Business Systems Analyst - Workday Financials

Ensign Services•Irvine, CA

5h•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Systems Analyst - Workday Financials to join our team. As a key member of our Finance-based business support department, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and maintaining our Workday Financials system to support our financial operations and strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5+ years in business analysis, technical analysis, product delivery, or a similar role within a technology-driven environment with heavy emphasis on business process and stakeholder collaboration.
Proven experience as a Workday Financials Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, processes, and best practices.
In-depth knowledge of Workday Financials configuration and functionality.
Experience with system implementation, configuration, and maintenance.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Workday Financials certification

Responsibilities

Partner with Finance and Payroll stakeholders to document business needs and translate them into functional specifications for technical teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and other stakeholders, to gather business requirements and translate them into Workday Financials solutions.
Configure, maintain, and enhance the Workday Financials system to meet evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Financials, providing guidance and support to end users and troubleshooting system issues.
Develop and execute test plans, conduct system testing, and oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure system reliability and accuracy.
Monitor system support (help desk) tickets, document new requests, triage and document issues and communicate with end users timely.
Participate in system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, evaluating their impact on existing configurations and processes.
Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including process flows, user guides, and training materials.
Collaborate with vendors and consultants as needed to implement new modules or functionality.
Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement, recommending and implementing system enhancements and best practices.
Stay current with industry trends, Workday updates, and financial system advancements to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.