Workday Financials Analyst

Location: Chicago, New YorkDepartment: Accounting & FinanceExperience Level: Experience ProfessionalsContact: Elizabeth DennehyJob ID: REQ8362ROLE OVERVIEWIn the role of Associate, Financial Information Systems, the employee will be responsible for the following: • Support the administration, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Financial Information Systems, including Workday Financials and related applications• Assist with the configuration and support of Workday Business Processes and custom validations • Provide functional support across Workday Core Financials, Suppliers, Banking, Business Assets, Procurement, and Expenses • Troubleshoot system and process issues, perform root cause analysis, and help implement practical solutions • Support new releases, enhancements, and testing activities, including validation of configuration changes of supported applications• Maintain process documentation and help ensure data accuracy, consistency, and strong operational controls • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to improve processes, enhance the end-user experience and implement AI-driven solutions • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency• Support day-to-day user requests and contribute to well-governed Financial Information System environment • Demonstrate familiarity with security governance and its impact on financial processes and accessQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:In order to effectively represent the Company and communicate with clients, the employee must be someone who has: • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills • Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy • Solid understanding of Workday Business Processes and custom validations • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Process improvement orientated with an interest in learning and applying AI-enabled tools• Energetic with team player mentality• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:• 4-year degree • 1–2 years of hands-on experience supporting or administering Workday Financials• Experience with Workday Business Process configuration and custom validations• Familiarity with Workday security governance • Workday certification(s) preferred • Proficiency with MS Office is required • Hedge fund, asset management, or other financial services experience preferred