, resolved efficiently, or escalated appropriately.
• Support Workday change initiatives, enhancements, and release cycles.
• Configure and support Workday Financial Management modules including GL, AP, AR, Expenses, and related areas.
• Manage business processes, approval workflows, and security roles.
• Play a key role in supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience supporting Workday Financial Management.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes.
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration, reporting, and business processes.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with finance users and technical teams.
• Experience working in a ticketing environment and/or Agile delivery model.
• Workday Financials certification(s).
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning