Finance System Analyst IV

Premera Blue Cross; Washington; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Premera Blue Cross in Washington state seeks a Finance Systems Analyst IV to proactively solve complex Finance process needs across the enterprise. You will maintain and support Finance Systems, act as SME for Workday Financials, and collaborate with IT, Payroll, and HR to align with programs and initiatives.

You will develop reporting, assist with upgrades, and contribute to data accuracy, documentation, and training. Strong Workday experience and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related area (required).
• Six years of experience as a Workday Financial System Analyst or similar role (required).
• Experience with Workday Financials (preferred).
• Reporting tools experience within Workday or similar (preferred).
• Exposure to AI applications (preferred).
• CPA certification (preferred).
• GAAP and Statutory Accounting collaboration experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, administer and support Finance Systems and related systems in line with Finance programs and initiatives.
• Serve as SME for Finance business processes and Workday functionality.
• Develop and maintain a reporting repository and support analytics requests.
• Enhance Workday Financials processes and reporting.
• Research new functionalities and stay informed on best practices.

Skills

Workday Financials

Finance systems

Reporting & analytics

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related area

Tools

Workday Financials

Reporting tools

Job description

Workforce Classification:

Telecommuter

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The Finance System Analyst IV works proactively and creatively to solve complex Finance process needs through enterprise-wide, cross functional collaboration. The individual will be instrumental in the maintenance, administration, and support of our Finance Systems, ensuring alignment with our financial programs, goals, and initiatives.

What you will do:

• This position is responsible for the maintenance, administration and support of Finance Systems, and ancillary systems, alignment with Finance programs, goals and initiatives.
• Finance Systems Analyst IV serves as a subject matter expert (SME) related to Finance business processes, systems functionality, configuration and capabilities.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a reporting repository and support reporting and analytics requests.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance Workday Financials and related processes and reporting.
• Strong ability to research new functionalities, engage with Workday Community, and remain informed of best practices.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides, process flows, and configuration documentation.
• Assist with Workday training for end users as needed.
• Participate in scheduled systems upgrades, including test plan development, regression/patch testing, and reviewing and prototyping new functionality.
• Support change management activities, including authoring user documentation and facilitating training sessions.
• Gather and qualify business requirements and recommend solutions in collaboration with partnering teams (IT, Payroll, HR).
• Analyze existing workflows, document and streamline processes.
• Contribute to the maintenance and accuracy of systems data, in the form of data loads and audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related area or four (4) years' work experience. _(Required)_
• Six years of experience as a Workday Financial System Analyst or similar role. _(Required)_
• Experience with Workday Financials. _(Preferred)_
• Reporting tool experience within Workday or similar. _(Preferred)_
• Exposure to AI applications. _(Preferred)_
• CPA certification. _(Preferred)_
• Hands-on experience working with GAAP and Statutory Accounting teams. _(Preferred)_

What you will gain:

• Opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Financials and finance systems.
• Experience leading process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system optimization.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance, IT, Payroll, and HR teams.
• Hands-on involvement in system upgrades, testing, documentation, and change management.
• Ability to support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and strengthen technical finance expertise.

Physical Requirements:

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation: This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of rewards, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, includ