Senior Business Systems Analyst – Workday Adaptive Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +31 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning.

• Oversee daily administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the platform.

• Responsible for managing and maintaining models, dimensions, accounts, levels, versions, sheets, assumptions, formulas, business rules, attributes, and security.

• Convert business requirements into scalable configurations, models, calculations, workflows, and reporting solutions within Adaptive.

• Administer user access, roles, permissions, security, data governance, and internal controls.

• Keep track of system performance, data integrity, integrations, and user experience.

• Ensure the upkeep of system documentation, configuration standards, technical documentation, administrative procedures, training materials, and user guides.

• Conduct training sessions and knowledge-transfer activities.

• Design and create FP&A models and planning solutions.

• Develop reporting solutions covering budgets, forecasts, actuals, variances, trends, workforce metrics, and financial and operational measures.

• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop and maintain workforce planning models.

• Create, monitor, reconcile, and troubleshoot integrations and data flows between Workday Financial Management, Workday HCM, and Workday Adaptive Planning.

• Work with FINSYS, HRIS, ITS, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and other stakeholders on integrations, data architecture, APIs, and technical challenges.

• Facilitate discussions on requirements and propose scalable, controlled, and maintainable solutions.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Financial Analytics and Insights.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive hands-on experience in roles such as administrator, developer, model builder, reporting, or systems analyst.

• At least 3 years of experience with the Workday Adaptive Planning system.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Proven experience in developing complex Adaptive Planning reports, dashboards, and management reporting solutions.

• Familiarity with Adaptive OfficeConnect, including the development and maintenance of management reporting packages.

• Extensive knowledge of Adaptive Planning dimensions, accounts, levels, versions, sheets, assumptions, formulas, calculations, business rules, and model structures.

• Experience in creating inbound and outbound integrations between Workday Financial Management, Workday HCM, and Workday Adaptive Planning.

• Strong understanding of financial planning processes, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

• Must reside in and work from one of the approved states.

• A reliable internet connection and a dedicated, well-equipped workspace free from distractions are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance.

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans.

• 5 weeks of paid time off.

• Nearly a dozen paid holidays.

• Employer-funded retirement plan.

• Free tuition program.

• Parental leave.

• Mental health and wellbeing resources.

• Remote work option available for approved states.

• Reliable internet connection and a properly equipped workspace for remote employees.