Workday Financials Analyst

Workday Talent Hub; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday Talent Hub is seeking a detail-oriented Workday Finance Integrations & Automation Analyst to support the Finance Department’s technology ecosystem. This role analyzes, supports, and optimizes accounting systems, ensuring smooth integrations and driving automation initiatives that improve efficiency and data accuracy.

You will serve as a liaison between Accounting and Technology teams, manage user access, troubleshoot issues, and lead incident management for third-party applications,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of related experience in accounting systems, finance operations, or technology support.
• Proficiency with Workday Financial application, spreadsheets, and macros.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 2 support for finance-related applications, troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
• Manage user access (activations/deactivations) and respond to internal/external system inquiries.
• Lead incident management for third-party applications, coordinating with IT/IS teams as needed.
• Create, track, and elevate support tickets.
• Identify, implement, and support automation tools, AI solutions, and system integrations.
• Analyze accounting processes to uncover opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support system upgrades, including testing, implementation, and communication.
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and maintain system uptime.
• Develop and maintain documentation: policies and procedures, training materials, user guides.
• Gather user feedback and track system performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday Financial application

Spreadsheets & macros

Job description

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Workday Finance Integrations & Automation Analyst to support the Finance Department’s technology ecosystem. This role plays a critical part in analyzing, supporting, and optimizing accounting systems, ensuring smooth integrations, and driving automation initiatives that improve efficiency and data accuracy.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Workday Finance Integrations & Automation Analyst to support the Finance Department’s technology ecosystem. This role plays a critical part in analyzing, supporting, and optimizing accounting systems, ensuring smooth integrations, and driving automation initiatives that improve efficiency and data accuracy.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

You will serve as a key liaison between Accounting and Technology teams, helping maintain system performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Support & Operations

• Serve as Tier 2 support for finance-related applications, troubleshooting and resolving system issues


• Manage user access (activations/deactivations) and respond to internal and external system inquiries


• Lead incident management for third-party applications, coordinating with IT/IS teams as needed


• Create, track, and elevate support tickets

Integrations & Automation

• Identify, implement, and support automation tools, AI solutions, and system integrations


• Analyze accounting processes to uncover opportunities for efficiency improvements


• Support system upgrades, including testing, implementation, and communication

Data & Process Governance

• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and maintain system uptime


• Support compliance with IT controls and governance standards


• Develop and maintain documentation, including:
  
  
  
  • Policies and procedures
  
  
  • Training materials
  
  
  • User guides
  
  
  
  

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a liaison between accounting users and technology teams


• Gather user feedback and track system performance metrics


• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights

What We Are Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong customer service mindset

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in:
  
  
  
  • Workday Financial application support
  
  
  • Spreadsheets and macros
  
  
  • Financial and accounting systems
  
  
  
  


• Familiarity with system integrations, automation tools, or AI solutions is a plus

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required


• 2+ years of related experience in accounting systems, finance operations, or technology support preferred