Senior Financial Analyst - Workday Financials Support

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About the Department:

The Finance and Technology teams enable effective accounting operations through Workday Financials. They partner closely with business users, Accounting, and external providers to maintain system performance, strengthen controls, improve reporting, and deliver process efficiencies. The team operates in a collaborative, problem-solving environment that offers exposure to financial systems, transformation initiatives, automation, analytics, and AI-driven innovation.

Core Responsibilities:

• You will provide functional support for Workday Financials.

• You will troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis.

• You will support month-end close and reporting processes.

• You will support consolidation, allocations, and currency revaluation activities.

• You will maintain support, testing, and process documentation.

• You will support user training and adoption initiatives.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• You will evaluate requirements and recommend system improvements.

• You will enhance reporting, controls, and user experience.

• You will support testing, deployment, and release activities.

• You will perform impact assessments for system changes.

• You will identify automation and AI improvement opportunities.

• You will ensure compliance with controls and audit requirements.

Team & Collaboration:

• You will partner with Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams.

• You will collaborate with business users and support providers.

• You will act as a liaison between technical and business stakeholders.

• You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience, Education & Certifications:

• Five or more years in finance systems or ERP support.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business discipline.

• Experience supporting Workday Financials or similar platforms.

• Knowledge of financial close and reporting processes.

• Experience with system enhancements, testing, and releases.

• Customer-focused stakeholder support experience.

Technical Skills:

• Strong Workday Financials or ERP expertise.

• Understanding of accounting controls and workflows.

• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Excel, and AI tools.

• Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery and issue management.

• Fluency in English; additional languages are beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and organization.

• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.

• Professional judgment and confidentiality awareness.

• Curiosity for automation and process improvement.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Transport facility
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.