About this role
Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year
Requirements: Strong configuration skills in Workday, including security, business processes, calculated fields, custom reports, account posting rules, and integrationsExperience with finance operations and processes such as general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, procurement, expenses, and financial reportingKnowledge of Workday integrations, including EIBs and Workday Web ServicesUnderstanding of data structures and Workday reporting capabilities to support end usersExperience with testing best practices, including UAT, regression testing, and change controlAbility to lead system improvements and drive automationUnderstanding of compliance requirements, including financial regulations and auditsStrong communication skills and the ability to translate technical details into business languageA proactive problem-solving mindsetStakeholder management skills and comfort working closely with Finance, IT, Testing, and external partnersAnalytical thinking and attention to detailCollaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with the Head of TestAdaptability and learning agility to stay up to date with Workday enhancements and evolving business needsWorkday certifications, especially in Workday Financials or Workday Integration, are advantageousKnowledge of cloud security principles and financial data governance is advantageousKnowledge of advanced Workday integrations such as Workday Studio and APIs is advantageousPrevious experience in Finance, Accounting, or IT supporting financial applications is advantageous Responsibilities: Act as the Workday Financials SME, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practicesConfigure and maintain Workday Financials, including business processes, security roles, and integrationsWork closely with the Finance team to understand system requirements, streamline processes, and enhance functionalityManage system updates, releases, and patches, ensuring smooth adoption of new featuresWork closely with the Head of Test to ensure robust testing processes, including functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing before changes are releasedSupport reporting users by ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting reporting issues, and providing guidance on report-building best practicesOversee data integrity and compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory requirementsAct as the escalation point for complex system issues beyond the scope of the Service DeskProvide training and best practice guidance to Finance and other stakeholders Technologies: CloudSupportSecurityWeb More:
Our client is seeking a skilled Workday System Administrator to join the IT organisation and support the implementation and ongoing management of Workday Financials. The role will work closely with our Finance team to ensure the system is optimised to meet business needs, with responsibility for system configuration, integrations, security, and managing system updates. User management and first-line troubleshooting are handled by the Service Desk, while this role focuses on advanced system support, process optimisation, and strategic enhancements. We also support reporting users with best-practice guidance and data integrity, and we work closely with the Head of Test to ensure changes are tested before release into the live environment.
last updated 39 week of 2026