Workday Financial System Administrator

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. Provide routine support for Workday Procurement and Suppliers, Expense Management, Banking and Settlement, Financial Accounting, Business Assets, Projects, Budgeting, and Financial Planning .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday ERP, particularly in Financial Data Management (FDM) and HRIS, while effectively managing system configurations, integrations, and enhancements. Proven ability to communicate clearly and produce documentation for diverse audiences, alongside experience in change management and cross-functional collaboration.

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Workday ERP ExperienceFinancial Data Management (FDM)Change ManagementSystem ConfigurationDocumentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Workday ProcurementExpense ManagementFinancial AccountingBusiness Process ConfigurationData LoadsIntegrationsReportingCustom FieldsComplex Calculated FieldsUser-Centric System Design

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationProactive EngagementDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft OneDriveMicrosoft PlannerAdaptive PlanningWorkday Grants and AwardsProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday ERP Certification in FinancialsWorkday Report Writing Certification

Industry Keywords

Global Systems DeploymentSix SigmaAgileSDLCITILInternational Non-Profit Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide routine support for Workday Procurement and Suppliers, Expense Management, Banking and Settlement, Financial Accounting, Business Assets, Projects, Budgeting, and Financial Planning
Collaborate with the HR counterpart to ensure data integrity across functional areas
Directly manage and maintain the Workday system
Perform security maintenance, business process configuration, tenant configuration, data loads, integrations, and upgrades
Engage and manage short-term consultants as needed for projects
Monitor tickets, respond to daily support requests, resolve issues, and communicate proactively with internal customers
Provide technical and functional expertise, solution reviews, resolution options, and recommendations
Create business process workflows, custom fields, custom validations, custom reports, dashboards, integrations, and access rights
Write standard, advanced, matrix, and composite reports; create complex calculated fields, custom objects, and worksheets
Validate and identify technical and functional issues, recommend solutions, and drive timely decisions
Lead change management for new system rollouts and upgrades
Implement enhancements and solutions, including reporting and integrations
Monitor system performance, efficiency, and use
Develop ticket triage criteria
Facilitate cross-functional team meetings
Liaise with the Workday user community to access best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field
5 or more years relevant experience
At least 3 years Workday ERP experience, with expertise in FDM and exposure to HRIS
Experience managing contractors and vendors
Expertise in the design, implementation, and deployment of user-centric systems, with a focus on usability
Proven record of clear oral and written communication with diverse audiences
Record of producing clear documentation
Preferred: Workday ERP certifications in Financials and/or Report Writing
Preferred: Experience with Adaptive Planning and Workday Grants and Awards
Preferred: Rich skills and experience with Microsoft solutions, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred: Experience with global systems deployment
Preferred: Experience with Six Sigma, Agile, and/or other methodologies
Preferred: Expertise in collaborative technologies including Microsoft solutions (SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner, etc.) and/or other project management tools
Preferred: Strong understanding of SDLC and ITIL framework and principles
Preferred: International non-profit/NGO experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-based work arrangement
Opportunity to work remotely from specified US states or eligible countries outside the US