The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000/annually.The
Workday IT Financial Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to support and optimize the organization's Workday Financials platform. This role is responsible for system configuration, data integrity, reporting, and ongoing enhancements that enable financial operations across the healthcare enterprise.
Working under the Enterprise Applications leadership, this role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support financial systems strategy, and ensure Workday solutions align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and healthcare industry standards.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining the stability, security, and scalability of Workday, directly impacting employee experience, financial integrity, and operational efficiency. The Senior Application Analyst is a trusted technical advisor and a key contributor to enterprise digital initiatives
Workday Financials System Support- Configure, maintain, and support Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Grants, Projects).
- Manage system updates, releases, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Troubleshoot issues and partner with technical teams to resolve system defects.
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement- Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and operational leaders to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions.
- Act as a functional subject matter expert for Workday Financial processes in a healthcare setting.
- Provide guidance on best practices for financial workflows and system utilization.
Reporting & Analytics- Develop and maintain Workday dashboards, reports, and analytics to support financial decision-making.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity within financial systems.
- Support regulatory reporting needs, including healthcare-specific requirements (e.g., cost reporting, compliance reporting).
Process Improvement & Optimization- Identify opportunities to streamline financial business processes through automation and system enhancements.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization efforts.
- Support integration efforts between Workday and other enterprise systems (e.g., EHR, supply chain, payroll).
Governance & Compliance- Ensure system controls and configurations align with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA considerations when applicable to financial data).
- Participate in audits and provide documentation and support as needed.
Training & Support- Develop end-user training materials and documentation.
- Provide ongoing user support and education for Finance and operational teams.
- Assist in onboarding new users and promoting system adoption.
Functional & Application Support- Provide advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and production support across Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Security Administration.
- Partner with HR and Finance teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable Workday solutions.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues in collaboration with Workday and third-party vendors.
Security & Compliance - Design, configure, and support Workday security domains, business process frameworks, and role-based access models.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and data privacy standards.
- Support audits by producing security documentation, reports, and evidence.
- Implement least-privilege access models and monitor security-related changes.
Environment Management & Operations - Support Workday tenant management across Production, Sandbox, Preview, and Implementation environments.
- Participate in Workday biannual updates, impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
- Follow ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management practices.
Continuous Improvement & Leadership - Act as a technical mentor to other analysts and consultants.
- Evaluate new Workday features and recommend enhancements.
- Participate in roadmap planning and digital transformation initiatives.
- Support Agile and DevOps-aligned delivery models.
Position RequirementsRequired- Bachelor's degree in information systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 3-7 years of experience supporting Workday Financials or similar ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of financial processes (GL, AP, budgeting, procurement).
- Experience with reporting tools within Workday (e.g., Workday Report Writer, dashboards).
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred- Experience in a healthcare or hospital system environment.
- Workday Financials certification(s).
- Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Studio, APIs).
- Knowledge of healthcare financial operations (e.g., cost accounting, grants management).
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare organizations.
Soft Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong stakeholder partnership and customer service orientation
Education - Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
