System Analyst ( Workday Finance)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a System Analyst - Workday Finance to provide operational support for Workday finance and Adaptive Planning. You'll be responsible for managing system configurations, supporting users, and collaborating with finance and IT teams to enhance Workday solutions. This role offers competitive salaries, benefits, and an opportunity to advance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Exclusive discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with Workday systems.
• Experience with Workday configuration and optimization preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP project processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workday finance system configuration and optimisation.
• Support Workday finance users daily.
• Develop documentation of system configurations and processes.

Skills

Workday administration

Financial systems understanding

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or computer science

Job description

Job Role: System Analyst - Workday Finance

Location:

London

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The purpose of this role is:

The Workday finance administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day operational support for Workday finance and Adaptive Planning, including responding to tickets raised from across the Finance and P2P teams on Easyvista.

You will build relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues to understand and resolve their queries related to the Workday system.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with Workday (or other ERP systems) and eager to deepen their knowledge of Workday.

This role involves being part of the Workday competence centre team, providing post go-live support and enhancements for Workday solutions, supporting and expanding our Workday deployment.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the Workday finance system configuration and optimisation across the business.
• Support Workday finance users on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and integrations.
• Administer and maintain the Workday finance system.
• Support configuration changes, review new system features, and support their delivery.
• Provide technical and functional support for finance business processes.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to understand their requirements and challenges.
• Create documentation to facilitate successful adoption of system changes.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with Workday administration, configuration, and optimization (certification is a plus).
• Knowledge of Workday/ERP project processes.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Workday systems, desirable.
• Support experience in a Workday finance system role.
• Experience working within an international organization.
• Understanding of data security principles and experience implementing security measures within Workday.
• Technical background covering multiple technologies.
• Experience in finance and/or IT functions.
• Knowledge of the property sector is a plus.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new technical areas quickly and effectively.

The Benefits

We support our employees with technology, training, and benefits, including competitive salaries and exclusive discounts. We aim to help you and your family make the most of your money, secure your future, and maintain your health.

Diversity

We are committed to diversity and recruit on merit. Applications from job share applicants are welcome.

Ready to Apply?

Click the apply button to submit your CV and answer a few questions. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a telephone interview, followed by interviews with the hiring manager and stakeholders.