Senior Business Analyst – Accounting
Business AnalystBusiness AnalystFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 2001H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Connecticut + 1 moreAll locations: Connecticut, New Jersey
Posted
52 days ago
Salary
$107.9K - $145.7K / year
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishERP
Job Description
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document their business requirements for Workday Finance enhancement requests, translating them into actionable plans.
• Produce detailed requirements documents and support the implementation and testing of enhancements in Workday Financials, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Reporting to meet business needs.
• Manage our enhancement triage and assessment process and smartsheet administration.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify opportunities for process improvements within the financial ERP system.
• Act as a Project Manager for ERP enhancement implementation, supporting the ERP Functional leads in delivering effective solutions, that match the requirements specified.
• Assess and communicate potential impacts of enhancements on existing configuration and processes
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, process flows, and system configurations.
• Support the ERP Functional leads in developing best practice through research and collaboration as new Workday features are delivered to the platform.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of systems and processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure timely and quality delivery of enhancements.
• Project Manager for testing and analysis activities required as part of Workday bi-annual release.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve the financial systems.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or an equivalent professional qualification.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst, Senior Project Manager, or in similar positions, with a focus on the Workday Financial areas of Workday Financials, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Reporting.
- Strong general understanding of Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Banking and Settlement, Accounts Payable, Reporting and Procurement.
- Familiar with agile methodologies and frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Expertise in project management and business analysis tools and techniques, including planning tools such as Smartsheets, process mapping, requirements gathering, and gap analysis.
- Working knowledge of core insurance financial concepts highly preferred.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing business requirements and manage tight deadlines.
Benefits
- multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- a competitive 401k with generous matching
- PTO beginning at 20 days per year
- up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
- basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
- Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Backup Child and Elder Care
- and more
