Yale University

Business Systems Analyst 3 - Workday Financials

Yale University$86K — $129K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Connecticut, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of business systems analysis or Workday functional support experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Workday ERP concepts, financial operations, and controls
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and resolve issues while managing service requests in Salesforce
  • Drive continuous improvement for Workday enhancements and regulatory updates
  • Manage Workday-related activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enhance accounting configurations
  • Develop and execute system test plans to ensure proper application performance
  • Document user processes and requirements for system enhancements or workflow improvements

Benefits

  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in a supportive team environment
  • Involvement with a complex organization and regulatory environments
  • Access to diverse projects beyond standard job scope
Full Job Description
Overview
Deliver high-quality finance systems support by analyzing issues, driving resolution, and managing service requests through Salesforce. Enable continuous improvement by contributing to Workday enhancements, regulatory updates, integrations, reporting solutions, and system testing. Support accurate and timely financial close by managing Workday-related activities across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. Strengthen accounting operations by partnering with stakeholders to design, maintain, and enhance Allocations, Account Posting Rules, Custom Validations, Journal Sources, and related configurations. Improve financial integrity and compliance by configuring and maintaining account reconciliations and certification processes.

Required Skills and Abilities

1.Developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

2.Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

3. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work independently with minimal supervision.

4. Proven experience with systems and business process analysis.

5. Working knowledge of Workday ERP concepts, financial operations, and controls. 4–6 years of related business systems analysis or Workday functional support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience supporting Workday Financial Management in a complex organization.

Higher education or similarly regulated environment experience.

Experience supporting audits, regulatory reporting, or financial controls.

Demonstrated mentoring or team leadership experience.

Experience supporting audits, regulatory reporting, or financial controls

Principal Responsibilities

1. Perform a diverse range of analytical duties in the development of technology solutions for business processes. 2. Plan, organize, and define requirements, methods, and end user objectives, coordinate effort with team members, other IT staff, users, and vendors. 3. Interview, analyze, and document end-user processes and systems requirements for enhancement and/or workflow improvements or new system development. 4. Develop and execute system test plans to ensure application performance aligns to specifications. 5. Prepare technical reports, design workflow maps or other documents to facilitate system/s understanding. 6. May lead segments of larger projects, develop trainings, presentations, and communications. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience or equivalent education and experience. Skills and Abilities Developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead and manage staff. Proven expertise with systems and process analysis methods and techniques. Proven project management skills and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.

Job Posting Date

05/08/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

GS-3

Compensation Grade Profile

GS-3g

Salary Range

$86,300.00 - $129,425.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Remote

About Yale University

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Yale has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of academic fields. The university is known for its strong liberal arts program, as well as its professional schools of law, business, and medicine. Yale has produced numerous notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents and 20 Nobel laureates.
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