Workday Financials Analyst

Berlin / Remote

In this role, you will:

• Configure, test, and document enhancements, improvements, and bug fixing of our Workday Finance system 

• Manage release cycles of new functionalities according to business

• Support the rollout of Workday Financial Management, Expenses & Procurement.

• Work closely with our Finance, Sourcing, and TechOps teams to develop our technology landscape and integration with the goal of creating a delightful modern digital experience

• Partner with business stakeholders across the organisation to identify needs and opportunities to improve our employee experience using technology

• Support decision making on business processes, design, and architecture, as well as training and change management activities, utilizing business process mapping

• Ensure smooth running of our technology landscape, supporting users, investigating and addressing issues and if necessary working with the vendors on resolution using our Jira ticketing system

• Lead implementation projects to introduce new solutions and capabilities

• Analyze and report metrics on our technology activities in support of strategic decision-making initiatives and for ongoing measurement and continual improvement

• Support data management and data architecture activities to ensure high-quality data

• Create and manage documentation to align our business process and architecture with banking and privacy compliance requirements

• Report generation from Workday for key stakeholders

What you need to be successful:

• Experienced in working within the Workday tool specifically covering Financial Performance Management, Expenses and Procurement. You’re also a digital native, a quick learner that is always looking for opportunities to make things better. You understand that you need great processes and technology to get things done so we can use it to create amazing experiences. You love to share ideas and find untraditional ways to collaborate and co-create, you learn from feedback and want to grow by creating a truly positive impact.

Background: 

• Bachelors' degree

• 1+ years experience in Workday Financials (or another closely related ERP system such as SAP ERP, NetSuit, Sage Intacct etc.)

• 2+ years business experience working within a Finance department with solid understanding of procurement and expense management.

Skills: 

• Experience working with at least one or more modules in Workday - Financial Performance Management, Expenses and/or Procurement (desirable)

• Experience in process design and improvement

• Experience in data management, administration and system configuration

• Familiarity with Agile ways of working

• Experience with Finance best practices and implementing technology solutions to support compliance requirements.

• Love to learn and continuous improvement

• Growth mindset

• Great team player that loves to share and collaborate

Traits:

• Actively help yourself (and others) be successful

• Continuously learn and challenge the status quo

• Think globally, act locally

• Strong bias for action

• Give and receive open, direct and timely feedback