Senior Financial Analyst

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

We are business finance professionals who are passionate about supporting our business both strategically and with rigor. We influence heavily on how we can grow our company by providing business partners with financial insights. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a finance professional to join the Product & Technology Business Finance (i.e., FP&A) team in a role passionate about business partnering, financial performance analysis and reporting. We’re looking for an organized, detail oriented, self-starter with a desire to learn. This is an individual contributor role that reports to the Senior Director of Finance. This position will support Infrastructure business covering Capacity Planning, Forecast and tracking, with specific focus on Public Cloud and Infrastructure (Data Center) CAPEX spend.

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and forecasting - Drive monthly/quarterly financial forecast in Workday Adaptive planning, ensuring accurate projections, appropriate level of reporting, analysis and communication.

• Business partnering - Develop positive relationships and partnership with Infrastructure business Team. Collaborate to support forecast activity, management of departmental budgets, and to maintain overall control environment.

• Business performance reporting - Prepare monthly/quarterly financial review presentations (including collecting, formatting, and analyzing information) and assist in presenting the materials to senior leadership teams.

• Ad-hoc, financial, and operational analysis - Combine quantitative and qualitative analysis to highlight business risks and opportunities for business units.

• Business processes - Become acquainted with business processes and highlight opportunities for automation and process improvement.

• Financial close – Engage with Accounting team to prepare / review journal entries related to Data Center related spend areas including CAPEX and depreciation.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.

• Minimum 5+ years related FP&A / Operational / Strategic Finance experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Passion for Software Technology operations and curious on “How things work.”

• Ability to advise on strategic purchasing decisions, evaluating various purchasing options from contract length, multi-year discounting, and upfront vs spread payment options.

• Proven experience in supporting Infrastructure space for Enterprise software companies with specific exposure to Data Center support cover Space Power, Software Spend, CAPEX & Depreciation.

• Experience in handling Data Center lease treatments and related expense drivers.

• Experience in interpreting various vendor contracts (software, maintenance, data centers, and public cloud) and its related financial impact.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and collaboration skills — nothing falls through the cracks, you over-communicate, and excel working as part of a team.

• Foster cross functional relationships with key areas of the business (operations, sourcing, and accounting).

• Proficiency in analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel / Google Sheets), with strong attention to detail and accuracy, with expert level proficiency in spreadsheet usage.

• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.

• Positive, self-starter attitude with an eagerness to learn and improve.

• Experience with Workday, Tableau, and Adaptive will be an added advantage.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $130,900 USD - $196,300 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $101,100 USD - $196,300 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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