Finance System Analyst IV

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The Finance System Analyst IV works proactively and creatively to solve complex Finance process needs through enterprise-wide, cross functional collaboration. The individual will be instrumental in the maintenance, administration, and support of our Finance Systems, ensuring alignment with our financial programs, goals, and initiatives.

• This position is responsible for the maintenance, administration and support of Finance Systems, and ancillary systems, alignment with Finance programs, goals and initiatives.
• Finance Systems Analyst IV serves as a subject matter expert (SME) related to Finance business processes, systems functionality, configuration and capabilities.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a reporting repository and support reporting and analytics requests.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance Workday Financials and related processes and reporting.
• Strong ability to research new functionalities, engage with Workday Community, and remain informed of best practices.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides, process flows, and configuration documentation.
• Assist with Workday training for end users as needed.
• Participate in scheduled systems upgrades, including test plan development, regression/patch testing, and reviewing and prototyping new functionality.
• Support change management activities, including authoring user documentation and facilitating training sessions.
• Gather and qualify business requirements and recommend solutions in collaboration with partnering teams (IT, Payroll, HR).
• Analyze existing workflows, document and streamline processes.
• Contribute to the maintenance and accuracy of systems data, in the form of data loads and audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related area or four (4) years' work experience. _(Required)_
• Six years of experience as a Workday Financial System Analyst or similar role. _(Required)_
• Experience with Workday Financials. _(Preferred)_
• Reporting tool experience within Workday or similar. _(Preferred)_
• Exposure to AI applications. _(Preferred)_
• CPA certification. _(Preferred)_
• Hands-on experience working with GAAP and Statutory Accounting teams. _(Preferred)_

• Opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Financials and finance systems.
• Experience leading process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system optimization.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance, IT, Payroll, and HR teams.
• Hands-on involvement in system upgrades, testing, documentation, and change management.
• Ability to support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and strengthen technical finance expertise.

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