Financial Systems Analyst

Shake Shack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team at a leading hospitality brand as a Senior Analyst of Financial Systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of Workday Financials and Adaptive, ensuring that foundational data supports finance and procurement activities. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be key as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance system functionality. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including weekly pay, performance bonuses, and comprehensive insurance options. Be part of a company that stands for something good and makes a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses

Shake Shack Meal Discounts

Exclusive corporate discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive is essential.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and daily activities of Workday Financials and Adaptive.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for process optimization and enhancements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Certification in Financial Systems (e.g., Workday)

Tools

Workday Financials

Workday Adaptive

Alteryx

Job description

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first!

At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're committed to always doing the right thing. As one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands, we're all about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. We offer endless learning opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact on our business, restaurants, and communities. As a member of the #ShackFam, you’ll have access to hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential, all in a fun and inclusive environment.

Join us and Be a Part of Something Good.

Senior Analyst of Financial Systems

The Analyst, Financial Systems is primarily responsible for overseeing the ongoing maintenance and day-to-day activities of Workday Financials (Finance and Procurement) and Workday Adaptive (Financial Planning) with a secondary focus on process optimization utilizing systems such as Alteryx.

The Analyst, Financial Systems is a self-motivated, adaptive, quick learner who can manage and prioritize an evolving workload in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have a highly analytical and questioning mindset, strong work ethic, extreme attention to detail and a desire for continuous process improvement. The Analyst, Financial Systems will be able to work well across functions and form relationships throughout the Company to facilitate involvement in Company-wide processes and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Ongoing Maintenance and day-to-day activities of Workday Financials and Adaptive
Perform ongoing maintenance and day-to-day activities in Workday Financials and Adaptive to maintain foundational data and configuration to support normal finance, accounting, and financial planning business activities.

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to the Controllership and FP&A team on Workday, Adaptive, and Alteryx functionality and capabilities.
• Coordinate directly with off-shore resources engaged by the Company (Deloitte Application Management Services).
• Monitor and action on tickets submitted from the business with questions, break-fixes, enhancement requests, etc.
• Maintain Workday business processes for finance and procurement activities (including definitions, condition rules, business process flows, validation rules, notifications and help text).
• Manage and perform certain master data maintenance activities, including liaising with key stakeholders to appropriately govern updates to certain types of master data such as GL accounts and spend categories.
• Coordinate and/or execute necessary testing of any development and configuration changes, including unit testing, regression testing and end-to-end testing, obtaining appropriate sign-off by stakeholders.
• Partner with stakeholders and IT as data governance policies and procedures are developed for data maintained in and impacting Workday Financials.
• Create simple reports to support the needs of the Controllership team, including gathering report requirements, configuration and testing.
• Ensure the Controllership team has a comprehensive understanding of the financial systems to perform their job responsibilities. Provide direction to other users in interpreting information, monitoring accuracy, and suggesting changes/improvement to the system.

Process Optimization and Cross-functional Projects
Liaise with IT and key stakeholders to participate in system enhancements, upgrades and modifications across multiple process areas and segments. Act as a representative of the Controllership team in possible larger cross-functional projects and initiatives impacting Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive, and Alteryx.

• Understand Workday products, features, and updates, including weekly updates and new version releases, to provide input and recommendation on which are relevant for Shake Shack business needs.
• Make recommendations on new enhancements per Controllership team business requirements.
• Assist in execution of Company’s Adoption Planning Roadmap per the Controllership team’s business requirements.
• Create Workday brainstorms and coordinate internal voting for product gaps.
• Serve as a strategic business partner working with the Controllership team to assist in implementation of identified process optimization opportunities.
• Assist in the facilitation of gathering Workday and/or Alteryx requirements and ensuring requirements are captured, documented, and communicated to the relevant project team.
• Create Alteryx workflows to support the optimization needs of the Controllership team, including gathering report requirements, design and testing.
• Liaise with third-party consultants, system implementers, IT and other key stakeholders, as needed.

Benefits at Shake Shack:

A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively:

• Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
• Shake Shack Meal Discounts
• Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
• 401k Plan with Company Match*
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
• Development and Growth Opportunities

*Eligibility criteria applies

Pay Range - $54,830.00 - $88,265.00 *The salary paid to a successful applicant will depend on the applicant’s experience, qualifications, business needs and resources, and the candidate’s location.

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About Us

Beginning as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts. A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality. Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy that we "Stand for Something Good."

Shake Shack is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.