Workday Business Systems Analyst (Finance)

Workday Talent Hub; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday Talent Hub is seeking an experienced Workday Business Systems Analyst (FIN) to support financial reporting, analytics, and operational updates for a mission‑driven organization focused on research, safety, and standards development.

The role will build and maintain custom Workday Finance reports and dashboards, translate business requirements into actionable solutions, and collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and leadership to ensure data accuracy and governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Finance reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, FP&A, Fixed Assets.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with requirements gathering and process documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Adaptive or Prism Analytics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom Workday Finance reports and dashboards (Report Writer, Report Designer, Prism Analytics).
• Translate business requirements into accurate, actionable reporting solutions.
• Execute business‑as‑usual Finance updates (Expense Items, Worktags, Ledger Accounts, etc.).
• Configure Spend Categories, Cost Centers, and related structures in Workday and Adaptive.
• Validate and reconcile data across multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and leadership stakeholders.
• Maintain strong data governance and documentation practices.
• Provide end‑user training and support.

Skills

Workday Finance reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Requirements gathering

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or IS

Tools

Report Writer

Report Designer

Prism Analytics

Adaptive

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Workday Business Systems Analyst (FIN) to support financial reporting, analytics, and operational updates for a mission‑driven organization focused on research, safety, and standards development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom Workday Finance reports and dashboards (Report Writer, Report Designer, Prism Analytics).
• Translate business requirements into accurate, actionable reporting solutions.
• Execute business‑as‑usual Finance updates (Expense Items, Worktags, Ledger Accounts, etc.).
• Configure Spend Categories, Cost Centers, and related structures in Workday and Adaptive.
• Validate and reconcile data across multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and leadership stakeholders.
• Maintain strong data governance and documentation practices.
• Provide end‑user training and support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Finance reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, FP&A, Fixed Assets.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with requirements gathering and process documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Adaptive or Prism Analytics experience is a plus.