Systems Manager

Real Chemistry • Boston, MA

3h • $110 - $130 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.
Job Summary:
Real Chemistry is looking for a Systems Manager to join our growing team! This role will partner closely with our FP&A team to own & maintain the Workday Adaptive system. This role plays a crucial part of our financial operations.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (configuration, reporting, modeling, forecasting)
• Experience building and maintaining data integrations between financial planning tools and other enterprise systems
• Proficiency in database management and data mapping techniques
• Experience with business intelligence tools and reporting/dashboard development
• Understanding of financial data modeling and forecasting methodologies
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Workday HCM, general ledger platforms, and related financial software
• Understanding of FP&A processes, budgeting, and planning cycles
• Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger concepts
• Familiarity with internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to collaborate across departments (Finance, IT, Operations)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner of Workday Adaptive Planning, providing daily system support, administration, and maintenance
• Oversee system performance to ensure financial operations run efficiently and accurately while supporting scalable business growth
• Manage modeling activities including changes to hierarchies, dimensional fields, and business rules
• Configure and maintain business process workflows, custom fields, and integrations
• Identify areas for system optimization and process improvements
• Own and maintain data integrations for Adaptive Planning
• Maintain data integrity and enforce data mapping with enterprise systems
• Create, design, and maintain reports, dashboards, and calculated fields based on stakeholder requirements
• Partner with FP&A, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to implement application improvements and align solutions with business requirements
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear business value
• Troubleshoot system issues through partnerships with IT and resolve operational concerns
• Partner with stakeholders on system audits and maintenance of controls and documentation for compliance
• Develop and maintain system documentation, user manuals, and training materials
• Provide training and ongoing support to end-users on Adaptive Planning best practices, reporting tools, and system functionalities
• Support teams through recurring planning operations and analyze technical opportunities to improve processes

Benefits

• Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.
• Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
• Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

What This Job Offers

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