Senior Finance System Analyst - Workday

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Finance System Analyst to oversee the technical aspects of Workday Financials. This fully remote role involves collaborating with finance teams, managing system configurations, and ensuring effective utilization of financial products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Workday Finance modules and a strong background in finance or IT. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare finance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Workday Finance development and configuration.
• Expertise in at least 5 Workday Finance modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight and maintenance related to Finance and Accounting functions.
• Develop and implement best practices for Workday system use.
• Facilitate change management processes for financial products.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

Workday Finance

Job description

Overview

• Fully remote position, primary working hours within the central standard time zone (CST).

The Senior Finance System Analyst is responsible for leading the technical oversight and maintenance related to Finance and Accounting functions in the Workday Financial product suite. Works closely with the Finance, Supply Chain, and Payroll functional areas as the technical resource to analyze, suggest, and troubleshoot issues and new requests. Collaborates with other Workday System peers on cross-functional enhancements and issues.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a member of the Digital & Technology Solutions department, partnering with Finance to support configuration and maintenance of Workday Financials, Banking & Settlement, Budget, Business Assets, Expenses, FDM, Financial Accounting, Grants, Supplier Accounts, Projects, reporting, analytics, and integrations.
• Develop and implement best practices for Workday system use, including workflows, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
• Gather feedback from users, analyze workflows, and implement enhancements or customizations to meet evolving business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Perform complex Workday configuration changes, create test scripts, and conduct testing.
• Research, design, test, and implement configuration changes resulting in process improvements.
• Serve as a lead subject matter expert for Workday Financial products, applying knowledge to maintain effective system utilization and efficiency.
• Manage Workday semi-annual releases and regular updates for Finance modules.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues, seeking opportunities to enhance system processes and improve user experience.
• Facilitate change management processes, including development of release communication plans, implementation plans, and rollback plans for financial products.
• Investigate, triage, and troubleshoot escalated issues and system outages. Perform root cause analysis and apply problem resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop internal training materials to educate users on Workday Financial functionalities.
• Stay informed of Workday releases and new features, assess impacts, and recommend adoption strategies.
• Work collaboratively with technical and business stakeholders to drive the product roadmap.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

• Quality - Follow policies, adapt to changes, demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, seek quality improvements, and manage time effectively.
• Service - Respond promptly, meet commitments, respect confidentiality, communicate effectively, and consider system-wide processes.
• Partnering - Commit to the organization's mission and culture, participate actively, give and receive feedback, and support teamwork and positive change.
• Cost - Conserve resources, understand fiscal responsibility, work within budgets, and contribute to profitability.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience with Workday Finance development, configuration, reporting, support, or implementation.
• Expertise in at least 5 Workday Finance modules such as Core Financials, Banking & Settlement, Budget, etc.

Additional Requirements

• Passing driver's license and/or credit checks if required.
• Passing healthcare background checks if required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Finance operations and data management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to define requirements and develop solutions.
• Attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead stakeholders.

Work Environment & Other Details

Details about physical demands, access to information, contact groups, and other job-specific conditions follow, emphasizing the need for compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.