Senior Financial Analyst - Workday Adaptive Planning Specialist

Full–time

Posted on: 3 days ago

As a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning, you will play a crucial role in driving financial reporting excellence, supporting FP&A processes, and delivering actionable insights through robust reporting and visualization tools.
  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • - Develop, maintain, and optimize reports using HTML and OfficeConnect reporting tools in Workday Adaptive Planning.
    - Design and manage Adaptive Dashboards and serve as a subject matter expert for Adaptive Planning.
    - Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports; create dynamic visualizations and dashboards.
    - Support forecasting and budgeting processes by partnering with business functions to provide financial analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support.
    - Apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure accurate financial statements and adherence to GAAP; collaborate with accounting teams to reconcile data and validate reporting integrity.
  • *Qualifications:**
  • - Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
    - 5+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis roles.
    - Advanced proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning, including HTML reporting, OfficeConnect, and dashboard creation.
    - Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
    - Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
    - Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    In addition to the qualifications, the role also requires:
    - Experience supporting multiple business functions in a corporate FP&A environment.
    - Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
    - Detail-oriented with a passion for process improvement and automation.
  • *Competencies & Soft Skills:**
  • - Strong knowledge of the applicability and use of metadata in Adaptive Planning.
    - Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial analysis with business goals.
    - Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams.
    - Adaptability: Comfortable with change and able to pivot quickly in dynamic environments.
    - Communication: Clear and concise in presenting complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
    - Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
  • *Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):**
  • - Accuracy of financial reports and dashboards.
    - Efficiency improvements in FP&A processes through Adaptive Planning.
    - Stakeholder satisfaction with reporting and analysis support.
    - Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
    - Quality and impact of insights provided to business stakeholders.

    This Senior Financial Analyst position requires a Senior Level of experience and offers the opportunity to work with iconic brands worldwide, providing innovative solutions through market-leading technology and business process excellence. As a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning, you will play a crucial role in driving financial reporting excellence, supporting FP&A processes, and delivering actionable insights through robust reporting and visualization tools.
  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • - Develop, maintain, and optimize reports using HTML and OfficeConnect reporting tools in Workday Adaptive Planning.
    - Design and manage Adaptive Dashboards and serve as a subject matter expert for Adaptive Planning.
    - Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports; create dynamic visualizations and dashboards.
    - Support forecasting and budgeting processes by partnering with business functions to provide financial analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support.
    - Apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure accurate financial statements and adherence to GAAP; collaborate with accounting teams to reconcile data and validate reporting integrity.
  • *Qualifications:**
  • - Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
    - 5+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis roles.
    - Advanced proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning, including HTML reporting, OfficeConnect, and dashboard creation.
    - Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
    - Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
    - Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    In addition to the qualifications, the role also requires:
    - Experience supporting multiple business functions in a corporate FP&A environment.
    - Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
    - Detail-oriented with a passion for process improvement and automation.
  • *Competencies & Soft Skills:**
- Strong knowledge of the applicability and use of metadata in Adaptive Planning.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial analysis with business goals.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams.
- Adaptability: Comfortable with change and able to pivot quickly in dynamic environments.
- Communication: Cle