"Senior Business Systems Analyst"

Reporting directly to the AVP Finance, Functional expertise in Workday Financials is required, with a focus on optimizing Grants Management and core Finance Operations, bridging the gap between finance operations and IT. This role strategically ensures Workday's configuration maximizes efficiency in core financials, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and full grant lifecycle administration.

• Serve as the Workday Functional Expert for Finance and Grants Management, specializing in system optimization.
• Configure and maintain Workday Financials modules, including Grants Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Contracts, Procurement, Payables, General Ledger and Cash Management
• Liaise between finance teams and IT ensuring Workday effectively supports core financial operations
• Drive efficiency in the full grant lifecycle management by configuring and optimizing Workday Financials solutions.
• Analyze, evaluate and document business processes to identify opportunities for simplification, improved data quality and enhanced efficiency
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with IT and Third Parties
• Lead or support Workday implementations, upgrades, and integrations with third-party systems
• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Assist with reports and dashboards supporting financial close and analysis
• Provide end-user training and support, including documentation and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and grant regulations

Prefer 2-5 years experience

Higher Ed or non-profit

Proficiency in data analysis, process mapping and writing business requirements

Workday Ecosystem Experience