Workday Financial Analyst

Scoular; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

Annual incentive opportunities

401k match

12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and W

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Scoular is seeking a Workday Financials Analyst to support Workday Financials projects and initiatives aligned with prioritized goals and the Workday roadmap. The role contributes to system enhancements, process improvements, governance, and ongoing optimization through hands-on Workday Financials experience and strong problem‑solving skills.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support testing and data validation, document controls, manage help desk issues, and assist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, or related business systems, preferably including Workday Financials.
• Understanding of financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business assets, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to support projects and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with root causes and scalable solutions.
• Highly attentive to detail, accountable, and delivering results.
• Agile, adaptable and collaborative with critical thinking to support change.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and workstreams by recommending enhancements to configuration, functionality, and administration that align with strategic objectives, prioritized initiatives, and the Workday Financials roadmap.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, process improvements, and scalable recommendations.
• Support testing efforts, data validation, and quality assurance for new features and enhancements.
• Document controls, governance processes, and reporting solutions that support consistent system use and decision-making.
• Manage help desk ticket intake, triage, resolution, and follow-up independently to ensure timely and effective Workday Financials issue resolution.
• Support change management and user adoption, including training and stakeholder engagement.
• Support project timelines and deliverables, assisting with successful execution of upgrades and new module implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business partnering

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

About The Role

The Workday Financials Analyst supports Workday Financials projects and initiatives aligned with prioritized goals and the Workday roadmap. This role contributes to system enhancements, process improvements, change management, and ongoing optimization by applying hands‑on Workday Financials or ERP experience, financial process knowledge, cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong problem‑solving mindset.

• Support projects and workstreams by recommending enhancements to configuration, functionality, and administration that align with strategic objectives, prioritized initiatives, and the Workday Financials roadmap.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify automation opportunities, process improvements, and scalable recommendations.
• Support testing efforts, data validation, and quality assurance for new features and enhancements.
• Document controls, governance processes, and reporting solutions that support consistent system use and decision‑making.
• Manage help desk ticket intake, triage, resolution, and follow‑up independently to ensure timely and effective Workday Financials issue resolution.
• Support change management and user adoption, including training and stakeholder engagement.
• Support project timelines and deliverables, assisting with successful execution of upgrades and new module implementations.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, or related business systems, preferably including Workday Financials.
• Understanding of financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business assets, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to support projects and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills, with the ability to develop recommendations and solutions.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and develop practical, scalable solutions.
• Highly attentive to detail, accountable, and committed to delivering results.
• Agile, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to use critical thinking to support positive change.

Preferred

• Workday certifications in Business Process, Security, or related Financials areas.
• Experience with Workday modules such as Core Financials, Accounting Center, Financial Planning, Prism Analytics, Projects, Procurement, and Expenses.

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion.

In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what’s possible. We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Our Benefits

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
• This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities based on business and individual performance.