Workday Financial Systems Analyst

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States IDEO Full time
Workday Financials Systems Analyst

Location: San Francisco, Chicago, Cambridge MA

At IDEO, we use design to create new products, services, experiences, tangible strategies, and creative capabilities.

IDEO is in search of a Workday Financials Systems Analyst who will partner with our Finance teams to help drive our reporting & business intelligence capabilities to the next level. This role reports directly to Steve Klopf, Executive Director of ERP Programs.

In a Nutshell:

IDEO is in search of a talented and seasoned Workday Financials Systems Analyst to bolster our team. As an integral part of our Finance-driven support group, you will be responsible for the support, development and maintenance of the financials systems including Workday and Adaptive Planning. You will work with finance, business operations and IT stakeholders to understand requirements, configure, and test Workday to meet the finance technology needs of the company.

We are especially excited to meet candidates with previous B2B or professional services experience. This role will work cross-functionally with the North American Hub Leaders, IDEO North America Partners, Local Hub Business Development teams, external contractors, Finance & Tech professionals within IDEO's infrastructure.

This hire MUST be based within 2 hours of ground transportation to one of our North America Studios. IDEO proudly supports flexible work.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday-related inquiries, troubleshooting and support for end-users across the organization
  • Collaborate with accounting, Finance and IT teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity and compliance withinWorkday and related systems
  • Configure and maintain Workday modules, including but not limited to Core Financials, Expense, Projects Billing, Adaptive Insights, and Time Tracking
  • Participate in system upgrades, enhancements and implementations, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to business processes
  • Develop and maintain custom reports, dashboards and analytics to provide insights into HR data and trends
  • Collaborate with developers to design, configure, and test integrations between Workday and external systems
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate processes and enhance system functionality to improve overall efficiency
  • Collaborate with external partners and consultants when necessary to implement new features or modules
  • Provide training to end-users on Workday system usage, best practices and new features
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices and new Workday releases to recommend and implement improvements

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Qualifications / Experience:

  • 2-4 years of Workday Finance experience: Core Accounting Expense administration,and Adaptive Insights, including configuration, security and report development
  • Foundational understanding of GAAP
  • Experience with Workday integrations and data management, particularly Power BI & Hubspot
  • Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Workday Certified Professional designation preferred
  • Project management experience

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Application Requirements and Instructions:

Please consider submitting any relevant examples of work in portfolio/website format.

This application will remain open until July 31st, 2024. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis past this date.

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Salary & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $85,000 USD. This range is influenced by a wide range of factors considered in compensation decisions at IDEO. This includes, but is not limited to: skills, industry knowledge, and experience. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience & expertise, and other factors.

In addition to base compensation, IDEO offers a rich benefits package including the following:

Health Benefits: Vision, Dental, Healthcare

Financial Benefits: 401K matching

Family & Caregiving: Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Assistance, Transgender Medical Assistance, Breastmilk shipment, Back-up/Dependent Care, Pet Insurance

Other Benefits: Flexible Work (no mandated in-office days), Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays, Annual Education Stipend

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Commitment to Diversity:

At IDEO, we are committed to the work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and in the world. Our purpose of having a disproportionate, world-changing impact through design is directly connected to our ability to bring many different perspectives to the table. This applies to our candidates, the people we hire, the clients and customers we serve, and the communities we learn from in our research.

As a human-centered organization, we are committed to working with and designing for people of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, physical ability or attribute, religion, national origin, or political belief. We recognize that this commitment requires ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability and transparency. These commitments will also be part of your journey at IDEO, so please feel free to read more about them here.



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