EDF Trading · 1 day ago
Finance Transformation Senior Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEDF Trading is focused on implementing strategic change across their finance function in the energy trading business. The Finance Transformation Senior Analyst will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of finance processes and systems, particularly with the Workday platform, to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
EnergyOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the delivery of finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, system integrations, and enterprise data initiatives. Track project milestones, manage risks, and ensure prompt completion of deliverables
Leverage leading technologies to develop and refine reporting and analytics for the finance and mid-office functions. Ensure data integrity and consistency across enterprise and finance systems
Support change management activities including stakeholder engagement, expectation management, training, and communication plans. Act as a liaison between finance users and technical teams to ensure that business requirements are comprehensively understood and fulfilled
Help enhance business processes as well as internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements. Document new processes and maintain SOPs
Analyze existing finance processes and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help implement effective solutions
Lead stabilization efforts and implement continuous improvements across Workday Financials modules, ensuring optimal results. Design, configure, and optimize modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Banking & Settlement, and Financial Reporting. Co-manage integrations between Workday and third-party systems, troubleshooting and optimizing as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience in finance, transformation, or consulting roles—ideally within energy, commodities, or trading environments
Extensive experience with Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Procurement
Strong understanding of finance processes (e.g., GL, FP&A, settlements, trade lifecycle)
Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, and Workday
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in energy trading or commodities markets
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., IFRS, SOX, etc.)
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile/Scrum experience
Workday certifications
Strong experience in strategic IT implementation projects, including gathering business requirements and driving end-to-end delivery
Experience working in an Agile environment, with knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices
Company
EDF Trading
EDF Trading is a wholesale energy market specialist. It is a sub-organization of Électricité de France.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jean-Benoit Ritz
Chief Technology Officer
Philipp Büssenschütt
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2025-12-09
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