Job ID: JOB_ID_2057
Role Overview
The Workday Business Analyst will be a critical link between our finance business units and the technical implementation teams. This 12-month remote contract requires a professional who deeply understands the Workday ecosystem, specifically within the Finance domain. You will be responsible for translating complex business needs into functional specifications and technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, looking beyond immediate tasks to understand how Workday Finance impacts the broader organizational goals. You will act as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices for data integrity and system efficiency. Your role involves not just documentation, but active problem-solving and optimization of existing workflows. By bridging the gap between finance professionals and software developers, you ensure that the Workday platform delivers maximum value. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a dynamic, remote-first team structure. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise in P2P and OpEx will be vital in streamlining our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the product architecture and long-term roadmaps for Workday Finance modules.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to define business and technical needs.
- Document business processes using BPMN architecture to ensure clarity and standardization.
- Create comprehensive test scripts and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure development aligns with business objectives.
- Manage corporate processes including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Capital Expenditure (CapEx), and Operating Expense (OpEx).
- Generate RACI matrices and user stories to guide the development lifecycle.
- Utilize tools like Visio, Lucid Charts, or draw.io to visualize complex process flows.
- Write detailed process documents and technical requirements for system enhancements.
- Articulate complex thoughts and respond to stakeholder questions with concrete examples.
Qualifications and Skills
- Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within the Finance domain.
- Proven track record of successful Workday implementations or optimizations.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and documentation standards.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate thoughts and provide concrete examples.
- Proficiency in BPMN and process mapping tools like Visio or LucidChart.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high productivity.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and creating user stories.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and translate it into system requirements.
- Knowledge of P2P, CapEx, and OpEx workflows is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
The Workday Business Analyst role is a high-impact position designed for a professional who excels at the intersection of finance and technology. In this 12-month remote engagement, you will serve as the primary architect for Workday Finance solutions, ensuring that the platform is perfectly aligned with the organization’s strategic financial goals. Your day-to-day activities will involve deep-diving into complex business processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing robust technical solutions within the Workday ecosystem. You will be expected to lead the creation of product roadmaps that not only address current needs but also anticipate future growth and technological shifts. A significant portion of your role will involve documentation; you will use BPMN standards to map out intricate workflows, ensuring that every stakeholder has a clear understanding of the system’s logic. You will write detailed business and technical requirements that serve as the blueprint for our engineering teams. Collaboration is key, as you will work side-by-side with developers during the build phase and lead the charge during User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Your expertise in financial domains such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Capital Expenditure (CapEx), and Operating Expense (OpEx) will be invaluable as you configure the system to handle multi-million dollar budgets and complex reporting requirements. You will also be responsible for creating RACI matrices to define roles and responsibilities across the project lifecycle, ensuring accountability and transparency. Beyond technical skills, we are looking for a communicator who can translate finance-speak into tech-speak and vice versa. You should be comfortable presenting your findings to executive leadership and providing concrete examples to support your recommendations. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring the discipline to manage tight deadlines and high-stakes deliverables. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our financial operations through the power of Workday.
Special Requirements
Domain restriction: Finance domain experience is mandatory. Remote work environment.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $118,000 – $162,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Remote
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Agile Enterprise Solutions Inc.
Email: bhavanesh@aesincus.com
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