Job Description:
Senior Analyst, Workday Financials
Office of Information Technology
The Senior Analyst, Workday Financials is a critical, high-impact role at Brown University, serving as the primary Workday functional and technical expert for the Workday Financial Management suite.
This role blends deep hands-on configuration expertise with a positive, collaborative partnership style across Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Projects, Post-Award Grant Accounting, and Budgets. As a proactive problem-solver, you will design and maintain robust financial configurations that ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Workday best practices.
Beyond day-to-day delivery, this position enthusiastically champions the Workday Financials roadmap, driving feature adoption and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and data integrity across the University’s financial operations.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
3–5 years of direct, hands-on experience configuring Workday Financial Management (Core Financials, Projects, Post-Award Grants, Procurement).
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, Uniform Guidance, etc.) and how they map to Workday configuration.
Demonstrated proficiency in Workday reporting.
Experience collaborating with external technical teams on integration requirements.
Technical & Functional Skills
Expertise with Workday Finance configuration.
Ability to translate business and accounting requirements into effective Workday BP designs.
Knowledge of Workday Strategic Sourcing and Workday Procurement a plus.
Core Competencies
Demonstrated ability to apply a systems thinking mindset to problem-solving, ensuring that solutions balance user experience, cross-functional impact, and long-term business objectives.
Detail-oriented problem solver with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Capable of working independently while providing guidance to functional colleagues.
Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Continuous learner who embraces change and drives adoption of new features.
Desired Certifications
Workday Financials Certification (R2R, P2P, or C2C).
Workday Pro Financial Reporting Certification.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification is required.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-02-27Job Posting Title:
Senior Analyst, Workday FinancialsDepartment:
Office of Information TechnologyGrade:
Grade 10Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
Remote
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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What We Do
Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies. With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, Brown is a leading research university that maintains a particular commitment to exceptional undergraduate instruction. Brown’s vibrant, diverse community consists of about 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 490 medical school students, more than 5,000 summer, visiting, and online students, and over 700 faculty members. Brown students come from all 50 states and more than 115 countries. Undergraduates pursue bachelor’s degrees in more than 70 concentrations, ranging from Egyptology to cognitive neuroscience. Anything’s possible at Brown—the university’s commitment to undergraduate freedom means students must take responsibility as architects of their courses of study. Brown University has 51 doctoral programs and 28 master’s programs. The broad scope of options vary from interdisciplinary opportunities in molecular pharmacology and physiology to a master’s program in acting and directing through the Brown/Trinity Repertory Consortium. Around the world, nearly 90,000 Brown alumni are - in the words of Brown’s charter - leading lives of “usefulness and reputation” in every imaginable field of endeavor. Through events around the globe, reunions on campus, career resources, a host of online connections, and other services, the Brown Alumni Association fosters and supports a vibrant alumni community, wherever its members may be
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