Workday Financial Analyst- Fulltime/Direct Hire

Workday Business Systems Analyst (Finance)

Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid – Onsite Tue/Wed)

Fulltime/Direct Hire

We’re seeking an experienced Workday Business Systems Analyst (FIN) to support financial reporting, analytics, and operational updates for a mission‑driven organization focused on research, safety, and standards development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom Workday Finance reports and dashboards (Report Writer, Report Designer, Prism Analytics).
• Translate business requirements into accurate, actionable reporting solutions.
• Execute business‑as‑usual Finance updates (Expense Items, Worktags, Ledger Accounts, etc.).
• Configure Spend Categories, Cost Centers, and related structures in Workday and Adaptive.
• Validate and reconcile data across multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and leadership stakeholders.
• Maintain strong data governance and documentation practices.
• Provide end‑user training and support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Finance reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, FP&A, Fixed Assets.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with requirements gathering and process documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Adaptive or Prism Analytics experience is a plus.

Tagged as: Data Analysis, Excel