Workday Financial Systems Analyst

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Job Description:

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the premiere membership organization for those dedicated to the learning and talent development industry. Our mission is to create a world that works better by empowering L&D professionals to develop talent in the workplace. We provide our community with a wealth of resources such as books, magazines, webinars, research, all modalities of educational programming, and offer the gold standard in talent development certifications.

This Role…

As the Financial Systems Analyst at ATD, you will report directly to our Associate Director, Financial & HR Technology, playing a pivotal role in supporting our internal teams on projects centered around Workday, Adaptive Insights, and various financial applications and analytics.

Workday:

• Financial Accounting (General Ledger)

• Suppliers & Payables

• Expense Management

• Banking and Settlements

• Business Assets

• Capital Projects

• Financial Reporting and Analytics (Reports (including Composite), Dashboards, Scheduled Reports, Worksheets)

• FDM Management

• Customers & Revenue (implementing in 2024)

• Inventory (implementing in 2024)

Adaptive Insights:

• Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Workforce Planning (implementing 2024)

• Reporting and Analytics (HTML Reporting, OfficeConnect, Dashboards)

• Metadata Management

• Integration to/from Workday and Adaptive

• User Administration

Specifically, the key initiatives and responsibilities of this role include:

• Analyzing existing processes and touch points to optimize system configurations, bringing your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to the table.

• Documenting technical requirements and prioritizing tasks to align with stakeholder needs, ensuring our services and solutions meet current and future business demands.

• Managing multiple work streams concurrently, showcasing your organizational prowess and project management skills.

• Designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting systems and processes, while adhering to best practices in change management and system development life cycle.

• Collaborating with stakeholders, including leaders and cross-functional partners, to set strategic guidance and influence decision-making effectively.

• Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements, process enhancements, and automation to drive operational efficiency and business value.

• Preparing communications and presentations to educate stakeholders on enhancement opportunities and process improvements through new functionality delivered during system updates.

• Stakeholder and system requirements are dynamic, so it is important to keep pace with the evolving landscape by staying updated on Workday innovations and acquiring new skills/knowledge.

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About You…
Required:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Workday Financials configuration and Adaptive Planning model development and support.

• Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM) design and maintenance experience.

• Proficiency in Business Processes, Security and Reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, coupled with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• A drive for excellence and a proactive attitude towards achieving goals.

• Works collaboratively with team members, sharing responsibilities, ideas, and resources to deliver successful outcomes.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred:

• Workday Financials PRO certification, or other finance module Workday PRO certification

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Information Systems.

• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

• A robust functional knowledge of financial systems, reporting and processes.

Meet the Workday Team…

The ATD Workday team is responsible for the ongoing support, development, and maintenance of ATD's financial and HR systems, including Workday, Adaptive Insights, as well as related reporting and analytics. We work closely with Analytics, HR, Finance Departments, and leadership to improve processes, technological capabilities and insights derived of these systems.

Our Work Environment…

• The Association for Talent Development is a hybrid organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

• Our recently remodeled office is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, right on King Street, just a block away from the Metro and the Historical District and Old Town Waterfront along the Potomac River.

• We are committed to our own development and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, additional paid time off with our Learning Hours, and an annual Employee Learning Week.

• We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events.

If you are interested in this position, or ATD in general, we want to talk with you!

Benefits:

Employment at ATD isn’t just about a job – it's about our employees’ well-being. Our ATD LiveWell program provides a variety of essential and fun benefits based on areas of Physical, Financial, Social, and Career health. Look at some (but not all) of what we offer and see for yourself!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Personal Days, Sick Time, Sabbaticals, Learning Hours)
• 403(b) plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting on employee contributions
• Get Fit or Quit Program (reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness classes, etc.)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Free Headspace membership
• Unlimited Professional Development through ATD (classes, certifications, resources, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness library and events (virtual and in-person)
• Life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Company paid Teladoc visits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program (Tickets at Work, Verizon, Hertz, Capital Bikeshare, and more)

EEO Statement:

ATD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need Assistance:
ATD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need assistance participating in the application or hiring process please contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1.800.628.2783.