Senior Workday Technology Analyst

Focus Financial Partners•St. Louis, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Focus Financial Partners is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Workday Technology Analyst to support and enhance the ongoing administration, optimization, and strategic use of the Workday platform. This role is designed for a seasoned Workday professional who brings strong functional platform expertise and who can operate as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders. The Senior Workday Technology Analyst plays a critical role as a subject matter expert (SME), leading system enhancements, resolving complex issues, and driving continuous improvement across the platform. This individual will serve as a key liaison between business partners and technical teams, translating requirements into scalable, well-governed Workday solutions in a growing, multi-entity organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience supporting, configuring, and enhancing Workday applications in a complex enterprise environment
Strong understanding of enterprise systems, data flows, and business process enablement
Demonstrated ability to lead platform enhancements and independently manage complex workstreams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Workday in a multi-entity or decentralized organization
Familiarity with Adaptive or Evisort
Experience partnering with external vendors and participating in large-scale system initiatives

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior support resource and subject matter expert (SME) for the Workday platform, resolving complex functional, data, and process-related issues across modules
Lead configuration, enhancement, and testing efforts to support evolving business needs, ensuring solutions are scalable, well-documented, and aligned with platform standards
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions, balancing usability, governance, and long-term maintainability
Drive semi-annual Workday release activities, including impact analysis, regression testing coordination, documentation updates, and deployment readiness
Design and support standard and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to improve insight, decision-making, and operational efficiency
Ensure system stability and data integrity during critical business cycles by proactively identifying risks and resolving issues
Collaborate with internal technology teams and external vendors on integrations, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and maintain system documentation, configuration standards, and best practices for consistent platform usage
Mentor junior analysts and support user adoption through training resources, job aids, and knowledge sharing