Workday System Administrator - Finance

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong configuration skills in Workday, including security, business processes, calculated fields, custom reports, account posting rules, and integrations
• Experience with finance operations and processes such as general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, procurement, expenses, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of Workday integrations, including EIBs and Workday Web Services
• Understanding of data structures and Workday reporting capabilities to support end users
• Experience with testing best practices, including UAT, regression testing, and change control
• Ability to lead system improvements and drive automation
• Understanding of compliance requirements, including financial regulations and audits
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical details into business language
• A proactive problem-solving mindset
• Stakeholder management skills and comfort working closely with Finance, IT, Testing, and external partners
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with the Head of Test
• Adaptability and learning agility to stay up to date with Workday enhancements and evolving business needs
• Workday certifications, especially in Workday Financials or Workday Integration, are advantageous
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and financial data governance is advantageous
• Knowledge of advanced Workday integrations such as Workday Studio and APIs is advantageous
• Previous experience in Finance, Accounting, or IT supporting financial applications is advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Workday Financials SME, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices
• Configure and maintain Workday Financials, including business processes, security roles, and integrations
• Work closely with the Finance team to understand system requirements, streamline processes, and enhance functionality
• Manage system updates, releases, and patches, ensuring smooth adoption of new features
• Work closely with the Head of Test to ensure robust testing processes, including functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing before changes are released
• Support reporting users by ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting reporting issues, and providing guidance on report-building best practices
• Oversee data integrity and compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Act as the escalation point for complex system issues beyond the scope of the Service Desk
• Provide training and best practice guidance to Finance and other stakeholders

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• Web

More:

Our client is seeking a skilled Workday System Administrator to join the IT organisation and support the implementation and ongoing management of Workday Financials. The role will work closely with our Finance team to ensure the system is optimised to meet business needs, with responsibility for system configuration, integrations, security, and managing system updates. User management and first-line troubleshooting are handled by the Service Desk, while this role focuses on advanced system support, process optimisation, and strategic enhancements. We also support reporting users with best-practice guidance and data integrity, and we work closely with the Head of Test to ensure changes are tested before release into the live environment.

last updated 38 week of 2026