Senior Workday Financial Systems Administrator

Senior Workday Financial Systems AdministratorOverviewAn established and growing organization is seeking a Senior Workday Financial Systems Administrator to support and evolve its enterprise financial systems environment. This role will be responsible for the ongoing administration, enhancement, and optimization of Workday Financials, while partnering cross-functionally to improve financial operations, reporting, and scalability.This position requires a blend of technical expertise within Workday Financials and strong functional knowledge across finance and accounting processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and leading system-related initiatives that drive efficiency and business value.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary point of ownership for the Workday Financials platformOversee system configuration, maintenance, enhancements, and performance optimizationCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunitiesSupport core financial modules such as general accounting, payables, receivables, procurement, expenses, assets, and cash managementMaintain and enhance business processes, workflows, and system security configurationsDevelop and manage reporting solutions, including dashboards and calculated fields, to support business insights and decision-makingLead system update cycles, including testing, validation, and rollout of new featuresMonitor system integrations and coordinate issue resolution with internal and external partnersEnsure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data governance standardsDrive continuous improvement efforts focused on system efficiency, scalability, and user experienceProvide guidance and support to less experienced team members and business usersContribute to broader finance systems initiatives and long-term roadmap planningQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems5+ years of experience administering Workday Financials in a complex environmentStrong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and enterprise system workflowsExperience with Workday configuration, security, and reporting toolsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and deliver effective solutionsStrong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyPreferred ExperienceWorkday certificationsExposure to planning or budgeting tools within Workday Adaptive PlanningFamiliarity with system integrations and data exchange frameworksExperience operating in multi-entity or rapidly evolving business environmentsKnowledge of compliance frameworks or regulated environmentsPrior experience mentoring or supporting team developmentWhat Success Looks LikeA stable, efficient, and scalable financial systems environmentStreamlined processes with increased automationEnhanced reporting capabilities for business stakeholdersStrong user adoption and satisfactionOngoing identification and implementation of system improvements