Business Systems Analyst - Workday Financials

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Tech Job in Pleasanton, CA is looking for a Business System Analyst to drive process improvements in Finance. Collaborate with finance teams to analyze business problems, recommend solutions, and ensure successful adjustments to Workday systems.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with financial applications and a strong understanding of Workday, with responsibilities including mentoring, project management, and system testing. Join a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Business Analyst experience supporting finance teams.
• 5+ years of experience with financial applications implementation and administration.
• 3+ years of experience with Workday Financials.

Responsibilities

• Drive process and system improvements enabling the finance organization.
• Facilitate review sessions with functional owners and end-user representatives.
• Assist project team during user acceptance testing (UAT).

Skills

Business Analyst experience

Workday Financials

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you’re building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workday on Workday (or “WOW”) is part of our Workday Business Technology organization. The team provides technology services to our financial, payroll, and human resource functions. We partner with our business partners to provide an outstanding experience within Workday’s application. In addition to these services, we’re fortunate to have a strong partnership with our Workday product development team around improvements and future design considerations for our own product. Our partnership allows us to align and influence the core value proposition for Workday while directly supporting our workmates.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business System Analyst (BSA) to join our WOW Finance team. In this role, you will be working closely with our Finance teams to drive process and system improvements that will help enable the finance organization and drive scale. This role will provide technical mentorship, be hands on, respond to reporting /analytics requests, provide project management, build and manage various integrations, and work independently but closely with the functional financial business partners. This role will partner closely with our Workday Product team to help with customer zero rollout of key agents / features.

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will participate in analyzing business problems and recommending solutions that improve automation and efficiency. This will involve evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet the strategic needs of the business. The BSA will be responsible for ensuring successful maintenance and configuration of new Workday solutions, including redesigning existing features, while also understanding and recommending the optimized approach for implementing new features.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with your Business Finance, Tax, & Treasury business partners to understand business processes, goals and gaps
• Drive the planning, prioritization, design, development and deployment of new projects & system improvements in Workday
• Leverage business knowledge and expertise to find opportunities for process improvements
• Participate in the change management and launch support processes of any new and modification of existing configuration
• Facilitate review sessions with functional owners, domain experts and end-user representatives
• Coordinate and perform system testing to ensure requirements are met
• Assist project team during user acceptance testing (UAT); including tracking issues through to resolution and securing end user acceptance signoff

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional Business Analyst experience supporting finance teams and processes
• 5+ years of experience with the implementation and administration of financial applications.
• 3+ years of experience with Workday Financials

Other Qualifications

• Experience detailing and analyzing processes, procedures, and/or policies
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies, applications, and solutions. Ability to take takeaways and share with others to improve the overall skill of the team.
• Ability to understand common issues and mentor others to drive work down to the most appropriate level of support.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, teammate with validated multi‑tasking, time management & organization
• Interpersonal, teamwork, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Previous consulting experience either as a consultant with a consulting company or an internal consultant, a plus
• Ability to help define team processes, make recommendations regarding areas of improvement.
• Open to 50% reporting to our Pleasanton or Atlanta, GA office.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $144,000 USD - $216,000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $121,600 USD - $216,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.