Workday Financial Systems Analyst

Great American Insurance Group

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, business technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of related experience required; 2+ years preferred in supporting Workday Financials or ERP systems.
  • Experience in a finance-related functional area such as Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, or Financial Reporting is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
  • Strong communication skills; proactive team player with ability to manage multiple tasks. Attention to detail and continuous learning mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain expertise in Workday Financials and related processes.
  • Build and maintain Workday configurations, workflows, and reports to support business objectives.
  • Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements for Workday Financials.
  • Partner with business units to gather/document requirements and assess Workday feasibility.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify configuration requirements and business process improvements.
  • Engage with Workday’s ecosystems like Community and networking sessions to further functional expertise.
  • Manage configuration, testing, and implementation for enhancements and cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness plans, parental leave, and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description

The myWorkday Team is seeking an Analyst to support the maintenance and enhancement of Great American’s Workday financial solutions. This team focuses on partnering with key stakeholders within Finance, Human Resources, IT Services, and business leadership to continually improve business processes to fully utilize Workday functionality and build additional technology onto the Workday foundation. This is a collaborative team that works across all functional areas of responsibility as needed. This role will provide you with an opportunity to learn a leading ERP System and support business process transformation.

Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site a minimum of three days a week, with the potential to work two days remotely.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains expertise in Workday Financials and related financial business processes.
  • Builds and maintains application configurations, business processes, workflow, tables, and reports within the Workday ERP system to support business objectives and operational processes.
  • Provides ongoing support for Workday Financials and finance-related modules, troubleshooting issues and implementing enhancements.
  • Partners with the business to understand business needs, gather/document business requirements, assess Workday feasibility and impact to other Workday configuration.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts to define configuration requirements and identify opportunities for business process improvements.
  • Develop Workday and business functional expertise, including engaging in Workday’s ecosystem’s information sharing platforms e.g., Community, networking sessions, Pro Certifications, etc.
  • Supports configuration, testing, and implementation activities for Workday Financials enhancements and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Builds and maintains relationships throughout the business and Information Technology departments.
  • Develop appropriate testing and change control documentation.
  • Project Management for cross functional Workday initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, business technology or equivalent experience. 
  • Field of Study: Finance/Accounting, Analytics, Business Information Technology, or a related discipline 
  • Experience: 3+ years of related experience required; 2+ years of experience supporting Workday Financials, ERP systems, system configuration, or related disciplines preferred. Experience in a finance-related functional area (e.g., Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Financial Reporting, or similar disciplines) preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word & Excel).
  • Competencies: Communication (verbal and written), Proactive team player, Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, Attention to detail, Continuous learning mindset, Technology Savvy 

Business Unit:

Property & Casualty Finance

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

 

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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