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The Workday Functional Sr Analyst participates in the strategic direction, optimization, and governance of the Finance Operations team within Finance. This role works with a team of analysts and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to align Workday capabilities with organizational goals. The analyst is responsible for helping driving process standardization with industry and Workday best standards, ensuring system integrity, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
Essential Duties
Define and enforce consistent Workday processes and standards across the Finance Digital team, creating templates, workflows, and review checkpoints to reduce rework and improve delivery speed.
Oversee system governance, configuration standards, and change management processes.
Collaborate with and mentor a team of analysts, fostering professional development and high performance.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Finance Digital Team initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with Business Stakeholders and PMO on roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution of Finance Digital Team projects.
Develop and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations on Finance Operations performance and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned; support additional initiatives and responsibilities as needed to advance organizational goals.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (required) BBA/BCOM or similar
Workday Certified – see below (preferred)
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
Strong Workday Finance background and experience in one or more of the following areas: Foundational Data Model, Accounting, Business Assets and Budgets (Accounting Center & Prism Reporting), Supplier Invoices, Requisitions, and Purchase Orders (Pos), Supplier Accounts Module, Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Cycle, Banking & Settlement, Adaptive
Ability to analyze and document backend system information such as data mapping and microservice components.
Knowledge of defect tracking processes and tools
Strong knowledge of Workday product design
Experience with 3rd party and vendor relationships
Experience with structured and object-oriented analysis techniques
Proven experience in operational business process improvement
Strong organizational and multi-tasking ability
Good communication skills, both written and spoken
Ability to prioritize across many projects and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, motivation, and initiative
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years of Workday experience working in a development/implementation environment
Three to five years of previous experience in financial applications and process (preferred)
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Experience leading a team for large or complex projects.
Strong sense of personal accountability for high quality, value-driven work that supports business outcomes required.
Places the user in the center of decision making and prioritizes speed, agility and innovation in work.
Embraces continuous learning, curiosity and ambiguity. Share findings and new insights with peers through coaching and mentoring.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $81,900 - $139,700Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BBA/BCOM or similar)
- Minimum of 5 years Workday experience in development/implementation environment
- Strong Workday Finance experience (Foundational Data Model, Accounting Center, Prism Reporting, Supplier modules, O2C/P2P, Banking & Settlement, Adaptive)
- Workday Certification
- Experience leading a team on large or complex projects
- Three to five years previous experience in financial applications and processes
- Ability to analyze and document backend system information, including data mapping and microservice components
- Knowledge of defect tracking processes and tools
- Experience managing 3rd party and vendor relationships
- Experience with structured and object-oriented analysis techniques
- Proven experience in operational business process improvement
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization, communication, and attention to detail skills
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What We Do
RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.
