Financial Systems Analyst

Great Hearts Academies • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, support, and continuous improvement of Workday Financial Management. This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Payroll, Shared Services, and People/HR teams to maintain system integrity, administer security, troubleshoot issues, support integrations, improve business processes, and deliver reporting solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong Workday expertise with a solid accounting foundation and the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on Workday Financial Management experience.
• Experience supporting Workday Financial Management is required.
• Proficiency in functional areas such as Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Banking & Settlement, Projects, Grants, Reporting, or Payroll is highly desirable.
• Experience with Workday security administration, business process configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting errors.
• Experience supporting EIBs and Workday integration monitoring and issue resolution.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, business process improvement, and internal controls.
• Strong requirements gathering, testing, documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and employee data with appropriate confidentiality and security awareness.
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Great Hearts and to responsible stewardship of resources in service to students and schools.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial or systems information for non-finance audiences.
• Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and a high standard of accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, multi-entity and multi-state environment.
• Service orientation, collaborative problem solving, and the ability to build trust across schools, regions, and functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; advanced Excel capability is expected for finance leadership and analytical roles.
• Must possess or obtain applicable fingerprint clearance if required by assignment, state, or campus access expectations.
• Requires but is not limited to sitting, standing, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to approximately 15 pounds.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Workday training or certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Workday Financial Management business processes, security, and configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system errors, workflow issues, approval routing problems, and data integrity concerns.
• Configure and maintain foundational financial data, including cost centers, spend categories, accounts, worktags, and organizational structures.
• Implement and maintain business process controls, validations, and workflow enhancements.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and data extracts.
• Support, troubleshoot, and validate Workday integrations, including EIBs and external system interfaces.
• Manage security roles, user access, and periodic access reviews.
• Gather requirements, document solutions, test enhancements, and support Workday releases and production support activities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• A competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level