Senior Financial Systems Analyst – Workday Financials

Location: Houston, Texas

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Systems Analyst to support and enhance Workday Financials for our client, a leading professional services firm based in Houston. This role would be responsible for ensuring the efficient use and continuous improvement of financial systems, particularly Workday Financials. You would act as a key liaison across Finance, HR, IT, and other business areas, managing system updates, reporting, and integrations with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support resource for Workday Financials modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Business Assets, and Expenses
• Maintain and update system configurations to support evolving business needs
• Develop and deliver custom Workday reports and dashboards for finance stakeholders
• Participate in Workday release cycles, including regression testing and the implementation of new features
• Support future system initiatives, including the onboarding of acquired entities into the financial systems environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day finance system issues; perform root cause analysis and drive solutions
• Coordinate the escalation of system issues in partnership with the IT support team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and system automation
• Document system processes and maintain up-to-date procedural guides
• Assist in compliance and audit efforts by providing relevant system data and documentation

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems support
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience with one or more Workday Financials modules (e.g., Core Financials, Procurement, Expenses)
• Strong grasp of financial and accounting operations and workflows
• Proficiency in building Workday custom reports, dashboards, and calculated fields
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across departments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Please note that this employer is unable to sponsor any visas for this position. You must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States in order to be considered for the position.