Analyst III, Workday ERP

Wipfli; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an Analyst III, Enterprise Resource Planning, to gather and analyze business requirements and implement ERP solutions, with a focus on Workday. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with architects and QA, and mentor other analysts to deliver scalable, high-impact outcomes.

Under direction of the ERP Manager, you will drive from requirements to implementation, ensuring quality and timely delivery while staying current with market practices and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or an IT-related major, business, finance or accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Workday PSA and Financials modules.
• IIBA certification or equivalent with business analysis focus.
• Five+ years of job-related experience, including 3+ years with Workday.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with leaders and teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Lead development of business cases and requirements documentation aligned to system strategy.
• Drive end-to-end delivery from requirements to implementation and post-deployment optimization.
• Ensure quality and consistency of deliverables with project standards.
• Collaborate with architects, QA, and technical teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Analyze current processes to identify improvements, automation, and user experience enhancements in Workday.
• Stay current on market trends and best practices to recommend improvements.
• Mentor and support development of other analysts.

Skills

Workday experience

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Workday PSA

Workday Financials

Job description

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Requisition Number: 2026-8316

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning, the Analyst III, Enterprise Resource Planning gathers information and data, analyzes and documents business and technical requirements, identifies and implements business process improvements and technology solutions, assists in the preparation and finalization of business case documents, and executes cross-functional initiatives in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, project teams, IT, vendors, and architects to gather, validate, and translate business requirements into effective, scalable solutions.
• Lead the development of business cases and requirements documentation, ensuring alignment to system strategy, organizational goals, and potential impacts of system changes or upgrades.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of solutions, from requirements through implementation and post-deployment optimization, ensuring outcomes are delivered efficiently, on time, and aligned to business objectives.
• Ensure quality and consistency of deliverables, including requirements, test strategies, and risk assessments, in alignment with established project standards.
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects, QA, and technical teams to translate requirements into solution designs, validate system performance, and support successful implementation.
• Analyze current business processes and systems to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, automation, and enhanced user experience, particularly within Workday.
• Stay current on market trends, customer needs, and industry best practices, leveraging insights from peers and external networks to recommend continuous improvements.
• Mentor and support the development of other analysts, promoting continuous learning of business processes, systems, and technical capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or an IT related major, business, finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience
• Experience with Workday PSA and Financials modules.
• IIBA certification or demonstrated equivalent with business analysis focus
• Five+ years of job-related experience, including 3+ years of experience with Workday
• Large group meeting facilitation
• Heavy business analysis or systems analysis concentration
• Business process or system design/implementation
• Demonstrated preference for taking initiative and ownership of business analysis deliverables and other relevant project deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand internal stakeholder's priorities, challenges, methods, and processes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• System life cycle management experience
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Time and Expense and other Workday modules
• Workday PRO Certifications
• Software systems selection experience
• Project Management or project coordination experience
• Experience with Workday PSA, Financials, Adaptive Planning, Time and Expense and other Workday modules

Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $88,000 to $132,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

“Wipfli” is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.