Sr Financial Systems Analyst - Adaptive Model Builder Workday
Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

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Job Description

Sitting with Workday's Finance team, with strong collaboration with the BT Enterprise Applications team, the Sr. Financial Systems Analyst role is a key member of the Corporate Finance Systems team. This role will be responsible for the technical design and implementation of new Adaptive Insights models as well as on-going enhancements and maintenance of the current system. The Sr. Financial Systems Analyst will provide project management and technical guidance, be hands on, respond to reporting /analytics requests, manage various integrations and work independently but closely with the functional Finance partners. Advanced Technical and Analytical skills are a must.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Implement new Adaptive Insights models and support on-going enhancements for all Finance teams.


* Work closely with Finance to understand functional requirements and execute them through successful implementation and testing.


* Manage projects end to end; ensure coverage of all facets of testing and a successful end-user experience.


* Evaluate business processes and develop process improvements with focus on optimizing use of Adaptive Insights.


* Provide guidance to Finance team members, Workday managers and employees on the use of financial systems.



Experience/Qualifications:

* Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience working with financial planning systems, particularly in Adaptive Insights


* Strong hands-on experience building and supporting complex planning and consolidation models


* Strong expertise and deep understanding of multi-dimensional modeling


* Ability to translate from model-building in Excel to multi-dimensional technologies


* Strong understanding of data integration between systems and/or experience working with IT


* Knowledge of ERP and Financial Planning software and ability to operate as the SME on Financial Systems


* Solid understanding of Finance, Payroll and HR business processes and their interdependencies


* Project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage Finance processes and/or technology projects


* Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex information into working Adaptive models


* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems or related area.



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