Senior Financial Analyst

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 131,400 - 197,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workday Bonus Plan

Annual stock grants

Job summary

Workday, Inc. seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for its Professional Services FP&A Team in Pleasanton, CA. The analyst will support monthly and quarterly financial close and forecasting activities, collaborating closely with various business units.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of finance experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $131,400 to $197,200, with potential bonuses and stock grants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related finance experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with full P&L modeling including top line analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build effective partnerships across business units.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L and high-level financial packages.
• Communicate variances to plan/budget to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Technical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday Financials

Adaptive Planning

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a finance professional to join our Professional Services FP&A Team at a Senior Financial Analyst level. The individual will assist in monthly and quarterly close and forecast activities.

Responsibilities

• Build effective partnerships across the Professional Services & Field Sales business units.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L and high-level financial package.
• Communicate variances to plan/budget to key stakeholders and collaborate across accounting, professional services, and operations teams.
• Combine quantitative and qualitative analysis to highlight business risks and opportunities and support long-term growth.
• Partner with business to accurately forecast metrics for Professional Services and Field Sales, including revenue projections and capacity expectations.
• Prepare, interpret, and communicate financial reporting, analysis, and ad‑hoc reporting to business partners within Workday.
• Become acquainted with business processes and highlight opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Support and manage ad‑hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years related Finance experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with the attitude to deliver and think ahead.
• Maturity to drive things forward and be a proactive contributor.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high‑growth environment.
• Experience with full P&L modeling including top line analysis and capacity modeling is a plus.
• Knowledge of Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning is a plus.

Location and Compensation

Primary Location: USA, CA, Pleasanton.

Base Pay Range: $131,400 USD – $197,200 USD. Additional US Locations: $111,000 USD – $197,200 USD.

Additional compensation may include a Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience. Workday will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters or placement agencies that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process.