Workday Analyst

Workday Analyst

Category: Software Development / Engineering

Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston

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Employment Type: Full Time

CGI has an immediate need for a Workday Analyst to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side‑by‑side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.

We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years.

This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA or Washington, DC. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Workday Analyst role is to support the configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance of Workday Financials modules. This role works closely with Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Tax teams to help ensure accurate financial processing and smooth system operations.

It will contribute to system configuration, testing activities, and production support while participating in Agile delivery. This position is well suited for a Workday Financials professional who has solid functional experience, strong accounting knowledge, and enjoys working collaboratively in a structured delivery environment.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience configuring Workday Financials, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Allocations, Posting Rules, and Custom Validations
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and subledger‑to‑GL posting flows
• Experience supporting end‑to‑end testing activities, including test case development, execution, and defect tracking
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery practices and Jira for user stories, backlog management, and sprint activities
• Ability to analyze system issues, support troubleshooting efforts, and assist with root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with finance and business stakeholders
• Comfortably producing clear documentation for configuration changes, testing results, and audit support
• Workday Financials training or certifications are a plus, but not required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit‑based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $83,800.00 – $.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment and include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well‑being programs

• Analytical Thinking
• Detail‑oriented
• End‑to‑End Testing
• User stories

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