Workday System Administrator - Finance

Location: Blairgowrie and Rattray

Our client is seeking a skilled  Workday System Administrator  working within the IT organisation to support the implementation and ongoing management of our  Workday Financials application . This individual will serve as the  subject matter expert (SME),  and system administrator, working closely with our Finance team to ensure the system is optimised to meet business needs.
The role will be responsible for system configuration, integrations, security, and managing system updates, ensuring that Workday Financials aligns with business requirements and operates efficiently. User management and first-line troubleshooting will be handled by the Service Desk; this role will focus on advanced system support, process optimisation, and strategic enhancements. Additionally, the Workday System Administrator will support reporting needs by assisting users with report-building best practices and ensuring data integrity, rather than generating reports directly.
The Workday System Administrator will also work closely with the Head of Test to ensure that all changes and updates undergo appropriate testing before being released into the live environment.
What you'll be doing
Act as the Workday Financials SME, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices
Configure and maintain Workday Financials, including business processes, security roles, and integrations
Work closely with the Finance team to understand system requirements, streamline processes, and enhance functionality
Manage system updates, releases, and patches, ensuring smooth adoption of new features
Work closely with the Head of Test to ensure robust testing processes are in place, including functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing before any changes or updates are released
Support reporting users by ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting reporting issues, and providing guidance on report-building best practices
Oversee data integrity and compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements
Act as the escalation point for complex system issues beyond the scope of the Service Desk
Provide training and best practice guidance to Finance and other stakeholders
What you'll bring to the role
Must have:
Strong?configuration skills?in Workday, including?security,?business processes,?calculated fields,?custom reports,?account posting rules, and?integrations

Experience with ?finance operations and processes, such as?general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, procurement, expenses and financial reporting
Strong configuration skills in Workday, including security, business processes, and integrations
Knowledge of Workday integrations (EIBs, Workday Web Services, etc.)

Experience with finance operations and processes, such as general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, procurement, and financial reporting
Understanding of data structures and Workday reporting capabilities to effectively support end users

Experience with testing best practices, including UAT, regression testing, and change control
Ability to lead system improvements and drive automation
Understanding of compliance requirements, including financial regulations and audits
Strong communication skills – ability to translate technical details into business language
Problem-solving mindset – proactive in identifying and resolving system issues
Stakeholder management – comfortable working closely with Finance, IT, Testing, and external partners
Analytical thinking – capable of understanding financial data and optimizing system outputs
Attention to detail – ensuring system accuracy, compliance, and integrity
Collaboration skills – ability to work effectively with the Head of Test to maintain a structured and reliable testing process
Adaptability and learning agility – ability to stay up to date with Workday enhancements and evolving business needs
Advantageous:
Workday certifications, especially in Workday Financials or Workday Integration
Knowledge of cloud security principles and financial data governance
Knowledge of advanced Workday integrations (Workday Studio, APIs, etc.)
Previous experience in Finance, Accounting, or IT supporting financial applications