Workday Planning and Administrator

Job Description:

Job Description – Workday Adaptive Administrator
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Financial Systems & Reporting team as a Workday Adaptive Planning - Administrator. This role will be instrumental in the administration, development, and enhancement of the Workday Adaptive Planning software, contributing across all phases of system lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical proficiency, effective communication skills, and a proactive mindset to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Primary Responsibilities:
System Development and Maintenance:
Administer the Workday Adaptive Planning system, including maintaining models, dimensions, integrations, and user access.
Conduct quality assurance testing to ensure system functionality, identifying and resolving bugs and inconsistencies.
Assist in developing new functionality in Workday Adaptive to support FP&A forecasting needs.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and input sheets for business partners.
Monitor and validate deployment of additional system functionalities and upgrade releases from Workday.
Collaborate with peers and business partners to document business processes and requirements, preparing functional and technical specifications.
Develop complex reports and modeling tools within the system to support sales, margin, operating expense, and headcount forecasting.
Serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional task forces as required.
Provide training and support on Workday Adaptive Planning to regional and global accounting/finance teams.
Develop, document, and implement policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices to ensure data integrity and standardized end-user processes.
Anticipate change management constraints and integrate them into financial system design and maintenance considerations.
Continuously seek opportunities to optimize and improve existing processes, systems, and platforms.
Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve system performance and effectiveness.
Provide various ad-hoc reporting and conduct research to support the FP&A Team.
Professional Knowledge:
Well-rounded understanding of business concepts and financial planning & analysis processes.
In-depth knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning or similar financial planning systems.
Strong ability to design financial models within the Adaptive Planning system for usability and forecast accuracy.
Proficiency in system testing and debugging techniques.
Ability to innovate and propose creative solutions to enhance the finance team's forecasting experience.
Skills and Qualifications:
Graduate and/or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in FP&A preferred.
Hands-on experience working with Workday Adaptive Planning.
Experience with P&L analysis and spreadsheet modeling.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute significantly to our financial systems' effectiveness and efficiency. If you are passionate about financial technology, possess the required skills, and are eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
 

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