Workday Finance Configuration Lead

The Workday Finance Configuration Lead is responsible for managing Workday system administration. This includes business process setup, report creation, user training, data management, and platform reporting. This position involves collaborating with stakeholders to optimize the use of Workday, with a focus on the organization's finance functions. 

• Provide support, training, and function as a liaison with Workday Support for case creation and resolution. 

• Gather requirements, coordinate implementation, and support functionalities within Workday FIN. 

• Research, diagnosis and resolve configuration issues. 

• Support major Workday FIN releases by researching new functionality and performing regression testing. 

• Communicate, educate, and collaborate with finance on functionality and continuous improvement opportunities. 

• Partner with stakeholders to develop business requirements and functional specifications. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Workday FIN configuration (Banking and Settlement, Business Assets, Capital Projects, Cash Management, Supplier Accounts, Core Finance, Expenses, Accounting Center, Adaptive Planning, Prism, Advanced Close and Consolidation)

• Workday business processes and reporting tools configuration  

• Knowledge of Workday accounting and financial concepts (GL close processes, consolidations, allocations, A/P, etc.) is required  

• General knowledge of the insurance industry

• At least 5 years of experience with gathering requirements, configuring, and testing Workday Finance modules including Accounting Center, Prism, and Adaptive Planning. 

• Prior support of Workday releases researching new functionality, configuration, and implementation.  

• Experience analyzing complex business processes, understanding the details, and providing solutions to everyday business problems.  ​Ability to learn quickly, build and retain a functional knowledge base.