Workday System Administrator - Finance

DRH Support Services; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

DRH Support Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Workday System Administrator to join IT operations and support the Finance team. You will configure and maintain Workday Financials, manage security roles, and oversee integrations, ensuring the system meets business needs and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Finance and Testing, you will drive automation, handle updates, and provide training to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise configuring Workday Financials, security, and integrations.
• Experience with general ledger, AP/AR, procurement, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Workday integrations, EIBs, and Web Services.
• Ability to lead testing, UAT, and regression testing.
• Strong communication translating technical details into business language.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Workday Financials SME, aligning with business needs.
• Configure and maintain Workday Financials including security and integrations.
• Collaborate with Finance to understand requirements and enhance functionality.
• Manage system updates, releases, and patches for smooth adoption.
• Provide training and best practice guidance to Finance and stakeholders.
• Support reporting users with data accuracy and guidance on report building.
• Oversee data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Escalate complex issues beyond the Service Desk.
• Work with Head of Test to ensure changes are tested before release.

Skills

Workday configuration

Finance operations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Learning agility

Collaboration

Education

Workday certifications

Tools

Workday integrations

EIBs

Workday Web Services

Workday Studio

APIs

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong configuration skills in Workday, including security, business processes, calculated fields, custom reports, account posting rules, and integrations
• Experience with finance operations and processes such as general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, procurement, expenses, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of Workday integrations, including EIBs and Workday Web Services
• Understanding of data structures and Workday reporting capabilities to support end users
• Experience with testing best practices, including UAT, regression testing, and change control
• Ability to lead system improvements and drive automation
• Understanding of compliance requirements, including financial regulations and audits
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical details into business language
• A proactive problem-solving mindset
• Stakeholder management skills and comfort working closely with Finance, IT, Testing, and external partners
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with the Head of Test
• Adaptability and learning agility to stay up to date with Workday enhancements and evolving business needs
• Workday certifications, especially in Workday Financials or Workday Integration, are advantageous
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and financial data governance is advantageous
• Knowledge of advanced Workday integrations such as Workday Studio and APIs is advantageous
• Previous experience in Finance, Accounting, or IT supporting financial applications is advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Workday Financials SME, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices
• Configure and maintain Workday Financials, including business processes, security roles, and integrations
• Work closely with the Finance team to understand system requirements, streamline processes, and enhance functionality
• Manage system updates, releases, and patches, ensuring smooth adoption of new features
• Work closely with the Head of Test to ensure robust testing processes, including functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing before changes are released
• Support reporting users by ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting reporting issues, and providing guidance on report‑building best practices
• Oversee data integrity and compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Act as the escalation point for complex system issues beyond the scope of the Service Desk
• Provide training and best practice guidance to Finance and other stakeholders

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• Web

More:

Our client is seeking a skilled Workday System Administrator to join the IT organisation and support the implementation and ongoing management of Workday Financials. The role will work closely with our Finance team to ensure the system is optimised to meet business needs, with responsibility for system configuration, integrations, security, and managing system updates. User management and first‑line troubleshooting are handled by the Service Desk, while this role focuses on advanced system support, process optimisation, and strategic enhancements. We also support reporting users with best-practice guidance and data integrity, and we work closely with the Head of Test to ensure changes are tested before release into the live environment.

last updated 38 week of 2026