MUSC - Principal Workday Analyst

Summary Description: 

A leading academic medical institution is seeking a Principal Finance Systems Analyst to serve as a senior functional lead for their Workday Financials platform. This is a high-impact role supporting a complex, mission-driven environment spanning higher education, clinical operations, and research funding.

This individual will act as a strategic partner to Accounting and Finance leadership, owning system optimization, configuration, and ongoing enhancements across key Workday Financials modules.

Role Type: Perm
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: $150,000
Location/Language: United States
Requirements Description:

• 6+ years of experience supporting Workday Financials in a functional capacity

• Strong functional accounting background (Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred)

• Deep expertise with Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM) design, governance, and reporting implications

• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday Financials modules, including several of the following:

  • Cash & Banking

  • Customer Accounts

  • Business Assets

  • Budgets

  • Grants

• Proven experience partnering with Accounting stakeholders in complex organizations

• Experience supporting Workday in post-implementation production environments

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and operational finance processes

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment aligned to Eastern Time business hours

Tasks Description: -

• Serve as the functional lead for Workday Financials , supporting configuration, enhancements, and production support across core finance modules

• Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and Grants teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions

• Provide subject matter expertise across Workday Financials, with emphasis on:

  • Cash & Banking

  • Customer Accounts

  • Business Assets

  • Budgets

  • Grants

• Lead design and governance of the Foundation Data Model (FDM) , ensuring alignment with accounting structure, reporting, and compliance needs

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including system optimization, automation, and process standardization

• Support month-end, year-end, audit, and compliance activities from a systems perspective

• Troubleshoot functional issues, manage system testing, and support Workday releases and new feature adoption

• Collaborate with technical teams, integrations teams, and external partners as needed

Team Contact: View email address on next-ventures.com