Senior Workday Financials Administrator IRC280925

Description

Join a team of a recognised leader in the digital media and data science space. This project operates at the intersection of consumer behaviour, advanced data analytics, and targeted digital advertising.

Our client is instrumental in driving, tracking, and measuring sales lift for leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) retailers and brands across the globe.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of enterprise systems administration experience, with 5+ years in Workday Financials modules (Core Financials, Procurement, Expenses, Assets).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Trial Balances).
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and working familiarity with IFRS, with the ability to validate financial reporting accuracy.
• Solid understanding of core Finance processes and operations (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Treasury, and Banking) with the ability to configure and support these workflows in Workday Financials.

Workday Financials Foundation

• Familiarity with Core Financials modules and related processes.
• Proven ability to configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Financials integrations with third-party systems (e.g., Ascend, Appzen, Xignite, Ceridian Tax Services) using tools such as Studio, Cloud Connect, and APIs.
• Proven track record of contributing to financial systems projects, including requirements gathering, configuration execution, user acceptance testing, and adoption of Workday release features.

Other Skills

• Proficiency in Excel with the ability to perform advanced analysis, reconciliations, and validation of Workday outputs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to Finance and business users.
• Proven ability to lead data and reporting projects from requirements gathering through delivery.
• Commitment to knowledge-sharing and mentoring to build Prism expertise across the team.

Job responsibilities

• Resolve Workday Financials help tickets by analyzing, troubleshooting, and delivering accurate solutions within SLA to maintain system reliability and positive user experience.
• Lead the adoption of Workday bi-annual release features by performing fit/gap analyses, configuring and testing enhancements, and driving user training to ensure effective and timely adoption.
• Actively contribute to ongoing financial systems projects by gathering requirements, executing configurations, and delivering solutions that align with Catalina’s business objectives.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Financials modules (Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Supplier/Customer Contracts) to align functionality with global accounting and compliance requirements.
• Develop and deliver advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and discovery boards that provide Finance leadership with timely insights into balance sheets, income statements, and complex intercompany transactions.
• Design, test, and manage integrations between Workday Financials and 3rd party/proprietary systems (Ascend, Appzen, Xignite, Ceridian Tax Services) to ensure seamless data flows and compliance with GAAP and European standards.
• Execute and oversee user acceptance testing for Workday releases and enhancements by coordinating with stakeholders, validating compliance, and ensuring smooth system adoption.
• Document and resolve metadata, security group, and business process issues raised by users while maintaining system integrity and sharing knowledge with the team to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with external contractors and vendors to manage upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and ensure delivery timelines and contractual obligations are consistently met.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate responses to external auditor requests related to IT and financial system controls, demonstrating compliance with GAAP and internal standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements by analyzing existing configurations, recommending best practices, and executing enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and adoption.
• Build trust with business users and team members by providing clear communication, proactive knowledge-sharing, and consistent delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Enable business users and junior team members by designing training, conducting workshops, and sharing expertise to increase Workday knowledge and reduce support dependency.
• Support multinational operations by configuring Workday to manage multiple currencies, intercompany transactions, and European reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and accuracy in global reporting.
• Leverage advanced Workday tools such as Prism Analytics and Adaptive Planning (where applicable) to deliver enhanced financial insights that improve decision-making and forecasting accuracy.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.