Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Relativity; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to enhance internal applications within the CFO organization. This pivotal role requires expertise in Workday Financials and a robust understanding of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and problem-solving, collaborating with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing ERP systems and financial applications.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, especially revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Workday administrator tasks, including reporting and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Skills

Workday Financials

Financial Reporting

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or MIS

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Posting Type

Remote/Hybrid

Job Overview

Relativity is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to oversee and enhance our internal applications within the CFO organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in administering and configuring Workday Financials, with a strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting processes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and develop innovative solutions.

The role reports to the Director of Financial Systems. While candidates based in the Chicago area are preferred, remote applicants will also be considered.

Job Description and Requirements

Job Responsibilities

1. Ownership of standard Workday administrator tasks, including: building reports and dashboards, configuring business process definitions, enabling integrations, maintaining setup data, assessing and executing feature adoption, and regression testing new releases.
2. Translate business requirements into functional specifications and designs to develop scalable solutions.
3. Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to support and transform business processes.
4. Identify opportunities for improvement proactively and manage the financial system impact of new programs from design to post-deployment support.
5. Maintain data integrity across all system integrations and workflows.
6. Provide service-oriented support with strong interpersonal skills, always considering user experience.
7. Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including architectural and functional designs, business requirements, process flows, test scripts, and training materials.
8. Manage system-related controls in accordance with reporting, audit, and control objectives.
9. Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
10. Demonstrate a consistent commitment to company values.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing ERP systems and financial applications, preferably Workday Financials.
• Experience configuring complex requirements and leading optimization projects, including workflow enhancements, managing integrations, and developing reporting solutions.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, especially revenue recognition.

Relativity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The position offers a competitive total compensation package, including base salary, annual bonus, and long-term incentives.

The salary range for this role is between $88,000 and $132,000. The final salary will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Typically, hiring will not be at the top of the range to allow for future salary growth.