Lead Workday Financials Analyst - Los Angeles, CA

Atoms • Los Angeles, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Workday Platform team is focused on building scalable, efficient, and user-friendly systems and processes to support our growing team. We’re looking for a Lead Workday Financials Analyst to own the configuration and evolution of our Workday Financials platform. This role combines hands-on system expertise with end-to-end ownership of enhancements, partnering closely with Finance and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient solutions.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of Workday Financials experience
• Strong hands-on configuration across core modules (GL, AP, AR)
• Experience leading projects or workstreams
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial processes
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• A systems thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and sharp attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with experience creating reports and dashboards
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide, train, and support end users.
• Workday configuration and maintenance
• Stakeholder management (working with Finance and Leadership)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with integrations, Prism, or Adaptive Planning
• Experience in global or high-growth environments
• Experience in full lifecycle implementation for Workday Financials modules
• Workday Pro - Financials Reporting

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary functional leader and own configuration and support for Workday Core Financials, Procurement, and Expenses modules
• Own the Workday Financials roadmap and manage ongoing optimization. Configure and maintain: Worktags, accounting rules, business processes, and security (in partnership)
• Drive cross-functional systems projects from planning through execution, including roadmap initiatives, new feature rollouts, and process enhancements.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of enhancements (requirements → design → build → test → deploy)
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system optimization
• Support governance, production support, and release management
• Enable accurate financial reporting through strong system design
• Develop and maintain system documentation, knowledge articles, and training materials to support system users across the company.
• Lead enablement and change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Ensure system and data integrity through regular audits, privacy compliance, and collaboration with IT and Security teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Equity awards
• Annual performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed