Workday Financial Principal Analyst

Description
The Principal Workday Analyst, a subject matter expert, is responsible for evaluating, designing, and executing solutions that maximize the effectiveness of the Workday platform. This position is directly involved in system evaluation and analysis resulting in operational improvements within the Finance vertical. Reporting and Analysis, Business Process Configuration including documentation and governance models. Completes business requirements document to outline the requirements and the technical solution.

Complete change request models and present to change control for feedback, approval, and adjustments to design. Design dashboards and other data visualization tools for the business users. Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills. Possesses the intellectual curiosity needed to identify/seek opportunities for continuous improvement. Ability to analyze, consolidate and present large amounts of data in a manner that promotes action and is a concise solution.

All other duties as assigned. Provides support or manages analysts in Work Day platform. Mentors' analysts to provide robust analyst and technical solutions to business problems. Reviews business requirements to ensure accuracy. Provides Level of Work estimates for projects. Facilitates projects to ensure completion. The candidate should have expert functional understanding of operational and technical aspects within their area of expertise to independently and effectively, design, troubleshoot and resolve reported complex system issues.

This role must effectively collaborate with customers, peers, technical, and operations staff to assist with solving complex business problems.

Skills

workday finance, configuration, sustainment

Top Skills Details

workday finance,configuration,sustainment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Experience:

6 + years' Workday Sustainment experience in configuration or implementor with a Partner preferably. 6+ years business operations experience in vertical area.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Certifications and other relevant background:
Work Day Pro certification or Implementation certification from Partner a plus. Willing to attain Work Day Pro certification within 12 months of hire. Background in identifying, designing, testing, and deploying business operations processes, procedures, and best practices. Previous experience at Workday Implementation Partner and/or Healthcare or University experience a plus. Experience in following areas:
Cash & Banking, Customer Accounts, Business Assets, Budgets, FDM, Financial Accounting and Grants. Must have solid FDM knowledge and experience. Must have an Accounting background. Controller experience and/or CPA License preferred.

Experience Level

Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
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